| The story of boats is as old as the human civilization. | | | | activities or other recreational purposes. |
| There's reference of a boat "Noah's ark" in the Bible. | | | | Boat Maintenance: |
| Noah's ark was the boat built by the Biblical character | | | | People fond of water sports or water adventures |
| Noah to save his family and animals from the Flood. | | | | keep their own boats. Taking good care of one's |
| Gondolas were the traditionally used boats in Venice. | | | | boat is very important. Good care and maintenance |
| Today, a boat is considered as one of the major | | | | enhances the life of a boat and saves a lot of |
| tools of watercraft. A boat is a small vessel for | | | | money also. |
| traveling on water. It comprises of one or more | | | | The following are some boat care tips: |
| buoyancy structures called hulls, and some system of | | | | - The boat engine should be flushed each time after |
| propulsion such as a screw, oars, paddles, a setting | | | | it's used in salt water. |
| pole, a sail, paddlewheels or a water jet. | | | | - The underneath of the boat should be washed to |
| The front of a boat is called the bow or prow and | | | | prevent salt buildup. |
| the rear of the boat is called the stern. The right side | | | | - The entire boat should be washed using soap and |
| is starboard and the left side is port. The boat toilet | | | | water, after every single use. |
| is called the 'heads'. | | | | - A non-skid cleaner should be used to scrub the |
| A boat with a housing compartment is called a | | | | deck. |
| houseboat or barge. A pontoon boat is a | | | | - The boat should be completely dried after washing. |
| flat-bottomed boat that serves as a dock or as a | | | | - The boat should be covered properly with a boat |
| floating structure to support a bridge. The pontoon | | | | cover. |
| boat is also known as a party boat. It is constructed | | | | - The boat should be waxed every few months to |
| of round tubes (called sponsons) that are attached | | | | protect the finish from stains and UV damage. |
| to the outside, bottom edge of a large flat deck. It | | | | - Boat parts and accessories should be checked |
| has a safety railing that surrounds the deck from all | | | | regularly, and defective parts should be replaced. |
| sides. The helm station is placed either in the middle | | | | A boat cover is a very important accessory. When |
| of the deck or off to one side. Pontoon boats may | | | | your boat is not in use, a cover will keep it protected |
| be furnished with lawn furniture, and some deluxe | | | | from harsh weather and wearing. People use various |
| pontoon boats may have upholstered seating, a | | | | boat covers and boat tops to protect their boats. |
| dinette table, a roof, a cooler, and maybe even a | | | | Custom boat covers, bimini tops and canvas boat |
| head (toilet). | | | | covers are some quite commonly used covers. |
| A recreational boat is used for water sporting | | | | |