Jon Boat
With a larger, squared footprint, jon boats can carry more people and gear than a classic rowboat, but that’s only part of what makes them so popular. Their inherent roominess, stability and durability are an ideal platform for just about any waterborne avocation — the ultimate workboat for those who work at having fun. That’s why they’re found nearly everywhere, from running rocky rivers to cruising quiescent cypress swamps or riding salt marsh tides.
A Jon boat’s wide-ranging adaptability highlights Elco’s extensive electric outboard lineup. Strap one into a pickup bed, along with an EP-3, for ultimate off-the-beaten-path portability, or trailer one with an EP-50 for a no-compromise fishing tournament contender. Either way, enjoy benefits only electric propulsion gives, like whisper-quiet slow-speed stealth that won’t alert fish or wildlife. Pristine environments also benefit from zero exhaust emissions and zero chance to spill gasoline.
While the EP-5 and ultra-portable EP-3 propel any open boat just fine on small lakes, most jon boats begin to reach their full potential with larger motors.