Let’s start by identifying what exactly certain boats are. Sometimes the terminology can get lost
on beginners, so we’ll look at some of the most common boats and what they’re called.
Bass/Fishing Boat
These boats are exactly what the name implies. They are meant to be used for fishing. Most
fishing boats are powered by outboard motors, and many also have a trolling motor mounted on
the bow.
Bass boats can be made of aluminum or fiberglass. Aluminum is lighter and easier to maneuver
thus requiring a smaller motor than would be required of a fiberglass boat. An aluminum boat is