What is a Boat?
During ancient times, people would lash together logs to make a floating raft or cut down a thick tree and build a dug out canoe. Today, around the world you can still find these boat types and vessels in different cultures. You can also find certain types of boats that are designed for unpowered travel as well as powered travel. Sailboats are designed for unpowered movement, wind power. They are also usually equipped with engines or motors in case their is no wind.
One of the oldest boats unearthed was an 8,000 year old dug out canoe.
Common means of propulsion for most types of boats employ several different methods and include:
• wind power sailing, paddles, rowing, push pole,
• motorized boats
• inboard engines
• outboard engines
Some of the more popular boat types include:
• Sailboat
• Canoe
• Kayak
• Shrimp boat
• Fishing boat
• Skiff boat
• Catamaran
• Ski boat
• Flats boat
• Cabin Cruiser
• Center Console
• Power boat
• Trawler
• Yacht
No matter how you like to spend your time on the water, a vessel or craft has probably been constructed to help you get the most out of your maritime experience.
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• Lund Boats for sale
• Repo boats