Jon boat

Got it.
I hunted an MV jon boat in similar conditions for years. I switched to a Smokercraft semi-v in 2011 and never looked back.
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John Newall said:
I didn’t express myself clearly, guys. I’m buying this boat for the St. Lawrence River and Lake St. Pierre. These areas are called ‘the bayous of the North’—so no big waves, but sometimes to get to my spot, I have to go through the main river, which can get choppy at times. But generally, it’s for a marshy region with lots of vegetation. But i will add 2 pump for the 2=1 rules and wear the safety vest also i cant take my 1k deposit back (paying 6k usd for the package) , ive seen new one for like 50k cad wich is the annual salary around here in quebec but would buy a deep V one if i had the money haha ill keep working hard we never know boys !
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I run a semi v 1756 mstc and get real shallow with mine. It takes a lot to scare me. This is what I get wild in also with 30-40 mph winds. Although not recommended at all. I always think how stupid I am when I get back into a warm truck, and I always wonder which day I won’t return home. I think for what you’re running, you’ll be fine but never been on the st Lawrence or st Pierre. If it doesn’t have a hydro breakaway jackplate, might consider one. On all our big motor small Jon boats we run the bobs breakaway jackplates.
 

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Hi John,

Off topic a bit. We have a chalet in Îles de Sorel on the Lac St. Pierre. I'm located in Sorel-Tracy. There are a lot of Jon boats here and they navigate some rough water. Not out not out on the open lake, but around the islands and across the seaway. I've seen them cross seaway when the easterly winds drive the waves against the current -- it can be very rough. I'd not cross in a little Jon, but many people know the river well and know the crossing spots.

The river is running hard after the week end melt - maybe able to get not the river this week. Can't wait.

Scott
 
Scott Gilliland said:
Hi John,

Off topic a bit. We have a chalet in Îles de Sorel on the Lac St. Pierre. I'm located in Sorel-Tracy. There are a lot of Jon boats here and they navigate some rough water. Not out not out on the open lake, but around the islands and across the seaway. I've seen them cross seaway when the easterly winds drive the waves against the current -- it can be very rough. I'd not cross in a little Jon, but many people know the river well and know the crossing spots.

The river is running hard after the week end melt - maybe able to get not the river this week. Can't wait.

Scott
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Good Evening Scott!

Your chalet in the Îles de Sorel sounds incredible! I’ve heard legends about those islands—hoping to explore them someday soon. I’ll be keeping my boat at Lanoraie Marina this season (look for the one with « Céline » name on it )
Mad respect for the locals tackling the seaway in Jon boats—I’ll stick to calmer routes for now and learn from the pros . That meltwater surge is no joke though… I’ll wait it out ’til the river behaves! Maybe I’ll bump into you out there and steal a tip or two. Haha -John
 
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