Description
Plywood Jon Boat Plans – 1448 (14 ft x 48 in)
Very easy to build yourself – hand-cut in your own garage using a jigsaw, or precision-cut on any CNC machine.
Designed specifically for beginner builders, these plans feature clear layouts, straightforward construction steps, and proven dimensions.
The 1448 Plywood Jon Boat is a classic flat-bottom utility boat, perfect for fishing, hunting, shallow-water operation, and general recreational use. Its stable hull design delivers excellent performance with small outboard engines while remaining lightweight and easy to transport and launch.
Materials Specification
Imperial Version
- Bottom and sides: 3/8″ plywood
- Seats and frames: 1/2″ plywood
Metric Version
- Bottom and sides: 9 mm plywood
- Seats and frames: 12 mm plywood
The plans include both metric and imperial units for your convenience.
Available Plan Types
For pricing, please select “Plans Type” from the drop-down menu above:
- CNC Cutting Plans – ready for machine cutting
- Hand-Cut Plans – full-size layouts for garage builds
- Study Plans (Non-Build) – for reference and learning purposes
Units included: Imperial (in) or Metric (mm)
Technical Specifications
- Length: 14′ (4.26 m)
- Chine Width: 48″ (1.20 m)
- Hull Width: 65″ (1.65 m)
- Draft: 4″ (10 cm)
- Side Depth: 21 1/2″ (55 cm)
- Engine: 10–15 HP
- Transom: Long Shaft (20″ transom notch)
- Dry Hull Weight: 286 lbs (130 kg)
- Max Gross Load: 3 persons @ 75 kg = 225 kg
- Design Category: Class “D”
