It really depends on the size of the pond you are fishing and the terrain around it. I have an 8' and 14' jonboats. The 8' is perfect for myself and simple to load. The 14' is good for myself and 1, 2, or sometimes 3 others, but awkward to load and move around. In small ponds, a 12' jonboat with a trolling motor is all you need unless you want to get fancy and put 5 hp. motors on, fancy seats, etc.
