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    A motorboat, speedboat or powerboat is a boat that is exclusively powered by an engine.
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    • A motorboat is a small craft with one or more engines for propulsion. Motorboats are commonly used for work, recreation, sport, or racing. Boat engines vary in shape, size, and type. These include inboard, outboard (integrating, the engine, gearbox, and propeller in one portable unit mounted in the rear), and inboard-outboard (or “sterndrive”, … See more

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    Although the screw propeller had been added to an engine (steam engine) as early as the 18th century in Birmingham, England, by James Watt, boats powered by a petrol engine only came about in the later part of the 19th ce… See more

    Hull type

    From a design point of view, a boat’s hull type reflects its use and the waters it will be used it. These include displacement hulls, vee-bottom hulls, modified vee-bottom hulls, deep-vee hulls and trim tabs for vee-bottom hull… See more

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    • Electric boat
    • Go-fast boat
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  1. Boat that is powered by an engine
    A motorboat is a boat that is powered by an engine. It is usually used for recreational activities such as fishing, water skiing, and cruising. Motorboats can range in size from small, inflatable craft to large, luxurious yachts. Motorboats offer a fun and convenient way to get out on the water and explore.

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    Is a motorboat a powerboat?
    A motorboat or powerboat is a boat that is exclusively powered by an engine; faster examples may be called "speedboats". 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.

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    What should I know before buying a motorboat?
    Make sure to have the right size and fit for each person on your boat. Make sure the boat is properly registered. All motorboats must be registered with the state or country in which it is operated. This ensures that you are compliant with all local laws and regulations. Get familiar with the area and check the weather.

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    What is the difference between a sailboat and a motorboat?
    Unlike a sailboat that can harness the wind as a natural and free power source, a motorboat is completely reliant on diesel fuel. Running out of fuel in the middle of your journey can leave you stranded. Furthermore, this dependence on fossil fuels also means that operating a motorboat has a greater environmental impact compared to sailing.

    First time on a motor boat: what you should know - yachting

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    How do you start a motorboat?
    Starting a motorboat is straightforward; turn it on and off you go, cruising wherever you fancy. There's no need to fuss over ropes, the jib, sails, lazy bags, lazy jacks, or the whereabouts of the crank. Unlike on a sailboat where there's always something to keep you occupied, a motorboat offers pure relaxation and peace of mind.

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    Who started the American Moth Boat?
    At much the same time, 1929 in fact, halfway around the world another development class, the American Moth Boat was started by Captain Joel Van Sant and Ernest J. Sanders of Elizabeth City, North Carolina with the boat “Jumping Juniper” built of Atlantic White Cedar from the Great Dismal Swamp.

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    A Beginners Guide to Motorboats. There are many different types of motorboats, from small runabouts to mega yachts, with a vast array of hull shapes, construction materials, and propulsion systems.

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    Dec 8, 2020 · How to Name a Boat – Several Excellent Boat Naming Ideas. Learn about all the different types of motorboats that exist - from Aft-cabin to Walkaround, here are 28 kinds of powerboats.

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    First time on a motor boat: what you should know

    08. 2024. Share. Motor boats don't often take centre stage in our magazine, but we're about to change that. This in-depth feature explores the different kinds of motorboats, their manufacturers, how they differ from sailboats, and weighs …

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