Description
2070 Aluminum Jon Boat Plans with Console are professional, workshop-ready digital plans created for builders who want a strong, stable, and versatile aluminum jon boat with a practical steering console. This design is optimized for inland waters, rivers, lakes, and light coastal use, offering excellent load capacity, shallow draft, and predictable handling at moderate speeds.
The hull is designed for all-welded aluminum construction using common marine aluminum thicknesses. Clear drawings, precise dimensions, and logical structure make this project achievable for builders with basic aluminum welding experience. The console layout provides comfortable control, good visibility, and balanced weight distribution.
This Jon Boat Built with:
Imperial Version
- Bottom and Sides – 5/32" aluminum
- Frames and longitudinals – 3/16" aluminum
- Seats, console and floor – 1/8" aluminum
- Keel / Transom – 3/8" aluminum
Metric Version
- Bottom and Sides – 4 mm aluminum
- Frames and longitudinals – 5 mm aluminum
- Seats, console and floor – 3 mm aluminum
- Keel / Transom – 10 mm aluminum
Difficulty level: Medium – recommended for builders with basic aluminum fabrication and welding skills.
Technical Specifications
- Hull length: 20′ (5.95 m)
- Hull width: 86" (2.20 m)
- Chine width: 71" (1.80 m)
- Max speed: 15–20 mph
- Side depth: 31 1/2" (80 cm)
- Cockpit depth: 22" (56 cm)
- Fuel capacity: Portable tank
- Deadrise: 5°
- Dry hull weight: 1,015 lbs (460 kg)
- Weight (boat + max engine, dry): 1,500 lbs (680 kg)
- Draft at max waterline: 5"–7" (12–19 cm)
- Maximum displacement: 2,910 lbs (1,320 kg)
- Maximum person weight: 825 lbs (375 kg)
- Maximum persons: 5
- Design category: C
- Transom inclination angle: 12°
- Transom height: 20" / 508 mm (Long shaft “L”)
- Outboard engine power: 40 HP – 115 HP
This design is ideal for fishing, transport, workboat duties, and recreational use. The wide beam, strong transom, and reinforced keel provide durability and confidence when operating with larger outboard engines, while the shallow draft keeps the boat practical in low-water conditions.
Delivery: Digital download only. Plans are provided as detailed drawings and build documentation ready for immediate use after purchase.
