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link to Jon Boat Motor Guide. How To Choose Size, HP & Engine Type

Jon Boat Motor Guide. How To Choose Size, HP & Engine Type

The humble Jon boat is such a versatile watercraft that it can be rowed, paddled, punted (poled) and fitted with a motor. But if you buy a Jon boat without an outboard motor how do you know what size...

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link to The 19 Types Of Flat Bottom Boat & How They Are Used

The 19 Types Of Flat Bottom Boat & How They Are Used

Flat bottom boats come in a variety of styles and designs. They also have many different functions from the popular recreational gondolas and narrowboats to the workhorses of the water - the barge...

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link to Where to Use a Drift Boat to Get the Most From It

Where to Use a Drift Boat to Get the Most From It

Drift boats are iconic rowboats that are were first seen in the rivers of Oregon. They are beautiful boats that look stunning on the water and have multiple uses so it's no wonder they are becoming...

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What is a Drift Boat Used For? The Answer May Surprise You!

The drift boat is an iconic shallow water vessel that began its life in the turbulent waters of Oregon. The drift boat was a natural evolution from the ocean dory that was carried on a larger vessel...

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link to What Are Jon Boats Made Of? Common Construction Materials

What Are Jon Boats Made Of? Common Construction Materials

Jon boats are super versatile inland-water vessels that have a range of uses from waterfowl hunting to general waterway transportation along rivers, in lakes and ponds etc. In this article we will...

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How Do Flat Bottom Boats Handle?

Flat bottom boats are an excellent choice for inland waterway use due to their shallow draft. A flat bottom boat gives the boater the ability to navigate extreme shallows that other boats types...

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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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