Jon boat

A Jon boat (or johnboat [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/johnboat Merriam Webster Dictionary] ] ) is a flat-bottomed boat constructed of aluminum or wood with 1 to 3 bench seats. Their most useful purpose is for hunting due to the greater level of stability as compared with a V-hull aluminum boat; however they are quite suitable for fishing as well. Because the hull of a Jon boat is nearly flat, it tends to ride "over" the waves rather than cut "through" them as a V-hull might, thus limiting the use of the boat to calmer waters. Jon boats typically have a transom onto which an outboard motor can be mounted. They are simple and easy to maintain, and inexpensive with many options to upgrade.

Jon boats are available commercially between 8 and convert|20|ft|m long and convert|36|in|mm to convert|56|in|m wide, though custom sizes may be found. The simple design includes an open hull, without a bilge, leaving the ribs exposed. Many individuals choose to cover the ribs leaving a flat, level surface.

Many individuals have recently been transforming these modern day jon boats into bass boats.

The Wasserwacht branch of the German Red Cross has chosen Jon boats for their civil protection units which use Jon boats during floods.

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