Description
Classic 1448 – Aluminum Jon Boat Plans – Flat Bottom
The Classic 1448 aluminum jon boat is a stable, shallow-draft, and highly practical flat-bottom design built for fishing, transport, and everyday use. With its wide hull and simple construction, it offers excellent stability and ease of use on lakes, rivers, and shallow waters.
This boat is designed for real-world performance – easy to build, durable in use, and efficient on the water. Its flat-bottom hull (0° deadrise) ensures maximum stability, making it perfect for standing, casting, and carrying gear.
Why Choose This Jon Boat?
- Wide and stable flat-bottom hull
- Very shallow draft – ideal for rivers and shallow water
- Durable aluminum construction
- Simple and practical design
- Optimized for outboard engines (15–25 HP)
Technical Specifications
- Hull length: 14′ (4.27 m)
- Hull width: 60″ (1.52 m)
- Chine width: 48″ (1.22 m)
- Side depth: 20″ (51 cm)
- Cockpit depth: 19″ (48 cm)
- Fuel capacity: portable tank
- Deadrise: 0.0° (flat bottom)
- Dry hull weight: 352 lbs (160 kg)
- Total weight (boat + max engine, dry): 617 lbs (280 kg)
- Draft (waterline): 2″ – 3″ (5–8 cm)
- Displacement at 4″: 1029 lbs (467 kg)
- Displacement at 3″: 626 lbs (284 kg)
- Max person weight: 496 lbs (225 kg)
- Maximum persons: 2–3
- Design category: D
- Transom inclination: 12°
- Transom height: 15″ (38.1 cm) – short shaft (S), long shaft (L) on request
- Outboard engine: 15–25 HP
Construction & Materials
Imperial Version:
- Bottom, sides and seats: 5/32″ aluminum
- Floor: 1/8″ aluminum or 3/8″ plywood
Metric Version:
- Bottom, sides and seats: 4 mm aluminum
- Floor: 3 mm aluminum or 9 mm plywood
The flexible floor option allows you to choose between full aluminum construction or a hybrid solution using plywood, depending on your preference, cost, and available materials.
Available Plan Options
HAND CUT (DIY Version)
- 1:1 Full-Scale Plans
- Plotting Points Method
CNC Version
CNC-ready cutting files for precision builds and faster assembly.
Included
- Metric and imperial versions
- Clear construction drawings
- Beginner-friendly design approach
Perfect For
- Fishing on lakes and rivers
- Shallow water environments
- Recreational and utility use
- DIY aluminum boat builders
Instant download available after purchase – start building today!
Didn’t find the boat you’re looking for? Need a customized version?
No problem. We can modify many of our existing boat designs or prepare a custom version based on your specific requirements.
Boat plans can be adapted to different dimensions, layouts, construction methods, and materials, including plywood, aluminum, steel, HDPE, wood, and fiberglass.
If you like this boat but would prefer a different size, interior layout, transom height, engine configuration, or construction material, contact us and tell us what you need.
We can advise you on the most suitable construction method and let you know whether your requested modifications are technically possible.
Please note that changes to the dimensions, structure, or construction material may require additional engineering and structural adjustments.
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