Skiffs refer to a range of boats while a Jon boat comes in only 2 types.

Flats boat vs skiff. Bay Boats - These to come in all shapes but generally range in size from 19-24 ft. So I got a smaller flats skiff for contrast. Skiff noun A light windrainsnow etc.

This flats boat is perfect for a number of different activities. Skiff noun Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person. They usually have raised casting platforms both fore and aft and often their gunwales are wide enough to allow walking along them from one.

Many people who own a flats boat use it inland in freshwater as a bass boat but it seems that the opposite is less commonly practiced. However there are a few boats that seem to straddle the categories. The BTV seems to straddle between the technical skiff and flats boat and I think the boca grande 20 and the moccasin 210 straddle between the flats boats and bay boats - with some hope of.

Cruising up to 60mph with full control. Good thing too otherwise their market is very limited. Flat bottom skiff for the shallows.

More than just a flats boat this model is a technical poling skiff that can handle anything from the shallowest flats to the toughest waters or breeze. The downside to a flat-bottomed boat is that it. The MAKO inshore lineup brings our legendary craftsmanship performance and fishability to anglers prowling the bays bayous flats and more.

Flats boats are skiffs designed primarily for saltwater and in general their makers strive to enable them to go in. Compared to a skiff theres really not much contest as top speeds will reach 46 mph using less fuel while achieving greater range and better maneuverability. A Jon boat is usually tiller controlled via a trolling or outboard motor.