Name:   Aardvark - Subject:   Boat Length Date:   4/12/2014 9:14:08 PM

Going from long boats to short boats, the correct way to measure a jonboat would be to measure from bow to stern, but would that include the outboard motor?  I ask because word around the lake last year was that Ned was ticketing boats over 14' that didn't have a fire extinguisher and throwable lifesaving device.  My jonboat is a shade under 14' without the motor, and it is a pain to find room for the extra stuff when I cram every spare corner with fishing gear.