Jack plates perform two key functions. One is setback, which distances an outboard from the boat’s transom, allowing the propeller to run in less-turbulent water. Jack plates also move an outboard up ...

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

Unlike most vehicles, commercial boats can be considered a "power source sold separately" mode of transportation. Smaller boats such as canoes mostly use paddles, but anything larger requires an ...

Boating is a popular recreational activity, and it could also be used as a form of transportation for moving between coastal and river areas. Since we often don't see a boat's method of propulsion and ...