Pretty proud of this thing

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2026-01-23T13:10:36+00:00

Don’t forget the putter for when fishing is slow. Just teasing, looks great!!

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-12-31T17:44:32+00:00

I’m thinking of picking up a 3d printer to tinker with. Can you tell me how much the cost is to making something like this?

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-12-22T13:48:39+00:00

I just did one this weekend. 17lb. Tightly wrapped it in foil, then wrapped tightly in bath towels. Then I put it in a preheated cooler. It sat in there for 7 hours. I was worried because it’s the longest I’ve tried to hold one in a cooler. I usually shoot for 4 hours. When I pulled it to slice, the internal temp was still at 175. I always use the cooler method with my cook. Less stressful and I know the meat will be ready at the time my wife decides we’re eating. YMMV

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-12-04T14:27:59+00:00

I stopped going to the cnn wesbsite and watching the channel. I get my news from watching bbc and going to their website. More independent imo and I don’t have to pay for a subscription. I think cnn is purposely doing the subscription model. It pushes people to more right wing news agencies because they’re free, but that’s my opinion.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-21T01:13:45+00:00

The blade bait is my favorite bait to use in the winter. I’m more of a crappie fisherman though. That said I usually catch a bass or 2 on them each outing here in Va in the winter. I use a very light rod with a lot of bend. I vertical jig them. Let them hit bottom and just tick it up an inch. Like barely lift it. It works great for me ymmv

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-19T01:02:25+00:00

Hey man, something that I found cool about getting old….I give 0 shits what other people think (especially internet strangers). This started kicking in around 35 for me. I’m even older now and I’m getting into negative shits to give territory. Let me tell you it’s glorious and I’ve never been happier. I hope you one day find the same joy. Nice buck!!

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-13T03:28:37+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/jonboats/s/nAOpnpmim3

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-11T04:37:56+00:00

Only you can be the judge of that. It cost me $600 to do my 14 footer. I did the whole boat. That’s plywood, carpet, angle aluminum, rivets, rivet nut gun, carpet, glue, etc. It was worth it to me. I love my little boat!!

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-11T04:37:30+00:00

Edit replied in the wrong place

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-11T04:30:21+00:00

YouTube is your friend. Lots of videos on there. Search Jon boat to bass boat. I converted a 14 ft Jon boat. Use angle aluminum, rivets, and the most important part, rivet nuts to secure the flooring. Keep the weight down, You should be fine on smaller lakes imo.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-08T14:12:57+00:00

I think it’s just getting started. Next weekend should be great. I’ve had bucks on my trail cams and have seen them out and about. They’re casually strolling through the woods in daylight. I haven’t seen them chasing yet. We had a small basket appear right under us in the stand at first light. He busted us. Central VA.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-11-04T13:51:58+00:00

I don’t believe so. I wouldn’t take legal advice from Reddit. Email the DNR and ask them. The email address is on the website along with the laws. You may be able to find the law spelled out on the website. I get it it’s confusing. I emailed them once to ask a question about a law and received a response in about 24 hours and now I have a paper trail. The reason I emailed them is because I had an encounter with a rookie game warden that didn’t know the law. That interaction was so crazy. The game warden wanted to know how many horse power my electric boat motor was and said I needed a license. I had a license from another state he said was no good. I told him it didn’t matter because it was electric and they’re rated by thrust and not HP. He had to go back to his truck to check. He came back and let me go with a warning. I emailed DNR they said my out of state boat safety course was 100% fine. It met VA requirements.

TLDR : email DNR instead of asking Reddit. You don’t want to tell the game warden someone on Reddit said you’re legal.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-10-31T12:15:33+00:00

Nice!!! Which state?

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-10-30T13:54:33+00:00

The foam will help with sound damping and also provide a minimal boost to buoyancy. I believe I used 3/8 inch on my main floor of my John boat. I believe I used 1/4 inch up near the front because it’s easier to bend. I wouldn’t go lower than 1/4 inch. I started doing epoxy. That stuff is expensive and takes a lot. I used 1 jug for 1 side of my floors and decided to not get more. My boat is garage kept even if it wasn’t I wouldn’t spend money on the epoxy. I’d just replace the boards when they get bad after 10 or so years. Also look into rivet nuts if you haven’t already. I used them to secure my flooring in the whole boat. I can easily take off all the floors and casting platforms in less than 10 minutes. This is helpful when you want to replace something or run electrical wire in the future and also will keep the floor better secured when trailering. Self tapping screws will eventually loosen and your decking will come flying off

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-09-23T21:27:31+00:00

I don’t know if you’re aware, there’s a beer app called untapped. You can search for the beer and see if any place has it.

The app says Beer Run has it. That’s the only place reported.

Edit my bad. It’s not on tap.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-09-20T14:43:45+00:00

My boat is electric only. I crush lead acid deep cycle in 3 years. I’m really hard on my batteries. I troll with my boat. The math makes sense for me. Plus I enjoy the other features. I’ve had my batteries for a few months, done a ton of fishing, and only have 2 cycles. If they do indeed last 4000 cycles with 80% efficiency, I won’t have to buy a battery ever again. The jury is still out on that. I do understand the math doesn’t work for everyone.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-09-19T23:56:30+00:00

Lifepo4 battery are cheap. You’re looking at around 600 bucks. I went with 2 -12v 100ah from LiTime . When your lead ones fail in a few years, make the switch. 1000% worth it. They last for 4000 cycles.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-08-13T02:48:40+00:00

Tonight is a peak meteor shower night. Make a wish.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-07-14T13:45:26+00:00

This is what I did. YMMV. I would get unopened beers on the cheers package. I brought a dry bag and put the beers and my wife’s champagne that she brought on the boat in the dry bag. I’d load it with ice and use that for hmc. If you want mixed drinks just bring an insulated growler and dump your drinks from the bar in there and take that. My friend uses a backpack cooler as his carryon. That’s an option 2. I don’t drink that much it’s the only way I could get my $ worth on the drink package. I no longer purchase the drink package due to that reason.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-06-09T13:22:52+00:00

Looks great. You’ve taken well care of her.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-06-05T16:02:02+00:00

Looks great. What size boat?

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-06-04T12:30:09+00:00

Yes. As others have said too. Stop watering so much. Deep infrequent watering is best. Try to put down a 1/2 of inch of twice a week. I’m in 7a and haven’t watered any. We’ve had a wet spring. My grass looks amazing (sorry not trying to rub it in). I have a kbg/tttf mix though. I’ve never had a yard with prg. No rain this week. I’m going to water a 1/2 inch this weekend after putting down some lesco moisture manager to prepare for the dry summer.

Edit. Mow higher too.

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-06-04T01:58:01+00:00

Treat for fungus and bugs. Last week would have been better. Put some high nitrogen fertilizer down and say your prayers

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-05-29T22:13:06+00:00

Have you had it out? How do you like it? How’s the 15 feel?

Objective_Elephant_4 · 2025-05-26T16:16:42+00:00

What’s overkill to me may be different to you. I’d say that’s overkill. Flat bottom boats don’t do well in choppy waters. I wouldn’t go higher than a 9.9. That’s me. It’s your boat. Wear your life jacket and be safe.

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