Dinghy


 
 
Dinghy

A dinghy is a small utility boat attached to a larger boat. Dinghies are rowboats, or have small outboard motors —some use a small sailing rig. Dinghies are necessary for any off-ship excursions from larger boats, outside of docking at suitably-sized ports or marinas.

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When not in the above reference, a "dinghy" commonly refers to a similar boat originally developed from that use, but now used in its own right for dinghy sailing or rowing.

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Boat: A boat is a watercraft, usually smaller than most ships. Some boats are commonly carried by a ship or on land using trailers....

Rowboat: redirect Watercraft rowing...

Outboard motor: An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats....


Dinghy related Images and Photos (experimental)

Blue Dinghy
Blue Dinghy
Two Dinghy's
Two Dinghy's
Green Dinghy
Green Dinghy
Salt Marsh Dinghy
Salt Marsh Dinghy

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Introduction
Types
The Dinghy Problem
Essential hardware
Propulsion
Other equipment
Dinghies as lifeboats
 


 

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