Jon boat setup

[andybassmaster]

I think I finally found a good deal on a little Jon boat. Just wondering if anyone knows what I need to hook a fish finder up. I know I'll have to have some type of fuse box. If anyone knows anything please let me know. Thanks

[leapnlineman]

It can be as simple as you want to make it. My brother-in-law simply mounted the unit to the bench seat next to where he sits on a jon boat with an in-line fuse to a battery and it worked fine.

[J-Woody]

Yah I just use an inline fuse and hook directly to battery also in my 12' boat. You can buy the small rechargeable 12V Batteries (like the size of batteries in a power wheel) on amazon for pretty cheap

www.amazon.com/Rechargeable-12V-7AH-Sealed-Battery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391790333&sr=8-1&keywords=12v+rechargeable+battery

that is what I plan to buy next that way I can just use that to power the sonar instead of using the same battery the trolling motor is running off of.

[andybassmaster]

Didnt think to use a power wheel battery. I think I will have to give that a try. thanks

[djherr]

Hows your lake producing Andy, must be nice fishing your own lake. Any good sizes coming out of there??? Good luck with the Jon Boat

[andybassmaster]

havent caught nothing of size lately, the biggest bass so far has been an 8 pounder. I cant wait till the spawn to see if theres any bigger ones in it.

[andybassmaster]

My new jon boat does have a tiny hole and was wondering if there is a kind of spray that works to spray the bottom of the boat. I can't to the leak from the inside of the boat.

[gonefishin555]

Andy:

JB Weld will fix it up.

Jerry

[andybassmaster]

Thanks. My next project is going to be drilling and installing a drain plug and adding storage under the seats.