sparky241 Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 What is a John boat? what is a v bottom? and why would I prefer one or the other?,I think I'll mostly be fishing shllowish lakes,(10-20ft deep) so witch would be better? Thanks guys sorry I'm new to all this Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted May 3, 2014 Super User Posted May 3, 2014 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_boat 1 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted May 3, 2014 Super User Posted May 3, 2014 A jon is typically a flat bottom boat and a v has a v shaped bottom. Jon boats are used a lot for rivers and running real shallow water. Quote
CJV Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Or you could just get a john with a modified v they work great! Quote
frantzracing0 Posted May 6, 2014 Posted May 6, 2014 I have a 12' mod v (semi v) it has a v shaped bow and transitions to flat about 2 feet back from the bow. Its stable, light, and handles much better than a flat. Especially when the wind starts blowing and the chop rises up Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted May 6, 2014 Super User Posted May 6, 2014 The semi-v will cut thru waves better, for a little better ride. Won't be the ride of a Ranger but better than a flat bottom. And the shape will also make is a little more efficient since its not trying to shove the boxy front thru the water. If I were you I would go with the semi-v over jon or v bottom. Quote
zachb34 Posted May 6, 2014 Posted May 6, 2014 Just remember with these boats your stability comes from the width not the length my tracker is a 1542 15' long 42" wide and it's very stable with two people standing up on the beach seats I like the flat bottom because I get into some very shallow water with it Quote
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