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Posts by Mick McGrath

link to Why Do Boats Float? Water Displacement & Buoyancy Explained

Why Do Boats Float? Water Displacement & Buoyancy Explained

Rafts are the earliest and most basic form of boat the world has known. With its simplistic, flat-bottomed design many people wonder how a raft floats especially with people on it. Let's investigate...

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link to Best Jon Boats For Fishing & The Best Bowfishing Boats

Best Jon Boats For Fishing & The Best Bowfishing Boats

Jon boats are versatile pocket-friendly shallow water boats that can be used for a wide range of purposes. As a inland waterway utility vessel Jon boats are second to none. They are also great for...

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link to How To Set Up A Jon Boat For Bass Fishing In 8 Steps

How To Set Up A Jon Boat For Bass Fishing In 8 Steps

When it comes to bass fishing the only boat that is better than a Jon boat is a bass boat. But a Jon boat has its own unique advantages when it has the correct set up. In this article we will show...

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link to Can Canoes Go in the Ocean? (YES, If You’re Careful)

Can Canoes Go in the Ocean? (YES, If You’re Careful)

Canoes are popular all over the world. A canoe is mostly used as a recreational vessel on inland waterways. However canoes come in several different hull designs and there are canoes that are fairly...

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link to What Is The Most Stable Jon Boat? Types & Example Boats

What Is The Most Stable Jon Boat? Types & Example Boats

The humble Jon boat is a staple of American inland waters. With its versatility and shallow draft this utility boat is perfect for fishing, hunting, camping and general lake, river, creek and pond...

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link to What Is Boat Draft? & The Average Draft Of A Bass Boat

What Is Boat Draft? & The Average Draft Of A Bass Boat

Boat draft is a very important consideration for anyone who boats on inland waters or ocean waters. The draft of a boat determines the type of water depth that the boat can easily handle. Some boats...

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It all started quite a few years ago (more than I care to mention) with a small used Jon boat that I bought. After some fun days on the river I eventually purchased an 18ft Tracker. The rest is history!

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