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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.
Across the street you can see a collection of regional boats, including the North Carolina State Boat, The Albemarle Sound Shad Boat and a boat that made a much hailed trip from Plymouth to Florida along the Inter Coastal Waterway in the early 1960s.