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jmaxwell 06:11:17 Fri Feb 8 2008
jon boat
Does a jon boat have eny advantage over a vee shaped boat on the Klamth.
RUSTY_HAPPY_CAM 12:54:46 Fri Feb 8 2008
Re: jon boat
For sure. Jon boats have broad flat bottoms. That means it draws less water and hits less submerged rocks. Another big plus is the stability of the flat bottom. If you are only visiting for a short period don't rule out inflatables. The tend to be much easier to launch and recover each day and take up less room for traveling.
jmaxwell 18:05:48 Fri Feb 8 2008
Re: jon boat
Rusty, I plan to be there for at least a yr. The jon's are the best price as I am going used, and there are more to chose from. The inflatable was my 1st chose.
RUSTY_HAPPY_CAM 18:39:26 Fri Feb 8 2008
Re: jon boat
If you are staying that long then a jon is the way to go. They are heavy enough that they don't grow legs as often as inflatables and can be left locked to the bank as opposed to hauling it home every night. They are often more forgiving of abuse.