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This boat is made of fiberglass. This makes it one of the best shallow water jon boats because it can also be used in salt water. The v-shaped bow allows it to run the surface easier in choppy water. This two-seater is twelve feet long and weighs only 140 pounds. It has a non-skid interior.
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.