Common Boat Types Explained

Wonder what type of boat is best for you? We try to go over the most common boat types and explain the most prominent benefits and activities that each are designed for. Although you can do almost any boating activity in any type of boat, you should know what you think you want to do most often and pair that with the best boat fit for you. Your first boat is the hardest one to get right. In this video we will cover:
0:00 Intro
2:00 Aluminum Fishing Boats
2:25 Bass Boats
2:50 Bay/Flats Boats
3:10 Center Consoles
3:30 Fish and Ski Boats
3:55 Bow rider Boats
4:20 Deck Boats
4:40 High Performance
4:55 Watersports (tow) Boats
5:20 Pontoon Boats
5:40 Cuddy Cabin Boats
6:05 Mid-Cabin (Express) Cruiser
6:30 Salon (Euro) Cruiser
6:50 Flybridge Cruiser
7:15 Trawler/Yacht
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[@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.

[@davemc162]

Simply excellent. Thank you.

[@RohitKumar-pp9qn]

Great explanation ☺️☺️

[@andhisaputra1051]

Thanks... good to know for my design reff

[@ozelot250]

As always great video great content

[@boatinglessons]

We appreciate the feedback, thank you!

[@hanzelbook]

Thanks so much, good explanation...

[@boatinglessons]

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

[@DanBailey1stDelta]

Thank you, very helpful

[@boatinglessons]

Our pleasure Daniel!

[@UnLikeU]

great video... helps me...

[@ajlancjc99]

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

[@mountainmandale1587]

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

[@831Adventures]

Is cabin cruiser good for off shore fishing?

[@senoberencana8981]

Thanks boss

[@boatinglessons]

My pleasure!

[@Adrianotanable]

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

[@apantherinpalmas]

Good to know; thank you sir! =)

[@SeanHorsfall]

My pleasure!

[@boatinglessons]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bobbertonsmivelton7019]

This is so underrated

[@boatinglessons]

I think that is a compliment? 🤣

[@bobbertonsmivelton7019]

@@boatinglessons It is

[@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.

[@DrSlick]

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

[@saifsalah8593]

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

[@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

[@josueruiz3923]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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!

[@craigparse1439]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@austingreen5223]

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

[@boatinglessons]

Sounds good!

[@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.

[@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! 🤣

[@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

[@mko.5408]

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

[@boatinglessons]

Sounds logical Marco 🤣

[@bconscious8841]

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

[@blazincrab6685]

Rib boats?

[@boatinglessons]

Missed those. Just more rare here in Canada

[@francisflores9972]

❤❤❤❤

[@boatinglessons]

Thanks!😊

[@davemccage7918]

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[@t.fidler5895]

I never understood people who find fishing fun

[@jamesdickson8956]

What is this really a'boat?

[@sutv6754]

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

[@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

[@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

[@noyzizi]

My god man put some enthusiasm in your voice

[@colin5577]

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

[@BlkK1ng]

Ohhh ok so it would be a mini aluminum boat

[@addictedtobananas4691]

I want oil tanker 🗿

[@vidhyapradhan7332]

Jay Shree Ram 🙏🚩🚩🚩

[@makingitlookeasy]

Lose the orange banner so we can see the boats.

[@boatinglessons]

That’s great feedback; thank you!

[@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 :)

[@melisimon]

My auntie is named Melissa Simon which is A Greek name

[@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]

HEY TRAWLER I KNOW THAT BOAT.

[@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

[@rkhokhlan]

IM POOR :(

[@shmackcitymatt6836]

ik eet boterham

[@mastluob2554]

What is dangling from your chin ?

[@jashneetkumar8837]

Really bruv

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

This guy is a bit of a snore.

[@backcountrywesternhunter7452]

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