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The Diverse Forms of Boating

Boating has become a very popular activity. With this the diversity has also increased with new ways to enjoy the water.

Motor Boating
Motor boats are also commonly called power boats. Motor boats are powered by an internal combu
stion engine which can be mounted inboard or outboard depending on the size and shape of the boat. Inboard motors have everything except the propeller housed inside the craft. An outboard motor has the motor and propeller mounted outside on the back of the boat. The variation used really depends on that particular boats design and intended usage.

Personal watercraft are not generally considered to be motor boats although they are powered by an inboard motor. PWC are normally in a class of their own and they have seen an enormous burst in popularity over the last ten years or so. The combination of the design of the hull and power to weight ratio allow power boats to move very quickly through the water.

Yachting
Yachts are boats which are purely designed for pleasure while cruising or travelling. They feature many amenities not found on smaller boats. Yachts are usually power by a motor like motor boats but can also be found with sails.

Boat Racing
With the increasing technological capabilities of boat manufacturers and the willingness of corporations to sponsor events, boat racing has become incredibly popular. Many events are now televised and attract large audiences at events around the world. With the unbelievably high speeds that racing boats attain many accidents and injuries occur.

Sail Boating
Sailboats are powered by the movement of the wind. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, thus they also have different variations of sails. Sailboats are not usually used for commercial purposes anymore although some third-world countries still employ them for fishing. Nowadays the primary use of sailboats is recreation and racing. Sailboat racing may not be as exciting to watch as speedboats but the technical aspects of operating a sailboat are much greater than those of speedboats.

Water Sports
With the increasing popularity of boating in general, boating water sports have also seen a dramatic rise in popularity. Water skiing, wakeboarding and tubing are all common ways of being pulled behind a power boat.

Ships
Ships are used for a variety of commercial purposes. This includes mainly transportation. These large crafts are able to carry large quantities of cargo in a cost-effective way. Tanker ships commonly carry oil and other liquids across the world. These ships are so big that they usually have one or more boats on them for emergency purposes. Tugboats also can be considered ships although instead of carrying cargo they are used to assist in moving large ships.

As you can see there are a variety of uses for boats. From recreational craft to massive cargo-carrying ships.

The Boating Source provides general information about boating. Our articles and safety tips allow just about everyone to learn about boating.

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