Jonny boat available at ACK...$899.00..Does anyone have one of these crossovers yet?

[richg99]

I've seen their advs. for months. If I read them right, it appears that it would be half the price of a SoloSkiff, and would still double up as a paddle yak when needed.

The original pictures showed a trolling motor placed in a pod in front of the paddler, or an outboard motor at the stern. I would like to know if anyone has tried one of these things out????

I have NO RELATIONSHIP with this company.

https://www.austinkayak.com/Jonny-Boats ... E#pdpSpecs

[kickingback]

That looks cool. I don't know if I would like it only being 10 ft but I bet it's light weight indeed. And would a plastic transom hold up over time? Good find.

[richg99]

re Transom question....I don't know, but their videos on YT show them tooling around with a small motor on the stern. Somewhere, I read that a Transom Kit would be available soon. (For more $$$$ too, I am sure).

Anyhow, if it did all that they say, I might consider selling my 16 ft tinny and just use this thing. I'm getting too old to haul a full-sized boat around all of the time.

regards, rich

[kickingback]

I know what you mean!!!!

Let us know if you make the ride yours!

[richg99]

It would be in the Fall, if it were to happen.

[TexasJim]

I think I would be more comfy fishing in a 10-foot jon boat. It won't paddle well, but neither will that pseudo-kayak. If you're going to have to title & register a "powerboat", you might as well buy one. A jon boat will slide into a truck bed, and you can carry an ice bag or chest, and they adapt to wheel dollies easily. Jon boat seats are easier on old bodies. TexasJim

[1texasaggie]

The JonnyBoat also caught my attention and looks like an awesome concept.

Unlike the SoloSkiff, I really like the fact it includes a comfortable looking seat, is relatively light weight and available in a highly visible color. However, when loaded down with me, a trolling motor, battery, outboard and gear, I doubt it's capable of moving much faster than 4 to 5 mph. And, I just don't see it handling chop near as well as a Solo. Personally, that's a deal breaker because it doesn't give any advantage over the rate I can comfortably paddle and / or pedal my kayak and still relegates the Jonny to a short range watercraft.

Similarly, this is the reason I haven't been able to part with my Gheenoe because it gets me to my favorite distant marshes 2-1/2 times faster than a Solo...for the times when all the close marshes and passes are loaded down with kayakers. Most importantly, this means more time to fish from the comfort of a high back padded swivel seat and bring bring along a fishing buddy. When your middle aged, the creature comforts really add up.