11 Foot (3.35m) Plywood Jon Boat Plans

Description

11 Foot (3.35 m) Plywood Jon Boat Plans – 1144 Model

The 1144 Plywood Jon Boat is a compact, stable, and practical flat-bottom boat designed for fishing, recreation, and light utility use. Its wide bottom, raised bow, and simple plywood structure make it well suited for lakes, calm rivers, ponds, and other sheltered waters.

This design is especially suitable for amateur builders. The hull panels are easy to cut by hand using standard woodworking tools, making the boat a good choice for a first DIY boat-building project. The boat can be configured for either a 15″ short-shaft or 20″ long-shaft outboard engine.

Why Choose This Jon Boat?

• Stable flat-bottom hull with a 44″ bottom width
• Compact size with capacity for up to three persons
• Suitable for fishing, recreation, and light utility work
• Easy to cut by hand using common woodworking tools
• Beginner-friendly plywood construction
• Compatible with 10–15 HP outboard engines
• Available with short-shaft or long-shaft transom options

Technical Specifications

• Model: 1144 plywood jon boat
• Length overall: 10′ 11 3/4″ (3.35 m)
• Beam overall: 60 7/8″ (1.55 m)
• Bottom width: 44″ (1.12 m)
• Side depth at stern: 19 11/16″ (500 mm)
• Side depth at bow: 25 5/32″ (639 mm)
• Hull type: flat-bottom jon boat
• Dry hull weight: approximately 254 lbs (115 kg), without engine
• Maximum capacity: 3 persons, approximately 496 lbs (225 kg)
• Design category: D
• Recommended outboard engine: 10–15 HP
• Short-shaft transom option: 15″ (381 mm)
• Long-shaft transom option: 20″ (508 mm)
• Fuel system: portable fuel tank

Hull Construction

Construction Method

The boat is designed for straightforward plywood construction using simple, accurately shaped panels and structural frames. The uncomplicated flat-bottom geometry makes the components easy to measure, mark, and cut by hand.

The construction process is suitable for first-time builders and can be completed in a garage or small workshop using a jigsaw and common woodworking tools. The finished hull may be protected with epoxy resin and fiberglass reinforcement for improved water resistance and long-term durability.

Power and Transom Options

The design is suitable for outboard engines from 10 to 15 HP. Builders can choose between a 15″ short-shaft transom and a 20″ long-shaft transom, depending on the selected engine.

A portable fuel tank keeps the installation simple and allows the fuel system to be removed easily for refilling, transport, or storage.

Perfect For

• Fishing on lakes, ponds, and calm rivers
• Recreational boating for up to three persons
• Shallow and sheltered waters
• Light transport and utility use
• First-time plywood boat builders
• DIY construction in a garage or home workshop

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