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can be mounted. They are simple, easy to maintain, and inexpensive, though with many options to upgrade. Typical options may include live wells/bait wells, side or center consoles, factory-installed decks and floors, electrical wiring, accessory pads/mountings, and casting and poling platforms.
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These vessels were found useful for float fishing, duck hunting and carrying timber. Visiting tourists and travelers enjoyed the idea of flat-bottomed boats, as they could fish standing up and did not have to fear tipping over.
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Johnboats are available commercially between 8 and 24 feet (2.4 and 7.3 m) long and 32 to 60 inches (81 to 152 cm) wide, though custom sizes may be found. The design includes an open
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them as a V-hull might; this shallow draft – only a few inches – enables the johnboat to operate in very shallow water, but limits its use to calm waters. Johnboats typically have a
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with one, two, or three seats, usually bench type. They are suitable for
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The Outboard Boater's Handbook: Advanced Seamanship and Practical Skills
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In the late 19th century, flat-bottom boats became popular in
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A small modern johnboat in the bed of a pickup truck
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