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A Glossary of the different types of boats

Air Boats

Glide in very shallow water and typically are ud for eing nature and

fishing. Power is usually an aircraft engine with propeller for pushing. 18 to 26 ft. long.

(Trailerable; 2­5 people)

All­Purpo Fishing Boats

For tho who fish from a boat for everything that bites, the are

"generalist" craft with space for fishing gear, veral bench ats or a few pedestal chair­back

ats, a simple steering station or steer­by­tiller. They can be aluminum or fiberglass, are

almost always outboard­powered, and are 15 to low­20s ft. long. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Bass Boats

Specialty craft for getting to the bass, fast. Accommodate larger outboards.

Have lots of storage space for rods and gear. Outfitted with electronics and livewells. Usually

feature a raid­deck casting platform in the bow (and often the stern), with provision for an

electric trolling motor. Most often fiberglass, but aluminum models are available. Range from 16

to mid­20 ft. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Bow Riders

All­purpo runabouts with extra ats and forward access to the bow, a

convenient spot to relax and sun. Outboard or stern­drive power. Smaller versions are fine for

water skiing; larger versions allow some camping. All are suited to short­distance cruising. Mid­

teens to upper­20s ft. long. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Canoes

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Paddle­powered craft for exploring shallows to running white water. Great

for fishing techniques. All­purpo aluminum to high­tech composites. Easy to u and enjoy.

Range from about 10 to 22 ft. (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Catamarans, Power

The two­hull design offers added stability, less hull resistance and a larger

load bearing capacity. When under way, air flows between the two hulls creating lift just like an

airplane wing. As a result power catamarans tend to gently slice through waves, instead of

pounding down on them, offering a smooth comfortable ride at any speed.

Center­Console Fishing Boats

Allow angling from any place on deck, since the control station is located in

the center. Generally outboard powered, some have small cabins for the "porta­potty" or to

escape a squall. Depending on size, can be ud offshore as well as near. Length from mid­

teens to high­20s. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Cruising Sailboats

Bring the comforts of home and engine­powered travel options to sailboats,

offering open­cockpit ating for entertaining above decks and one or more cabins below decks

to accommodate family and friends on overnight or extended cruis. Cruising sailboats start at

about 30 ft. and keep going up to the "yacht" range at about 60 ft. (Not Trailerable; 1­8 people)

Cuddy Cabins

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Small cruirs with compact cabins to camp, do some simple cooking, and

get out of the weather. Outboard or stern­drive power. Great day cruirs and overnighters for

small groups. Also ud on big water for trolling for fish. High­teens to about 30 ft. (Trailerable;

1­5 people)

Day Sailers

Small sailboats suited for short day outings on small lakes or calmer waters,

ranging from dinghies (with a centerboard) to more substantial boats with a fixed keel. At about

20 ft., day sailers often include a small cabin or "below decks" area for dry storage. So­called

"pocket cruirs" range from 21 to about 29 ft., have cabins ample enough to accommodate

berths and amenities for basic overnighting. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Deck Boats

Feature a one­level deck throughout and often rails or gunnels all around,

all built on a performance hull. Multi­purpo craft that rve anglers, swimmers, sunbathers,

evening social cruirs, and folks at the dock. The are stable craft. A number of guests will

find room to enjoy being aboard; six friends on smaller versions, eight to ten on larger ones.

Some have small cabins. Most often outboard powered, though some feature stern drives.

Range from mid­teens to upper­20s. (Trailerable; 1­8 people)

Dinghies, Sailing

Small sailboats with a centerboard (a retractable fin) for u off the beach, around

the harbor, or for small­lake sailing and racing. Mostly open­cockpit boats commonly come with

just one sail (a mainsail) under 12 ft.; above that they are likely to have two sails and a covered

foredeck area for gear stowage. Many dinghies race in popular "one design class" where all

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boats in a class are of the exact type and measurement and sailed with equal crews (from one

to four). (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Dinghies, Rowing

Rather fish than sail? Get the rowing dinghy to get around the harbor and

wet a line. Small, car­topable at eight to 12 ft. or so. (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Fish and Skis

Interior layouts of the craft allow boaters to enjoy the two most popular

on­water activities. Have enough power, usually outboard, to pull a skier or two, and to get to

the fishing spot in short order. Storage allows taking skis and tackle. Three or four can ride and

fish in lengths from teens to upper 20s. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Flats Boats

Shallow­draft hulls, mostly fiberglass, with tilting outboard engines. The

craft allow angling access to saltwater flats fish. Each boat features a "poling platform" that

allows navigation and fish spotting. A casting deck gives the angler stable control. Upper­teens

to mid­20s ft. (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Folding Boats

Made to store, then unfold and float, the consist of lightweight frames

that are covered by fabric or plastic. Usable by one or two, they range from about ven to just

over 10 ft. (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

High­Performance Boats

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Designed for speed, the can be deep­vee or catamaran­hulled craft with

big power. Creature comforts are included in the cockpit and below decks; fishing craft are more

spartan. Outboard and stern­drive power, often sophisticated engines, can push even larger

craft to speeds in the 60­mph range, sometimes faster. Size starts in the mid­20s and tops out

in the 50s. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Hou Boats

The are the recreational vehicles of the water, with wide beams and

cabins that cover most of the deck. Inside are private staterooms, a head or two (with shower),

a big galley, and eating and entertainment areas. Generally ud on calm bodies of water,

though some with modified vee­hulls are found on big rivers and the Great Lakes. Fiberglass or

steel hulls are common. Even the small hou boats that start about 30 ft. are spacious; hotel­

sized craft range up to the 50s and 60s. (Not Trailerable; 1­8+ people)

Inflatable Boats

Short five­ and six­footers are ud as dinghies. Mid­sized models in the

12­ to 18­ft. range are more durable, have more interior space, and can handle an outboard;

such mid­sized models can carry veral pasngers and rve as runabouts. Newer, hard­hull

(or rigid) types of 20 ft. and over take moderate power and work well near and offshore. The

"smalls" are easily transported; the "bigs" can be trailered. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Jet Boats

So described becau they are powered by jet pumps linked to engines.

Fun and usually wet, small versions starting at about 12 ft. can take two or three along; larger

versions ranging to 18 ft. can accommodate a couple more folks or pull tubers or skiers.

(Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Jon Boats

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Multi­purpo camping, freshwater fishing and hunting craft, typically

aluminum and powered by a small to moderate outboard or oars. Length in mid­teens to low­

20s; accommodates three to five on bench ats, plus gear. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)

Kayaks

One­ or two­person craft traditionally ud for short­ distance

transportation, now expanded to include whitewater rapids duty and some for "a kayaking" on

bigger lakes and along coasts. (Trailerable; 1 or 2 people)

Motor Yachts

All the amenities of home in a traditional vee­hulled craft for gracious

cruising or entertaining at the dock. A number of design variations offer more aft deck space for

fishing, private aft cabins, sunning space on flybridges or on front decks. Fiberglass and

aluminum hulls, sophisticated electronics, choice of gas or diel inboard power in singles or

twins. Typically range from 30 ft. to the 60s and 70s. Accommodations range from five or six to

a dozen or more. (Not Trailerable; 1­8+ people)

Multihulls, Sail

Called "catamarans" when they have two hulls and "trimarans" if they have

three. Come in a variety of sizes, ranging from the popular 14­ft. and up "cats" launched from

the beach, to high­speed ocean racers of 70­ft. or better. The lightweight hulls make the

boats quicker under sail and well­suited to cruising and anchoring in shallow waters. Wide

cockpit and deck layout in the back and "trampolines" in front provide lots of lounging options.

Larger multihulls come with substantial cabins. (Trailerable; 1­5 people).

Offshore Sportfishing Boats

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Combine the comforts of motor yachts and the functionality of large aft

cockpits to work trophy fish and bring them aboard. Classic, durable deep­vee hulls in fiberglass

and aluminum, often with twin inboards, large fuel capacities for long range, sophisticated

electronics, cabin space for crew and guests. Range from the mid­30s to 50s and 60s. (Not

Trailerable; 1­8 people).

Pedal Boats

Leg­powered, two­ or three­aters for lazy small­ water excursions.

Classic lake boat, great diversion for the kids and not­so­rious anglers. Eight to 12 ft. or so.

(Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Personal Watercraft

More often known by brand names such as "Jet Skis" or "Sea Doos." Two

varieties include stand­on or sit­on; latest versions have gotten a bit bigger to accommodate

three adults. Fun, fast, wet. Range from about six to 10 ft. (Trailerable; 1­3 people)

Pontoon Boats

Two tubes, usually aluminum, under a stable deck surrounded by railings

and powered most often with outboards. Often covered with a canopy, featuring plenty of

ating space (sometimes convertible to sleepers). Good for fishing, swimming and sunning.

Start in the high­teens and go to the upper­20 ft. range. (Trailerable; 1­8 people)

Racing Sailboats

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Span a wide variety of possibilities from high­performance dinghies with spinnakers

and trapezes to a newer crop of offshore one­design class, ranging from 30 to 70 ft. The

performance­oriented boats trade off weight and luxury for speed and maneuverability, and are

generally more spartan below decks with utility berths, head and galley equipment available

over 22 ft. (Not Trailerable; 1­8 people)

Runabouts

Feature open or clod bows, outboard or stern­drive power, and mostly

vee­hulls. Fun for water skiing and wakeboarding, fishing, cruising, sunning throughout the day.

Some add camper canvas to allow overnights. Probably the most popular fiberglass boat made,

though some are aluminum construction. Range from about 16 to upper 20 ft. (Trailerable; 1­8

people)

Sailboards

Surfboard with a sail for tho who like to work waves and wind for an

"athletic" form of solo sailing. Like water and snow skis, sailboards and sails are specialized for

different windsurfing styles and skill levels, from easy gliding to stunts and jumps. Wider, more

stable options are ur­friendly to beginners. Range from eight to over 12 ft. (Trailerable;

usually 1 person)

Trawlers

The sit high in the water, atop stable hulls that get there in comfort,

leisurely. Boast big cabins and all the creature comforts. Handle big rivers, lakes and oceans on

moderate days. Mid 30s to upper 60s in length. (Not Trailerable; 1­8 people)

Waterski Boats

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Powered by inboards, the "throw" a perfect wake for very rious water

skiers and wake boarders. Ud at tournaments and for training. Pasngers usually include the

driver and a "spotter." Range from about 18 ft. to the mid­20s. (Trailerable; 1­5 people)