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Recent Examples of johnboat
On an aluminum johnboat, a good seat can make a world of difference.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for johnboat
Noun
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How to visit Visitors should spend the night, either at one of the park’s many campgrounds (some drive-in, some backcountry, and many only accessible by canoe) or on the water in a houseboat (permit required).—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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And so Africans developed what are known as surf canoes to get from the beach to the coastal fisheries, to get to shipping lanes.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
25 Mar. 2025
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Erik Heil Germany, one of the newer teams, is led by driver Erik Heil, a two-time bronze medalist in the 49er skiff class.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nearby, rowboats glide across the main lake, a scene seemingly unchanged for generations.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rent a rowboat or canoe to angle for catfish and bass on the 12-acre lake, or kayak on the Dan River.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The pilot was able to inflate pontoons so the helicopter remained upright on the water and there were no serious injuries, though the passengers were all taken to hospital.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Josey — who was found asleep and alone on the adrift pontoon later that day — still holds a lot of guilt.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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In one of the most memorable finale scenes, Tanya kills everyone on the yacht and then falls to her death trying to get on a dinghy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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On Christmas Eve 1788, settlers hopped into flatboats at Limestone (Maysville, Kentucky) and traveled for four days down the icy Ohio River to establish Losantiville, later called Cincinnati.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2024
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The early whiskey makers in Kentucky were the first to barrel and ship their whiskey on flatboats down to New Orleans.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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With cozy cabins, 10 landscaped RV sites, a full-service pub, live music on weekends, nearby airboat tours, and kayak and paddle board rentals, The Cove has quietly built a devoted following over the years.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bring a canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard, along with a life preserver and whistle.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a raft of feature updates, the new OS brings major security and privacy improvements from both Google and Samsung, and a new, Apple-like ecosystem.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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During subsequent performances, spectators took in the music from boats and rafts on the water.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Johnboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/johnboat. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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