Boat Propulsion

Boat Propulsion

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Boat Propulsion

The most common means are: (source: Wikipedia article on Boats)

· Human power (rowing, paddling, setting pole etc.)

· Wind power (sailing)

· Motor powered

· Inboard - Internal Combustion (gasoline, diesel), Steam (Coal, fuel oil), Nuclear (for large boats)

· Inboard/Outboard - Gasoline, Diesel

· Outboard - Gasoline, Electric

· Paddle Wheel

· Water Jet (Jet ski, Personal water craft, Jetboat)

· Air Fans (Hovercraft, Air boat)

· The Most Common Means of Boat Propulsion@Wikipedia

· Choosing the Right Type of Propulsion System@Boatingbasicsonline.Com

· Boat Propulsion Components for Sale@Boatingbasicsonline.Com

· Ship and Boat Propulsion Components for Sale by Auction at Government Liquidation

· Boat Propulsion Device@Freepatentsonline.Com

Some Fascinating Snapshots

· Boat Propulsion System - Source Page

· Boat Propulsion Machine - Source Page

· NASA Jet Propulsion - Source Page

· USS Holland Propulsion System - Source Page

Why Boats Float

A boat stays afloat because its weight is equal to that of the water it displaces. While the material of the boat (say, aluminium) itself might be heavier than water (per volume), it forms only the outer layer, and there is a large volume of air inside the boat.

For a boat to flow with only a given amount of its volume under the waterline, the rule is as follows: the mass of the boat (plus contents) as a whole divided by the volume specified below the waterline should equal to the density of water ( 1 kg / liter). If more weight is added to the boat, the volume below the waterline will have to increase too, to keep the mass/weight balance equal, so the boat sinks a little to compensate.

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