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Home  /   Boat Plans & Kits Catalog  /  Human Power  /  12', 14' Mr John - jon boat

A simple boat at its best for fishing along streams, a bayou, or a lake

Mr. John
A 12' or 14' jon boat
Build in Plywood

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MR. JOHN is the type of boat known by various names such as john, jon, or joe boat; punt, garvey, scow, or bateau... different words with the same meaning. A simple boat at its best for fishing along streams, a bayou, or a lake. Power it with a small outboard, row it, pole it, or scull it as suits your fancy.

MR. JOHN can be built in either 11'-9" or 13'-7" versions. Details for building both are shown in the plans. The plans are particularly simple with concise instructions. Included are layouts for cutting the plywood components, fastening schedule, material listing, and of course the step-by-step procedures for building the boat. And most important... the cost to build has been kept to a minimum by the careful selection of stock sizes of material and the complete use of all plywood panels.



"I built a Mr. John when we lived in Southern California back in 1970 and have moved it around with me ever since. Decided to refurbish it and register it here in Kansas. With new paint and a trailer I bought it looks pretty good." - Dean Stone



Built by Elliott & Daniel Berrin



Built by James MacDonald



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Characteristics
Length overall 11'-9" or 13'-7"
Beam 4'-4"
Depth amidships 17"
Average passengers 2-4
Weight (approx.) 145 lbs. or 165 lbs.
Hull type: Flat bottomed scow type, developed for sheet plywood planking. Using 1/4" plywood on the sides and bottom.
Power: Oars or outboard motor to 20 hp.
Can the hull be extended or shortened? Yes. Up to 10% by re-spacing the stations a proportional amount. We do not recommend increasing the beam.
Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 750/1000 boat trailer plans.

    

Item # Image Description Price
61-312
Mr John Plans & Patterns
Mr John Plans & Patterns
$75.00
61-312X2
Mr John Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Mr John Plans & Patterns plus One Extra Set
Order this if you want an extra set of Plans & Patterns included (only 1/2 price for the extra set)
$112.00
68-312
Mr John Bronze Fastening Kit
Mr John Bronze Fastening Kit
Includes all the nails & screws to assemble the hull
$128.00
71-312
Mr John Fiberglass Kit
Mr John Fiberglass Kit
Includes Raka Epoxy
$203.00
71-312S3
Mr John Fiberglass Kit - System 3 SilverTip
Mr John Fiberglass Kit - System 3 SilverTip
Includes System Three SilverTip No-Blush Epoxy - best for a bright finish. CANNOT BE SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE US.
$459.00
12-430
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Boatbuilding with Plywood
Covers plywood and its use in boatbuilding, especially for the amateur builder.
$39.95
12-300
Trailer 750/1000 Plans
Trailer 750/1000 Plans
For boats 11' - 16'
$30.00
05-053
Oar Locks Round - Side Mount/Pair
Oar Locks Round - Side Mount/Pair
$43.00
16-100
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
How to Fiberglass a Boat DVD
Learn how to fiberglass the easy way, by looking over the shoulder of an expert who is working on actual boats.
$32.95
16-037
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
How to Fiberglass a Boat Book & DVD Combo
Save $$$ on this Book & DVD Combination!
$45.00
12-429
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
Boatbuilder's Notebook-Expanded Second Edition
NEW Expanded Second Edition! Spiral bound reference book on a wide variety of boat building subjects
$34.95
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