I am looking for an open design boat (without benches) similar to the picture below. Does this type of layout have a particular name for it so I can do searches for it when looking for one to buy?
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A jon boat has a square bow, but lots of people call small boats a "jon." I think "skiff" is the most correct term for an open boat that size (square bow would be a scow, which can be a type of skiff).
But if you are searching, be flexible since people call them anything these days. Even "john."
Can't afford a new one, but is there an older models out there with the same layout, but in a 17-18' length. The more I look at the 16', I don't think it is going to work very well for me, wife & 3 kids (10,8,8) & I don't see much out there in the longer version.