Types of Boats

Most recreational boats fall into one of these categories of pleasure craft:

• Personal watercraft (waverunners, etc.)
• Paddlesports boats (kayaks, canoes, shells, inflatables)
• Dinghies (whether powered by sail, motor or paddles)
• Runabouts (up to 25 ft., inboard and outboard powered)
• Daysailers (sailboats up to 25 ft.)
• Cruisers (25 to 65 ft.)
• Sailboats (cruising and racing, 25 to 65 ft.)

Of course, there are other, larger types of boats used for commercial and military purposes.