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14-Foot (4.27m) Plywood Jon Boat Study – Build Your Own Boat at Home with Ease
Length : 14 ‘ (4,27 meters)
Beam : 65″ (1.65 meters)
Draft: 4″ (10 cm)
Side depth: 21 1/2″ (55 cm)
Engine: 10-20 HP
Long Shaft (20″ transom notch)
Dry Hull Weight: 286 Lbs. (130 Kg.)
Max Gross Load: 3 Persons @75kg = 225kg
Imperial Verison
Bottom and sides: 3/8″ plywood
Seats and Frames: 1/2″ plywood
Metric Verison
Bottom and sides: 9mm plywood
Seats and Frames: 12mm plywood
Turn your garage into a boat workshop with our easy-to-follow plans for a 14-foot (4.27m) plywood Jon boat. These DIY plans are designed for anyone who wants to experience the pride of building their own watercraft – no professional tools or prior boatbuilding experience required.
With a practical flat-bottom design, this Jon boat offers exceptional stability on calm waters, making it perfect for fishing, hunting, or leisurely trips across the lake or river. The construction process is straightforward: cut the parts from standard plywood sheets using the included templates or dimensions, then assemble them using simple tools. You'll receive clear step-by-step instructions that guide you through every stage of the build – from cutting and framing to finishing and sealing.
The compact size of the boat allows it to fit easily in most standard garages, so you can build it comfortably at home without needing a workshop or special equipment. Once complete, the boat is lightweight enough to transport on a small trailer or even the roof of a larger vehicle.
All plans include both imperial and metric measurements, and you'll receive full-size 1:1 templates - designed to be transferred onto plywood using tracing paper or carbon copy method
Key features:
- Ideal for calm lakes, rivers, and shallow water adventures
- Simple and economical construction
- Designed to be built in your garage from standard plywood
- Stable and lightweight flat-bottom hull
- Clear instructions with all necessary dimensions
Start your boatbuilding journey today and enjoy the satisfaction of launching your own handcrafted Jon boat on the water!
