Common Boat Types Explained

[@boatinglessons]

Did we miss any of the most popular boat types?

[@stevewindisch7400]

You mean other than sailboats? :) Essentially 3 basic hull types: Racing, cruising, and multihull. Within those are open, fully decked, partially decked, cuddy cabin, and full cabin. Regarding sail rig, over 90% are what is called "Marconi Rig" with triangular Main and Jib. Gaff rigs have a quadrangular main sail and an extra boom (like a "Schooner"), and "Cat Boats" have a gaff main with the mast very far forward. A Cutter Rig, also rare, sports 2 Jibs in the front overlapping and a main. Yawls and Ketches have smaller second Mizzen Masts; Yawl behind the cockpit, Ketch in front of it. "Auxiliary Racers" are mostly cruisers that race for fun (sometimes with a taller mast than usual and slightly different hull form for speed which is a compromise with interior cabin space). Catamarans and Trimarans have 2 or 3 hulls. They are generally faster, but less maneuverable (and usually more expensive to dock because of the width). Trimarans have more cabin space but are a little slower than catamarans which are considered the fastest sailing craft (some capable of over 20 knots). Then there is another classification regarding the keel; Deep Keel is the classic sailing boat with a deep draft, usually with lead ballast in it. Centerboards, Swing Keels, and Dagger Boards are sliding keels going up or down that allow the boat to come into shoal waters and shallower docking areas. Many of these types have Water Ballast which is a large water tank in the bilge to keep the boat stabile under sail when filled. This saves a lot of weight when empty, allowing boats of up to 26' to weigh as little as 2,500 lbs on a trailer.

[@jamespower9208]

Sail boats

[@luisjimenez2507]

Walkarounds?!

[@pietro4281]

Yes, you missed at least Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and sail boats

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

I saw a boat on 2 legs before, what are they?

[@choimdachoim9491]

In my opinion, Cuddy Cabin with outboard motor is the most useful all-around boat. Great for fishing with 4 people, big enough for off-shore, room for someone to get out of the sun or the weather, portable toilet, walk-around to the bow, sleeps 2 easily, small enough to tow with any vehicle, etc.

[@skinny1968]

Other than the outboards I agree. We like to anchor at a bar or beach and outboards on the transom are just in the way.

[@divineunique77]

So with the cuddy cabin can you sail across the ocean?.. I'm just getting into boating and I want to start with something that can travel to different lands, in case sh** hit the fan

[@choimdachoim9491]

@divineunique77 It'll get you across the Gulf in good weather. It uses an outboard motor so you'll need lots of fuel.

[@divineunique77]

@@choimdachoim9491 Thanks for the info

[@davemccage7918]

Not if you live somewhere that summer hits 118 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Cuddy cabins just become floating saunas.

[@ajlancjc99]

Good topic. Would have appreciated a price range for each.

[@mountainmandale1587]

As little as you can imagine to more than you can imagine.

[@LivnMyLifazBestIKan]

Hello, brand new to boating and really looking to get educated on the best type of boat for my family. I really appreciate the brief yet concise information you presented in this video and was hoping to hear about any recommendations you could make for me. We are a small family of 3; however, if we add in the grandparents and kiddos we can easily become a party of about 10 people. We've rented pontoon boats that are fun and definitely spacious for lake use, but we are also interested in acquiring a vessel that could be used in open waters (for example trips to Catalina). Activities for the kids involve pulling them on tubes or rafts but that may progress to skiing later in the future. I've been drawn to the aesthetics of the Bowriders, Cuddy Cabins, and Pontoons but have no idea on what kind of engine specs to look out for with the most straightforward maintenance. I appreciate all of your help and guidance, and I look forward to exploring your other videos you have made available. Thank you again! 🙂 Happy Boating... Oh I also forgot to mention, that I would like to buy a previously owned boat first.

[@ozelot250]

As always great video great content

[@boatinglessons]

We appreciate the feedback, thank you!

[@bobbertonsmivelton7019]

This is so underrated

[@boatinglessons]

I think that is a compliment? 🤣

[@bobbertonsmivelton7019]

@@boatinglessons It is

[@rottenroads1982]

All these different boat types explained all have one thing in common: They can all be privately owned, similar to how an individual can privately own their own car. Now, there are other kinds of vessels, such as commercial vessels like passenger vessels, and then the big, large, and hefty freighter vessels. It's like a Highway system. The privately owned boats are like the cars. The Passenger vessels are like the busses and public transportation systems, and the freighters & cargo vessels are like the semi-trucks.

[@hanzelbook]

Thanks so much, good explanation...

[@boatinglessons]

It is meant to cut to the basics only - hope it helped in some way :)

[@davemc162]

Simply excellent. Thank you.

[@RohitKumar-pp9qn]

Great explanation ☺️☺️

[@DanBailey1stDelta]

Thank you, very helpful

[@boatinglessons]

Our pleasure Daniel!

[@andhisaputra1051]

Thanks... good to know for my design reff

[@craigparse1439]

This should have been titled "Common POWER Boat Types". R.I.P. sailboats 😳

[@electricpaisy6045]

At this one lake in france where we used to go on vacation when I was a kid many people had small boats that never left that lake. I always really liked them. Tthey where very unique in size. They had cabins with windows in the front but at the same time those boats were realy tiny. I always wondered how they would feel like inside and if those cabins were for sleeping or only couch area. The boats where like 5m long and 2m wide. the controls where cramped to the side to make space for a realy small door in the middle to the cabin. The biggest one of them was called Quicksilver 510.

[@willbrink]

Not sure where the Whaler Super sport line falls, but seem to do a little of everything well for such a small boat.

[@pg2471]

The super sport boats are side consoles

[@Adrianotanable]

What about landing crafts? They are my favorite type of boat!! I'm about to make a 40 feet fiberglass one

[@UnLikeU]

great video... helps me...

[@DrSlick]

What is the most popular and needed item when it comes to owning a boat? Money.

[@morgankayj]

I want something like a pontoon boat that can fit a lot of people, but that goes faster and can do watersports. What would be the best type? Awesome video by the way!

[@baylorairbear]

Get a 20-22 ft pontoon with the biggest motor you can afford.

[@mamabar6811]

I’m torn between a deck boat and a pontoon. We are a family of 8 but usually bring a couple friends, so we need a 12 passenger boat. For watersports, all we really care about are tubing and kneeboarding. Don’t need a wake setup. But we always hang out in the desert and it’s 110+ degree so a large Bimini top is crucial. Which would you recommend?

[@elvador3042]

Pontoon

[@mamabar6811]

@@elvador3042 thank you! That’s what we are going with.

[@elvador3042]

Congrats hopefully I can get mine in 2 years

[@brucetruong2023]

That's easy,,,Pontoon of course.

[@Kwr34538]

Hi ...I was just wondering if you are near Sudbury as I thought I recognised some of the scenes?!

[@boatinglessons]

Hi Kenneth. We are about an hour south west of Ottawa. (Big Rideau Lake)

[@jackpast]

Living near the ocean and a lot of bays, would a bow rider handle going into the ocean for small amounts of time? Thinking 25’-28’.

[@ronswanson4422]

I would get something rated for saltwater. There are plenty of center consoles with bow seating, or even bay boats such as a smaller Boston whaler.

[@TTURocketDoc]

I do it all the time in my 20ft bow rider but only on calm days and never at max occupancy.

[@senoberencana8981]

Thanks boss

[@boatinglessons]

My pleasure!

[@apantherinpalmas]

Good to know; thank you sir! =)

[@SeanHorsfall]

My pleasure!

[@boatinglessons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlkK1ng]

Would it be considered a sport boat or cruiser boat but not a pontoon 12’ v hull boat with built outboard and steering console with 8hp motor Would that be considered a mini sport boat or mini speed or mini cruise Idk what to call it other than a small boat with a motor

[@saifsalah8593]

And those that are carried on cars what is it called?? Are all types carried on cars? Or special types?

[@mko.5408]

High performance boats: go fast, and look cool got it 😎👍

[@boatinglessons]

Sounds logical Marco 🤣

[@standardprocedure7017]

Is there a max width boat you can buy for rivers and lakes because they have to be brought to the rivef/lake by road ? What I really want to ask is can you buy a yacht for a river/lake ?

[@mikesquashborn2440]

For huge rivers such as the mississippi or columbia I would assume you could. Lots of people have houseboats on these rivers

[@austingreen5223]

i think i might get a tinder dinghy made buy factory with a inboard would that be a good thing

[@boatinglessons]

Sounds good!

[@brentinchley4798]

Yes. What about walk arounds?

[@boatinglessons]

Missed that!

[@scottmccormack3798]

My first boat was a 185 sea ray open bow with a wake board tower. Now I'm in a 204 angler walkaround with a small cuddy. First boat was great in the lakes of Arizona, but not my choice now living in the northeast once again.

[@brentinchley4798]

@@scottmccormack3798 I’ve got a 1995 bayliner trophy 2352 hard top walkaround First boat ever and I love it. Hard to steer at slow speeds but no problem once you get going

[@bconscious8841]

wish you knew as much about shaving as you do about boating :)

[@831Adventures]

Is cabin cruiser good for off shore fishing?

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

what about ocean basic fishing boats like a dory or something. im looking for a boat for newfoundland cod fishing no clue what to look for

[@boatinglessons]

Sorry that is outside of our wheelhouse....litterally :) Perhaps a local marine association in that area can help? Good luck!

[@francisflores9972]

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[@boatinglessons]

Thanks!😊

[@josueruiz3923]

so im looking for a center console that can go offshore to fish and also have the fam relax

[@carlolo607]

Would you recommend a Yamaha jet powered boat for a starter boat?

[@MonicaHolly143]

Yes if ur just in a river or lake or near shore it is not good in inlets and offshore

[@jackd8830]

I’m going to go tubing behind a trawler

[@boatinglessons]

Lol, please video that for us! 🤣

[@colin5577]

How the hell am I looking at TWO different videos from this guy with the same tufts of missed chin hair?

[@sutv6754]

ALL THIS BOAT TALK AND STYLES. Not one mention of boat used on the river.

[@RyanHarris77]

Shrimp boats, shrimp salad, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo

[@ScottFranklin-of3nz]

It's just that the department of transportation has, most indefinitely even, changed if any attempts at all any insurance an owner may have other priority boats for patrols is a priority same reoccurring maintenance on patrol boats is annoying the gadgets on patrol ships have changed all boats and googlemaps has not discussed any particular referred technology

[@t.fidler5895]

I never understood people who find fishing fun

[@abluuykahn4217]

No so much fun but just doing something on the water ..

[@BlkK1ng]

Ohhh ok so it would be a mini aluminum boat

[@addictedtobananas4691]

I want oil tanker 🗿

[@noyzizi]

My god man put some enthusiasm in your voice

[@vidhyapradhan7332]

Jay Shree Ram 🙏🚩🚩🚩

[@Dafoodmaster]

can i get involved in north african - european drug smuggling with my rowboat? thanks for your help

[@boatinglessons]

We don't know that water well enough to give advice ;)

[@Dafoodmaster]

@@boatinglessons well thanks anyway

[@jamesdickson8956]

What is this really a'boat?

[@davemccage7918]

Y

[@makingitlookeasy]

Lose the orange banner so we can see the boats.

[@boatinglessons]

That’s great feedback; thank you!

[@blazincrab6685]

Rib boats?

[@boatinglessons]

Missed those. Just more rare here in Canada

[@none5013]

Missing … dinghy • sailboat … um aluminum • uh fucking uhh 🥶 Idk nun elce

[@boatinglessons]

Lots of unique boat types - covering the most common in our market area :)

[@dakotarojas22]

Great video. I loved it, but I could not stop looking at your chin and the 1 or 2 chin hairs u missed.

[@melisimon]

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[@melisimon]

So yeah story Plauges it’s me David the Spirit Guy

[@melisimon]

You’re the best I’m Glad I know about you

[@melisimon]

My auntie is named Melissa Simon which is A Greek name

[@melisimon]

HEY TRAWLER I KNOW THAT BOAT.

[@mastluob2554]

What is dangling from your chin ?

[@jashneetkumar8837]

Really bruv

[@rkhokhlan]

IM POOR :(

[@backcountrywesternhunter7452]

Badly needs a new razor or shaver. Hard to not fixate on his chin and the left behind hairs…..Lol 😂

[@jakubgruszczynski4069]

You are NOT going to tell me in what boat I can or cannot sleep. What a dork. Unsubscribed.

[@shmackcitymatt6836]

ik eet boterham

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

This guy is a bit of a snore.