Jon Boats for Sale in Timmins, ON

All About Jon Boats

You've got a lot of options available to you when you shop for a new boat. If you're after something small that can easily glide over shallow waters, why not look into jon boats? These compact crafts were developed for usage on narrow rivers, so they're great for fishing, hunting, and simply floating down the river on a warm, sunny day. Read on to learn more about them.

History

During the 1800s in the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas in the United States, American settlers were in search of a means of transportation for the many narrow waterways in the area. Thus, they designed a small wooden boat with a flat hull that could avoid running aground on sandy river bottoms.

While the origin of the name is obscure, it may simply come from the fact that both the boats and the name "John/Jon" were commonplace. Jon boats became popular as small ferries across rivers for transporting both people and goods, and they've come a long way in the decades hence.

Uses

Most people who buy a jon boat are looking for a way to coast over shallow waters quietly. These boats are not designed for the open ocean or a big deep lake. People do still use them for river transportation when they need to cross and there isn't a bridge. However, many jon boat buyers are hunters and fishers who like the simplicity and ease of use that these boats offer.

When you're ready to shop for a new or used jon boat, stop by our dealership in Timmins, ON, to check out our inventory. J&B Cycle & Marine is proud to serve the province of Ontario.