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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.
Jon boats are mainly flat bottom mono hulls, which makes for a more shallow draft when loaded in the water. Mini bass boats are tri-hull or pontoon hulls that draft deeper, but that isn't a big difference in the small fishing boat market. The difference may be only two or three inches depending on the boat.