The following additional types of boat are available from the boatoon.com MARKETPLACE:
Motor yacht
Sailboat
Sailing yacht
Cabin boat
The motor boat and its categories
A motor boat has many diverse uses. It is for recreational purposes (eg, cruiser, daycruiser, weekender) used, on the other, as place of residence (house boat), as a working vehicle or in the largest form as cruise ship. A motor boat can be quite seaworthy. The motor boat interiors range from simple cabins to luxurious inventory with jacuzzi and sauna.
Motor boat History
The first motor boat was developed by Gottlieb Daimler in 1886, which operates on the principle of petrol engine. In August 1886 Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach test drove the boat in the Neckar. By the end of 1886, the first public presentation of a motor boat took place on the forest lake in Cannstatt.
Design principles of a motor boat
There are two basic design principles of a motor boat: displacement boat and glider. A displacment boat displaces the amount of water equal to its own weight. A glider, usually a lighter boat is capable by its construction, is capable of leaving the bow wave behind and thereby displacing less water than its weight. This also means a speedboat creates a smaller wake and "slides" over the water.
The motor boat is sporty
The motor boat has also developed its own sport. Like the Formula 1 in the automotive sector there are so-called motor boat races where speed boats (motor boat, which construction especially emphasises high speeds and competitive racing in sporting competitions) compete against each other in different classes. Since 1908 motor boat races have been part of the Olympic program. The fastest motor boat can reach speeds of over 300 km/h.
Which manufacturers make your motor boat?
The world's largest producers of a motor boat include Dufour and Beneteau in France and Bavaria Yachts and HanseYachts in Germany. Check out our cheap top models from these and other boat manufacturers such as Azimut, Bayliner, Princess, Dehler or Elan and discover your favourite boat! No matter what watersport passion you pursue - whether it's sailing, cruising, water skiing, fishing or speedboat driving - in the boatoon.com MARKETPLACE you will find something suitable.
Tips for boat and water sports fans
... If you could do with a holiday, but don't fancy taking on the responsibilities of buying your own motor boat, you can also find great deals in our charter section.
Whether you're looking for a small motor boat for weekend trips, for water skiing, a dinghy or a big, comfortable motor yacht for longer journeys. In the boatoon.com MARKETPLACE you can find what your heart desires. Do you have suggestions, requests or questions? Contact us any time at bootsboerse@boatoon.com
