There are many boat designs available. The function, as well as what type of water they boat will travel through (freshwater or saltwater) determines its design. Below you'll find some of these boat designs, but they are merely a few of the more popular ones. There are many other ones available as well.
Fishing Boat Design
One of the main boat designs is fishing boat design, which, as the name suggests, is primarily used for fishing. These are sturdy, reliable boats that do the best to use as much of the deck as possible. Their size wholly depends on the size of the crew, as well as what they're catching. The water the boat occupies determines how much power the engine needs (e.g. sea boat designs are much more powerful because of the waves). One of their most important features is a compartment beneath the hull that acts as a freezer and keeps the catch fresh.
Small Wooden Dinghy Boat Design
Those who are just starting to build boats often beginning with dinghies because they're so easy to build, and they don't need a lot of skills, resources, or time. Usually, they're used in calm water because you navigate them with a paddle. Although the simple boat design appear as a drawback, they are nonetheless, a great choice for anyone who's just starting to learn how to navigate a boat or who wants a reliable, low maintenance boat design.
Runabout Boat Design
The runabout boat design is sporty, fast, and versatile. This is great for water skiing because when the boat moves quickly and crashes against waves, it can give a rush of adrenaline. There are three types of runabout boat designs: the cuddy cabin boat design, the deck boat design, and the bowrider boat design.
Houseboat Design
Although the name is rather self-explanatory for this boat design, there are actually two different types of houseboats: those that are always stationary (usually built without a power source) and those that are usually on the move (used mainly by those who rent them to take on a vacation).
Yacht Design
Yachts are typically used for recreation. Their size usually is proportional to how much you're able to spend on them, but range from 8 to 12m long with the larger size yachts being the most luxurious but also the most pricey to maintain. Nonetheless, this is a very highly sought-after boat design because they come with a lot of features that make them fun to sail. Some of the features you'll find on yachts include:
* A partial glass hull for viewing fish
* Spas that include massage rooms, as well as an internal sauna/hammam
* A large, private owners' deck on either the main or upper deck (especially prevalent when a hired crew is aboard)
* A helicopter deck
* Floodable tender garages where small boats can float in and the owner may secure them here by emptying the water out
* A big sports court for playing basketball or tennis – some even have ziplines or squash courts
* Indoor gardens so that those aboard can have green landscapes regardless of the season or where they're located
* Infinity pools (a large pool on the end of the main deck) with lounge chairs right below the front of the pool
Canal Boat Design
When you live near a canal, you'll want a canal boat design because it's long and narrow enough to make its way through the canals. Prior to deciding upon the length of your boat, you'll want to take a close look at the canal to see how sharp its bends are so that you're able to navigate through it without any problem.
The internal canal boat design is usually like that of houseboats since people oftentimes take them on weekend trips. They need a reliable motor so that your boat doesn't break down, causing the canal to clog up with a backlog of boats. However, it doesn't need a lot of power since you'll cruise at really low speeds in waters that have no currents.
A Final Word on Boat Design
Now that you're aware of all the distinct boat types that exist, you're better equipped to decide what boat style actually works best for you and what you want to use the boat for. Of course, another consideration you'll want to make as you decide upon what's the optimal type of boat, are the different boat hull types that exist. Once you consider all things, you're sure to find the “perfect” boat for you.
