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Jon boats are small utility craft primarily used for boating in shallow water. They range from 10 to 18 feet in length. They can be made of aluminum or fiberglass. They are inexpensive and a good choice for the novice boater.
If you limit your choice of boats to 17-foot hulls, you probably can't find a better one than a Whaler Montauk for operating in open water like Lake Michigan or Lake Erie. However, I don't think serious fisherman would make a 17-Montuak their first choice for those waters, preferring instead to go with a larger boat.