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.

Related Topics:
Boat - Rowboat - Outboard motor - Docking - Port - Marina

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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.

Related Topics:
Dinghy sailing - Rowing

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