You can expect an average jon boat weight to be about 500 pounds (227 kg). Most jon boat trailers weigh about 400 pounds (181 kg).
The average boat weight with trailer is approximately 900 pounds (408 kg).
In addition, the weight of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on jon boats average at about 5 to 10 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of gas to add 47 pounds (21 kg).
Make sure to check your vehicle's towing capacity. This can be found in your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
When looking for jon boats, they're listed as dry weight and package weight. Dry weight refers to just the boat itself before it's loaded with gear and fuel. Package weight includes the weight of the trailer, motor, batteries, and weight on the water.
10 Example Jon Boat Weights
The following chart features example jon boat weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to heaviest used on the water. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer's websites. Here's the jon boat weight chart:
Jon Boat Model | Average Weight |
|---|---|
Alumacraft 10 Foot Jon Boat | 95 pounds (43 kg) |
Tracker Topper 1236 | 126 pounds (57 kg) |
Lowe L1436 | 185 pounds (84 kg) |
Crestliner 1600 | 275 pounds (125 kg) |
Alumacraft 16 Foot Jon Boat | 320 pounds (145 kg) |
Crestliner 1800 | 475 pounds (215 kg) |
Tracker Grizzly 1648 | 638 pounds (289 kg) |
Lowe Roughneck 2070 | 710 pounds (322 kg) |
Tracker Grizzly 1860 | 794 pounds (360 kg) |
G3 Boats Gator Tough | 1,065 pounds (483 kg) |
Weight By Boat Size
Jon boat weights vary based upon boat size and length. Here are the jon boat weight averages by length:
- 10 Foot: 100 pounds (45 kg)
- 12 Foot: 150 pounds (68 kg)
- 14 Foot: 250 pounds (113 kg)
- 16 Foot: 500 pounds (227 kg)
- 18 Foot: 850 pounds (386 kg)
- 20 Foot: 1200 pounds (544 kg)
Additional Weight and Trailer Options
The additional weight you will encounter with a jon boat will come from a few areas. Those areas being storage, add-ons, and gasoline (wet weight).
If you do not have a truck or open bed to toss your jon boat in, then trailers are a good option. Depending on the size of your boat, you may need a trailer for transport as it's too large to fit inside a truck bed. This also creates an additional weight to consider when towing and traveling with your jon boat.
For pulling jon boats, it's recommended to use a vehicle that can tow at least 1,000 pounds. This would be for a towing a single boat and trailer. If you plan on towing additional gear, then you'll need more towing power.
Make sure to refer to your vehicle's owners manual and read the section on towing capacity. It's always safer to leave some extra wiggle room to not damage your engine.
RHINO USA Ratchet Tie Down Straps
When buying a hitch trailer for your jon boat, you'll also need a way to secure it to the trailer. These straps are easy to tighten down and quite smooth to use. Having a pair of good quality straps will save your boat from tumbling down the highway.
Conclusion
Jon boats provide a fun mode of transportation on many different areas of water. Each type also comes with it's own weights based on it's size and use.
It's important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport your jon boat. If you're unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacture's website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.