A
jon boat (or
johnboat) is a
flat-bottomed boat constructed of
aluminum,
fiberglass, or
wood with one, two, or three bench seats. They are suitable for
fishing and hunting. The
hull of a jon boat is nearly flat, therefore it tends to ride
over the waves rather than cut
through them as a V-hull might, thus limiting the use of the boat to calmer waters. Jon boats typically have a
transom onto which an
outboard motor can be mounted. They are simple and easy to maintain, and inexpensive with many options to upgrade. Typical options might include live wells/bait wells, side or center consoles, factory installed decks and floors, electrical wiring, accessory pads/mountings, casting and poling platforms.