Boat - Propulsion

Propulsion

The most common means are:

  • human power (rowing, paddling, setting pole and so on.)
  • wind power (sailing)
  • Motor powered propellers
    • Inboard
      • internal combustion (gasoline, diesel, heavy fuel oil)
      • steam (coal, fuel oil)
    • Inboard/Outboard (sterndrive)
      • gasoline
      • diesel
    • Outboard
      • electric
    • paddle wheel
    • Water jet (personal water craft, jetboat)
    • Air fans (hovercraft, air boat)

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