docbas, TJ and others,
Thanks for starting the jon boat thread here, for the article URL and all the feedback. You all got me thinking about building a boat.
After looking around I have decided to build this one: http://www.glen-l.com/designs/canu-row/mrjohn.html.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.cybertarp.com%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F15826%2FWoodJon2.jpg&hash=d2f45c9713ce25b4ea748afaaceffdd1) (https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgallery.cybertarp.com%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F15826%2FWoodJon1.jpg%3Cbr+%2F%3E&hash=e9a84b846cbf377a0cb6a89a3d4cc1b4)
I can build it 13'7" x 4'4" and still keep it around 165 pounds. It can be rowed or powered by an outboard motor. Plan and patterns will set me back US $38.00 but that's not bad considering all the use I hope to get out of the boat.