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by No Name Nelson on September 27th, 2009
The definition that I know is that a ship is capable of crossing an ocean. A boat is a vessel that is not typically capable of crossing an ocean.
Submarines traditionally are called boats because initially they were carried on ships for transit across an ocean.
by Seeya says Dont Ever Give Up on September 27th, 2009
by MoiBein on September 27th, 2009
Boat is called a ship when it is required to have a lifeboat, instead of just life jackets.
by Brian I on September 27th, 2009
I don't think there is a definite size where one becomes the other, but a submarine is always a boat, no matter what size it is.
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by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on May 6th, 2010
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have you guys ever ridden a thing called (red shark towable) pulled behind a boat?
by wuffman92 on April 26th, 2010
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Would you rather go white water rafting or canoeing? Why?
by elizabeth17 on June 14th, 2010
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How Old DO You Have To Be Ride A JetSki/ Wave Runner By Yourself?
by LadieReaper209 on July 7th, 2010
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For everyone who lives in the Tampa Bay Area in Florida...what do you think of a wakeboard and extreme waterport store opened?
by Wake Now on May 24th, 2011
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Thanx NNN, That is a very good answer. And welcome to AB!
by 34th st. on September 27th, 2009