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Just like a house they have full kitchens, bedrooms and living and dining areas. They are either outboard or inboard propelled and range from 25 to 150 feet in length. They range from 25–60 feet in length.Īs the name implies houseboats are floating houses. Powered by high horsepower outboards, stern drives or surface drives, these boats are carefully designed to be fast, light and strong, ideal for racing or fast cruising. They are also known as muscle boats or go-fast boats. Performance powerboats are built for speed, featuring narrow beam, steep deadrise, and high power to weight ratios. A push pole is used to navigate the shallow water. They are usually 16–24 feet in length.įlats boats range from 14 feet to 18 feet and are specifically designed to navigate shallow waters needing extremely shallow drafts. They feature comfortable seating and offer livewells and tie downs for rods and have removable, elevated tow bars and ski lockers. They have accessories for each application. They usually have limited cruising accommodations but can provide overnight shelter.įish ‘n Ski boats are used for fishing or skiing.

They have large open cockpits and fish fighting areas aft. The Express Fisherman is designed for high speeds to get to offshore fishing spots in a hurry. “Dual console” walk-through boats have two dashboards and windshields with space to walk between them for allowing access to the bow area for seating and/or fishing. It is typically a 26’ to 40’ boat that has a cabin with berths and a head and dining area. Also called lobster boats, they are built for offshore cruising and fishing. These boats are native to coastal New England. Low cost and an excellent choice for those new to boating. Often carried or towed by a larger boat for going ashore.

They are usually powered by oars, small outboards, or sails. Generally these boat are about 25–35 feet long.Ī dinghy is a small boat, usually 7–12 feet in length. They are outboard or stern drive powered and can be aluminum or fiberglass. They are used for swimming and water sports. These are generally party or family boats. They feature an open deck with plenty of seating. They are usually about 22–30 feet in length.ĭeck boats have a wide beam and feature a V-shaped hull which offers more performance than a pontoon boat. They may accommodate a berth and or head. Cruiser cabins are designed for an overnight stay and are typically large enough for a small galley, several berths and an enclosed head.Ĭuddy cabin boats have a small cabin for storage or a small seating area. They have a large fishing deck aft.Ĭruisers are from 21’–45′ in length and have a cabin in the bow of the boat. The flybridge with elevated helm helps to spot flotsam, other small boats, people or fish. They are perfect for pleasure cruises and offshore fishing. They have large cabins, galleys and berths. They are suited for offshore fishing and cruising. Most use outboard motors for propulsion and the larger size boats are suited for offshore fishing.Ĭonvertibles are 35 foot and greater boats. Like walkarounds, the open hull helps anglers walk from bow to stern, and walk around the console without climbing on the gunwales. They are so-named because their helm is on a console in the center of the boat. A good choice for those new to boating.Ĭenter console boats are from 13’–45′. They are considered a family boat and can be used for fishing and water sports. They are powered by either stern drive or outboard engines. They have more freeboard than a flats boat.Ī bowrider has an open bow area designed for extra seats forward of the helm. Bay boats are 18’–24′ in length and are fiberglass because they are used in salt or brackish waters. They are designed for use in shallow waters of large shallow bays, estuaries or near shore. Due to the special gear, high horsepower outboards and trolling motors they are a relatively high price point.īay boats have a low profile. They are specialized for bass fishing on inland lakes and rivers. These are common types of powerboats and their uses.īass boats are generally 14′ to 23′, and typically used for freshwater fishing. As with any type of watercraft, a boater should take a boating safety course before they go out on the water. Some powerboats even have a hybrid inboard-outboard engine, where the internal combustion engine is installed inside the boat and the gearbox and propeller are outside.

ALUMINUM RUNABOUT BOAT PORTABLE

Some motorboats are fitted with inboard engines, others have an outboard motor installed on the rear, containing the internal combustion engine, the gearbox and the propeller in one portable unit.

Photo Credit: National Safe Boating CouncilĪ powerboat, also referred to as a motorboat or speedboat, is a boat which is powered by an engine.

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