fishinglibin Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Howdy Members. Does anyone in the Membership own a Marlon Jon? They were at the Sportman show, ( didnt make it in to see), May consider sizing down from a 16 ft crestliner to a 14 ft Marlon. They have a very wide floor and beam. Still lve lots of deck space and hopefully plane faster. Would appreciate any opinions out there. Thx P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 I may consider 14 crestliner as well if one is for sale. Just tossing ideas as the 16 is nice but between getting old a crotchitty may want some easier stuff to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I owned a crestliner1448 md frt,leaky rivets didn't have me keeping it long.Welded is the way to go.imo.They weigh more,cost more & generally have a greater alum.thickness.Your question on Marlon boats might be better answered by .Posting the Q on FLYBC.CA Forum.Guys started asking about them 2-3 yrs ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 My current 16 ft and former 14 are welded aluminum. For rivers only way to go in my opinion. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowbonehead Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Looks a lot like a company that was around a while back building boats over by Blackfoot called Tsunami Boats ... could be the same .... remember they had really high gunnels better suited to lakes.... whatever you do make sure you go with welded vs riveted.... unless of course you are only rowing it without a motor.... so it won't take a pounding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I remember Tsunami. I think they were even wider. Would go motorized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professori Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Howdy Members. Does anyone in the Membership own a Marlon Jon? They were at the Sportman show, ( didnt make it in to see), May consider sizing down from a 16 ft crestliner to a 14 ft Marlon. They have a very wide floor and beam. Still lve lots of deck space and hopefully plane faster. Would appreciate any opinions out there. Thx P fishingliving, A buddy of mine has the 10' Marlon. IMO a complete waste of money! They are built from very light gauge aluminum and can't stand up to anything even approaching abuse. Want to beach it on a gravelly beach, don't even think about it. I understand the 14' is heavier gauge, but their product falls far short of others on the market. Yes they are wide, so is a Spratley (not as wide, but as wide as you need). Spratleys are totally welded boats, and sell for about $400 less than the Marlon. Look at the 12" Sprately-by far a better boat. Or check out the Yamaha G3 1448 Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks Professori. Always happy with crestliner, but will look G3 way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Spratleys are great. It took A big dog and 3 guys in it leaning to one side in order to sink a corner. You can stand anywhere including the seats and the covered bow and cast with complete confidence. One downside is the welds on the handle at the bow are cracking from trailering it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 I don't think Spratley makes a 14 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Yeah just 8, 10, 12. Could give them a call, maybe they would do something custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Yeah just 8, 10, 12. Could give them a call, maybe they would do something custom Twin turbo 14 ft w hot tub and wet bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ok give me a few days to relay the message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vops Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 We have a few Marlon's at our rowing club. Granted they get a lot of use, but it is pretty tame. Protected water, no beaching. Only brought up onto a dock that has a low hard plastic edge designed for boats to ride up on. EVERY MARLON boat has had MULTIPLE CRACKS! They are junk. They look nice and have a good layout, but I would NEVER buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 I did a little research on Jon boats a few years back to compare: Brand Total Length Width at Floor Width at Beam Depth at Sides Hull Gauge Max Persons Max Capicity Max H/P Total Weight Spratley 10' 10' 6" 45" 55" 17" .080" 2 465 lbs 9.9 152 lbs Journey 9"6" 9" 6" 45" 55" 17" .080" 3 580 lbs 10 136 lbs Marlon SP10 9.84' 51" 55" 16.92" .047" 3 549 lbs 5 105 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianR Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago I have owned a 10-0 Spratlley since 2007.Would probably take it with me to my grave .One thing you might look at is for sale boats .In places like FlyBC forum ,FB Marketplace.Boats that i seem to see always show up fs are Marlon.Just my observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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