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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.
This is the most important decision when buying a duck boat. A small double pointed duck boat will work great on small potholes where you can push pole, but will be very unsafe and not practical for duck hunting large bodies of water. Consider where you actually hunt compared to where you wish you hunted.