A 16-foot Jon boat powered by a 35hp motor typically reaches speeds of around 25 to 30 mph, depending on factors such as load, water conditions, and hull design. Performance may vary with the boat's weight and the presence of gear or passengers. Generally, these boats are designed for stability and utility rather than high speeds.
5mph or less
About 10 to 12 on plane
I don't know but within a couple days I will know what it will do with 25....
i have an 8 ft aluminum Jon boat and the weight limit is 350 lbs for all your gear and you.
1981
Yes
A jon boat is a flat bottomed fishing boat. It is made of wood or aluminium. They may have up to three bench seats for passengers.They are usually 6.1 by 4.1 meters in size. They are not built for speed, they are designed to be slow.
You can put it on to put around a lake, but it is undersized. It won't go fast trolling speed, <5mph. With more than 1 person plus gear it will probably be like rowing. I wouldn't use it in a river, as it doesn't have enough power to keep you in control of the boat in fast currents. The recommended motor size is 8-9.9hp for 10-14ft jon boats, it will allow 15-22mph .
The first aluminum Jon boat was introduced in the 1940s. This design was developed as a lightweight and durable alternative to wooden boats, making it popular for fishing and recreational use. The exact year of the first aluminum Jon boat's creation is not well-documented, but it emerged as aluminum boat manufacturing gained traction post-World War II.
It is a flat bottom boat, usually with a low gunwale. Thus meaning it has little freeboard. Jon boats are used mainly for water fowl hunting and running about in swampy waters.
Alii Nui
not sure how wide your Jon boat is but I would go with a 3.5HP or 5HP outboard no bigger