Can I Remove 4' off a 16' John Boat?

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  2. troy2000
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    By the wayMichaelm2n, Jon boats are no fun to paddle or row. They aren't designed for it.

    In shallow water, poling is probably the way to go. Otherwise, I'd slap a small outboard or a trolling motor on it.
     
    troy2000, May 24, 2012
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