| Building a boat with a jon boat plan should be a | | | | fiberglass and polyethylene are available as an option. |
| breeze if you have the suitable and clear cut plan in | | | | * What is the level of you skill? |
| hand. I can never stress enough the importance of | | | | Not all boat plans are created equal. Of course, if you |
| having a boat plan beforehand. This is the first step | | | | are an experienced boat builder, this shouldn't concern |
| and one of the most critical factors that determine | | | | you at all. However, if you are just starting out, do |
| the outcome of a project. | | | | look for a plan which has the exact dimension of the |
| Planning, budgeting and the building process itself all | | | | boat, so no additional calculation is needed on your |
| hinges on the boat plans you have. Same is true with | | | | part. |
| jon boats as with any other type of boats you may | | | | Also, I strongly suggest a stitch and glue boat plans |
| plan on building. | | | | as it is definitely easier to implement. No beveling, or |
| Therefore, to get the best out of a jon boat plan. | | | | any other tricky adjustments needed. |
| you may want to ask some pointed questions to | | | | And most importantly, see to it that the jon boat |
| choose the most suitable boat plans for you. Some | | | | plan has a step-by-step instruction with pictures as it |
| of the questions you may raise are: | | | | is definitely easier to follow when it's visually |
| * What is the size of the jon boat you are planning | | | | demonstrated. |
| to build? | | | | Online, there's never any shortage of good jon boat |
| In most cases, a bigger jon boat doesn't necessarily | | | | plans. However it all comes individually. For this |
| mean a more difficult building process, although this | | | | reason, I find this nifty catalog of boat plans a very |
| would affect the cost of materials and of course, | | | | valuable resource to have as it has all the very good |
| you'd need to choose a jon boat that's scalable to | | | | boat plans in one place. |
| the exact size of the boat you are planning to build. | | | | You may want to check it out here: |
| * What are the materials you are considering to build | | | | Whatever plan you choose, be sure to keep your |
| your jon boat with? | | | | eye on the goal and have a wonderful time building |
| It is easier and cheaper to build with wood if you are | | | | your own jon boat. |
| a first time builder but many other materials like | | | | |