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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.
Since they're chambered, a puncture might fill up one section, but they usually won't completely sink. The trend today is to use three toons with lifting strakes with 115 hp or larger motors. They're faster, quiet and much more seaworthy than a small engined, two toon boat.