Description
17 ft Jon Boat Plans – Aluminum DIY Build
This durable 17-foot Jon Boat is designed for anglers and hobby builders who want a light, stable, and easily driven aluminum boat for lakes, rivers, and calm coastal waters. With a broad beam, high sides, and a shallow draft, this design combines safety, simplicity, and efficiency. The plan set includes both Imperial and Metric versions, making it easy to cut and assemble from locally available aluminum sheets.
Once purchased, your digital plans will be available for instant download after secure checkout.
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
About the Design
The hull uses a simple flat-bottom structure for easy construction and excellent stability. The moderate deadrise and wide chine make it efficient with small outboards while maintaining dry performance and quick planing. The plans include a detailed material list, cutting layout, and assembly instructions for both metric and imperial measurements.
Perfect For
- Fishing, hunting, and leisure boating
- Easy trailering and launching
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- First-time boatbuilders or small workshops
Download your complete set of Jon Boat plans instantly after checkout and start building your custom aluminum boat today!
Main Specifications
- Hull Length: 17′ (5.18 m)
- Hull Width: 80″ (2.03 m)
- Chine Width: 60″ (1.52 m)
- Maximum Speed: 30–32 mph
- Side Depth: 29.5″ (75 cm)
- Cockpit Depth: 23″ (58 cm)
- Fuel Capacity: Portable tank
- Deadrise: 4.75°
- Dry Hull Weight: 870 lbs (395 kg)
- Total Weight (Boat + Max Engine, dry): 1135 lbs (515 kg)
- Front Livewell Capacity: 17 gal (65 L)
- Front Livewell Length: 32″ (82 cm)
- Draft at Max Load: 5″–7″ (12–19 cm)
- Displacement (Max): 1796 lbs (815 kg)
- Maximum Persons: 4
- Max Person Weight: 661 lbs (300 kg)
- Design Category: “C” – Inshore
- Transom Height: 20″ (508 mm) – long shaft
- Transom Angle: 12°
- Recommended Outboard: 20–60 HP
