Johnboat

A johnboat[1] is a flat-bottomed boat[2] constructed of aluminum, fiberglass, wood, or polyethelene with one, two, or three seats, usually bench type.

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.

The Wasserwacht branch of the German Red Cross has chosen johnboats for their civil protection units for use during floods.

In the late 19th century, flat-bottom boats became popular in the Ozarks, being ideal for traversing the shallow waters in the Missouri Valley.

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.