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Boat Type Definitions:
Category: Powerboats
Aft Cabin; Vessel in which the master cabin is
located in rear or aft portion of the boat.
Angler; Open fishing boat designed for offshore or large bays
and lakes. Sometimes found with small cabins.
Bass Boat; Open fishing boat with flush decks for ease of
standing and casting. Small electric trolling motors auxiliary to
larger gasoline powerplant.
Bowrider; Runabout powerboats characterized by an open area
forward of the console with seating for passengers.
Catamaran (Power); Twin hulls joined by a solid structure or
support posts. Is known for greater stability in seas and wind.
Center Console; Open powerboat with a central console
consisting of steering, engine controls and electronics, popular
with anglers and as a runabout.
Classic (Power); Older vessels regarded for their design and
workmanship.
Commercial; Boats designed specifically for business use,
such as cargo, fishing, or passenger service.
Convertible; Good for cruising and fishing, these boats
feature large, open deck-level cabins and open cockpits.
Cruiser (Power); Designed for those who prefer traveling.
Emphasis is on comfort and ease of operation rather than speed or
performance.
Cuddy Cabin; Runabout or fishing boats with small cabins for
sleeping and/or cooking. Designed for short trips.
Deck Boat; Boats designed for drifting or low-powered
cruising on lakes and rivers. Characterized by open, spacious deck
for seating or small parties.
Downeast; Cruising powerboat featuring a tall salon/console
giving way to a shorter deck forward and an open cockpit aft.
Express; A cruiser with an open, deck-level cabin for
entertaining.
Flats Boat; Specialty fishing boat for use in shallow waters
such as mud or sand flats.
Flybridge; Powerboat featuring a raised platform above the
cabin and deck with its own set of engine controls and electronics.
High Performance; Powerboats designed for high-speed cruising
or racing.
Houseboat; Powerboats designed similarly to small condos with
boxy design used for slow cruising or second or first homes.
Jet Boat; Any motorboat powered by a jet drive, which uses a
high-speed pump rather than a propeller.
Jon Boat; Small open motorboats without a console or cabin
powered by a small outboard engine.
Motoryacht; Large powerboats designed for comfort, luxury and
distance cruising.
Motoryacht With Cockpit; Same as Motoryacht with a larger
open area in the aftermost section of the boat for outdoor
gathering.
Open Fisherman; Powerboats without cabins or oversized
consoles designed for ease of movement by anglers throughout the
boat.
Pilothouse; Boats that feature a prominent, enclosed cabin
for the skipper or pilot of the vessel.
Pontoon; Usually deck or party boats that use aluminum, steel
or composite pontoons for the hull.
Runabout; Smaller powerboat designed for day-trips, cruising
and some watersports such as skiing.
Sedan Bridge; A cruising powerboat with a salon and separate
bridge for the captain.
Ski Boat; Powerboat specially designed to tow waterskiers.
Small Cruiser; Motorboats designed for couple or family
cruising.
Sport Fisherman; Larger powerboats designed for offshore
fishing.
Sunbridge; Cruising powerboat with a deck level cabin and
open cockpit.
Superyacht; Term reserved for the largest power yachts,
designed for the ultimate in comfort, distance cruising and
traveling fun.
Trawler; Motoryachts designed for distance cruising at slower
speeds with stable, reliable hulls.
Walkaround; Open motorboats or those with consoles or cabins
with deck access all around that is flush with the aft cockpit.
Weekender; Smaller boats designed for comfortable overnight
stays.
Category Sail:
Catamaran (Sail); Twin hulls joined by a solid structure or
support posts. Is known for greater stability in seas and wind.
Classic (Sail); Older vessels regarded for their design and
workmanship.
Cruiser (Sail); Designed for those who prefer traveling.
Emphasis is on comfort and ease of operation rather than speed or
performance.
Cruiser/Racer; Sailboats that combine performance designs
with creature comforts for overnight or long-term trips.
Cutter Sailboat with twin headstays for a pair of jib sails
(the forward sails).
Daysailor/Weekender; Open sailboats or those with small
cabins designed for day or weekend trips.
Ketch; A two-masted sailboat where the smaller, mizzenmast is
located forward of the wheel.
Motorsailer; Cruising sailboats with oversized engines to
allow owners greater flexibility to choose sail or power cruising.
Multi-Hull; Boats with more than one hull such as Catamarans
(two hulls) or Trimarans (three hulls).
Racer; Boat designed for sailboat racing characterized by a
more complex sail plan, lighter weight, and fewer comfort amenities.
Sloop; Sailboat featuring one, straight mast with a masthead
rigged mainsail and a single headstay and jib.
Category PWC:
PWC; Abbreviation for Personal Watercraft, the generic term
for high-performance, small craft such as Jet Ski, Sea Doo, Wave
Runner, and other jet-powered light watercraft.
Category Small Boats
Canoe/Kayak; Fast, fun, human powered boats good for lakes,
rivers and even surfing the waves.
Tenders/Small Boats; Inflatable, paddleboats, rowboats,
electric craft and water toys.
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