Description
1760 Aluminum Jon Boat Plans with Side Console
A rugged, stable and practical welded aluminum jon boat designed for real-world use.
The 1760 Aluminum Jon Boat with side console is a medium-difficulty build intended for builders who want a durable, safe and long-lasting workhorse for fishing, transport and recreation.
This boat design offers excellent stability, a dry ride, and impressive load-carrying capacity. The wide hull, moderate deadrise, and well-balanced proportions make it predictable and comfortable even in choppy conditions. Built to take a beating, this jon boat will last a lifetime when properly welded and assembled.
The plans are supplied as a physical product delivered on a USB drive, securely packaged and shipped to your address by traditional courier or postal service. The documentation includes clearly organized construction drawings and measurements prepared for aluminum boat building.
Both metric and imperial versions are included for convenience. Step-by-step instructions guide you through proper welding techniques to minimize aluminum distortion and ensure straight, accurate assembly.
The complete plans set also includes several optional layout improvements and construction variations, allowing you to customize the boat for your specific needs.
This Jon Boat Is Built With:
Imperial Version
- Bottom and sides – 5/32″ aluminum
- Frames and longitudinals – 3/16″ aluminum
- Seats, console and floor – 1/8″ aluminum
Metric Version
- Bottom and sides – 4 mm aluminum
- Frames and longitudinals – 5 mm aluminum
- Seats, console and floor – 3 mm aluminum
Difficulty level: Medium
Recommended for builders with basic aluminum welding experience.
Technical Specifications
- Hull length: 17′ (5.18 m)
- Hull width: 80″ (2.03 m)
- Chine width: 60″ (1.52 m)
- Side depth: 29.5″ (75 cm)
- Cockpit depth: 23″ (58 cm)
- Deadrise: 4.75°
- Draft at max waterline: 5″–7″ (12–19 cm)
- Dry hull weight: 870 lbs (395 kg)
- Weight (boat + max engine, dry): 1135 lbs (515 kg)
- Maximum displacement: 1796 lbs (815 kg)
- Maximum persons: 4
- Maximum persons weight: 661 lbs (300 kg)
- Design category: C
- Transom inclination angle: 12°
- Transom height: 20″ (508 mm – Long shaft)
- Outboard engine power: 20–60 HP
- Estimated top speed: 30–32 MPH
- Fuel system: Portable tank
- Front livewell capacity: 17 gal (65 liters)
- Front livewell length: 32″ (82 cm)
Buy once – build once.
This professionally prepared plans set provides everything needed to build a strong, safe, and highly capable aluminum jon boat, delivered as a physical product ready for workshop use.
