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Bow Riders
All-purpose runabouts with extra seats and forward access
to the bow, a convenient spot to relax and sun. Outboard or
stern-drive power. Smaller versions are fine for water skiing;
larger versions allow some camping. All are suited to short-distance
cruising. Mid-teens to upper-20s ft. long. (Trailerable; 1-5
people)
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Cuddy Cabins
Small cruisers with compact cabins to camp, do some simple
cooking, and get out of the weather. Outboard or stern-drive
power. Great day cruisers and overnighters for small groups.
Also used on big water for trolling for fish. High-teens to
about 30 ft. (Trailerable; 1-5 people)
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Deck Boats
Feature a one-level deck throughout and often rails or gunnels
all around, all built on a performance hull. Multi-purpose
craft that serve anglers, swimmers, sunbathers, evening social
cruisers, and folks at the dock. These 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 mid-teens to upper-20s.
(Trailerable; 1-8 people)
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Fish and Skis
Interior layouts of these craft allow boaters to enjoy the
two most popular on-water 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; 1-5 people)
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Folding Boats
Made to store, then unfold and float, these consist of lightweight
frames that are covered by fabric or plastic. Usable by one
or two, they range from about seven to just over 10 ft. (Trailerable;
1-3 people)
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High-Performance Boats
Designed for speed, these can be deep-vee or catamaran-hulled
craft with big power. Creature comforts are included in the
cockpit and below decks; fishing craft are more spartan. Outboard
and stern-drive power, often sophisticated engines, can push
even larger craft to speeds in the 60-mph range, sometimes
faster. Size starts in the mid-20s and tops out in the 50s.
(Trailerable; 1-5 people)
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House Boats
These are the recreational vehicles of the water, with wide
beams and cabins that cover most ofY� the deck. Inside are
private staterooms, a head or two (with shower), a big galley,
and eating and entertainment areas. Generally used on calm
bodies of water, though some with modified vee-hulls are found
on big rivers and the Great Lakes. Fiberglass or steel hulls
are common. Even the small house boats that start about 30
ft. are spacious; hotel-sized craft range up to the 50s and
60s. (Not Trailerable; 1-8+ people)
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Inflatable Boats
Short five- and six-footers are used as dinghies. Mid-sized
models in the 12- to 18-ft. range are more durable, have more
interior space, and can handle an outboard; such mid-sized
models can carry several passengers and serve as runabouts.
Newer, hard-hull (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;
1-5 people)
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Jon Boats
Multi-purpose camping, freshwater fishing and hunting craft,
typically aluminum and powered by a small to moderate outboard
or oars. Length in mid-teens to low-20s; accommodates three
to five on bench seats, plus gear. (Trailerable; 1-5 people)
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Motor Yachts
All the amenities of home in a traditional vee-hulled 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 diesel 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;
1-8+ people)
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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 seating space (sometimes
convertible to sleepers). Good for fishing, swimming and sunning.
Start in the high-teens and go to the upper-20 ft. range.
(Trailerable; 1-8 people)
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Runabouts
Feature open or closed bows, outboard or stern-drive power,
and mostly vee-hulls. 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; 1-8 people)
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Trawlers
These 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;
1-8 people)
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Waterski Boats
Powered by inboards, these "throw" a perfect wake for very
serious water skiers and wake boarders. Used at tournaments
and for training. Passengers usually include the driver and
a "spotter." Range from about 18 ft. to the mid-20s. (Trailerable;
1-5 people)
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