Chris

I would say you will find the biggest differance between a Jon and "V"
hull will be the ride comfort - and how wet you get - espec. if the
water gets some white-caps or rough due to other boats.

I have a 12' V bottom that I use on small-ish lakes/ponds - where
carry in is req'd or where motor restrictions exist. Works fine. You
will probally find that the flat bottoms are more stable - depending
on the width.

As far as the size of waters you take your boat on - only you can be
the judge of what is small. Use caution, watch the weather, and have
a PFD handy.

Jim

On Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:25:53 -0500, Chris
wrote:

I'm planning on buying a new Lowe L1448M jon boat. Will this boat be
stable enough in rivers and small lakes? Are there any differences
between the flat noses and the v noses of the boat? I'm planning on
getting an 8HP motor, do you think that will be enough power for 2
people. I'm not looking for speed, just enough to get around.


Thanks in advance,
Chris