(A04)_Specifications_0040642374.pdf

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

Tunnel Jet Jon Boat Specifications

Background:

The Habitat and Partnerships Branch is interested in purchasing an 18 foot long aluminum tunnel jet Jon boat that can be outfitted for performing nighttime spotlight surveys for juvenile lake sturgeon in shallow rivers of Michigan and Wisconsin. A tunnel jet design was selected because it will allow the shallowest draft for navigating sand bars and riffles. Based on the expected weight of a typical 18’ Jon boat and the associated gear and crew, we will need an 80 horsepower motor. This boat should be capable of comfortably accommodating a 3-person crew including a driver and 2 spotters/netters. We will also need a single axle trailer for transporting the boat.

To perform spotlighting surveys, we will need to affix approximately 6 search lights around the front platform (2 bow, 2 starboard bow, 2 port bow). The most practical way to mount the lights is from a short rail that runs around the perimeter of the front platform. Several companies make bowfishing rails that would work well for this purpose.

We prefer to go with a company that is within 700 miles of our office in New Franken, WI. In the event that repairs need to be made after delivery, this distance is still within reasonable driving distance.

Requirements:

Boat Specifications

• Overall length: 18’ (not including motor)

• Beam width: 7’1”

• Tunnel hull construction

• Chine width: 60”

• Dry weight (without motor): <1,100 lbs.

• Max person capacity: 5-7 people

• Deadrise: 3.5°

• Hull gauge: 0.100” aluminum or comparable marine alloy

• Propulsion: 80 hp Jet ELPT EFI Four stroke Motor

• Transom height: 27"

• Center console steering

• Console forward fixed passenger seat (This seat is immediately forward of the center console)

• Gauge package included: speedometer, tachometer, trim gauge

• Horn

• Windscreen

• Bilge pump (Automatic or manual switch)

• Transducer bracket (Welded)

• Battery Charger: 2-bank

• Sponson pods (for added floatation)

• Spray deflector

• Anchor lights and navigation lights

• Livewell capacity ≥ 15 gallon (16-23 gallon is the ideal range)

• Exterior paint color: Olive drab or dead grass green

Trailer Specifications

• Basic 1800 lbs. bunk trailer (painted black)

• Tie downs: ratcheted mounting pair (Boat Buckle retractable tie-down preferred)

• Spare tire w/black mount

• Transom saver (tie down)

• 2-5/16" ball coupler

GLRI statement This expenditure will address GLRI goals and activities to remove fish passage barriers, promote aquatic connectivity, and protect, restore, and enhance priority Great Lakes habitat and tributaries. GLRI Template 2024-028; Great Lakes Aquatic Resource Conservation; 4.1 Habitat Protection/Restoration.

Delivery Upon purchase, the boat and motor with associated trailer shall be shipped to the address below

Green Bay Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office 2661 Scott Tower Drive New Franken, WI 54171

Technical Point of Contact (POC) Bradley Smith Email: bradley_j_smith@fws.gov email preferred Phone: 920-370-9359 GOV cell Phone: 262-719-8761 ALT cell mailto:bradley_j_smith@fws.gov