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i know "best" carries nuances for use, so right now i am only interested in general - "painting with a broad brush" - considerations. Q: will a short, wide, hull, be more "useful" than a longer but narrower hull? by "useful", i understand the criteria is going to affect the answer, so let's...

from a motor longevity perspective, does it matter if the motor is pulling (bow location) or pushing (stern)? does the motor work harder (= shorter life) and/ or use more juice in either location? not concerned about convenience, as buying a new motor prematurely or rowing home because the...

i've not gone through the entire "materials" thread - yet! Q: anyone use 3M VHB tape? i've used it extensively on vehicle work (van & cap conversions) but wondered how salt water might affect it's durability. thx

i just started to read the "Decking" sticky and this gave me a thought: Q: is there any value from a safety perspective to raise the gunnels of a Jon Boat? i understand the design free-board would not change its effective dimension, but assumed the raised portion might act as a spray dodge in...

in an ideal world, is it any advantage versus buying a longer boat? i understand to retrofit the pods would be a solution, but for a new purchase for the same length of craft, is it a performance enhancer?

would a low height (36" +/- over the gunnels) cuddy cabin render a flat bottom boat incontrollable? if not, anyone have a link to some ideas? thanks