| There are so many different kinds of boats to | | | | strangers will give you a friendly wave from their |
| pick from, how do you decide which one you | | | | cottage. |
| want? You really need to figure out what you | | | | Closed Bow Runabout boats are swift and |
| want to use the boat for. | | | | smooth to drive. You can use them for a variety |
| There is a different type of boat required if you | | | | of water sports. |
| want to do deep sea fishing compared to a fun | | | | Sailboats are for those that like to relax as they |
| craft for river fishing or cruising. What a boat | | | | cruise around the lake and oceans. Sailboats are |
| needs goes according to your lifestyle, your | | | | dependent on wind so it does take time to get to |
| experience and what you are interested in. If you | | | | wherever you are going. Larger sailboats also |
| hobby is fishing then you do not need to buy a | | | | have a tiny motor for when there is next to no |
| speed boat. | | | | wind or to get off the lake/ocean faster if a |
| Boat Types: | | | | storm is brewing in the distance. |
| Fishing Boats: | | | | Kayaks are very suitable for most body of |
| Is your main reason to buy a boat going to be | | | | waters. They only have seats for one or two |
| for fishing? It if is, than you need a fishing boat. | | | | people but they are great to get into areas other |
| Fishing boats come in a variety of shapes, sizes | | | | boats could not get into. Kayaks are easy to |
| and styles. It depends on where you plan to go | | | | maneuver in hard to get around places. |
| fishing. There are boats designed specifically | | | | Canoes are a cheap boat to buy. You can use |
| towards where they are going to be used. | | | | them for fishing lakes, ponds, small rivers and |
| Airboats can take you to fishing spots that would | | | | streams. My father and brother's favorite past |
| not be able to normally get access to with other | | | | time was canoe-tripping. Similar to camping but |
| types of boats. For example, low level water | | | | you go by canoe from lake to lake and stop at |
| areas such as a swamp. Some fishing boats are | | | | night to set up camp on land. It is amazing how |
| more suitable for when you want to go fishing in | | | | much camping gear you can get into a canoe. |
| bigger bodies of water and after the bigger fish. | | | | Rowboats are inexpensive and built sturdy. They |
| There are fishing boats that are built for both | | | | can be a lot of work to row back to shore if you |
| freshwater and salt-water fishing. They function | | | | have been fishing all day. It is wise to decide, part |
| well for every type of fishing and water. | | | | way through the day, when you want to return |
| Leisure Boats: | | | | so you can turn around and continue to fish. At |
| These boats are great for people who want to | | | | least you are heading home at the same time. |
| drive around the lakes and other waters with | | | | Deck Boats are fun leisure boats. They usually |
| your friends and family. Some of the leisure boats | | | | hold 8-12 people and the party crowd loves them. |
| even have large bows that have more seats and | | | | Houseboats and Yachts are great for entertaining |
| spots for sunbathing. | | | | and boat living. They have lots of room. |
| It is fun to drive from one end of the lake to the | | | | Houseboats are expensive and but not suitable |
| other, in a leisure boat, looking at all the different | | | | for anyone who is new to boating. |
| types of cottages, to see what changes there | | | | A visit to a boat show will give you an even |
| are from the previous summer and to wave | | | | bigger selection of types of boats that are |
| across to friends on shore stretched out lazily in | | | | available. |
| their lawn chairs. People are so friendly. Complete | | | | |