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An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom.

They are the most common motorized method of propelling small watercraft.

As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide steering control, as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and thus control the direction of thrust.

The skeg also acts as a rudder when the engine is not running.

Unlike inboard motors, outboard motors can be easily removed for storage or repairs.

A boat is a watercraft of a large range of sizes designed to float, plane, work or travel on water.

Small boats are typically found on inland waterways (e.g., rivers and lakes) or in protected coastal areas.

However, boats such as the whaleboat were designed for operation from a ship in an offshore environment.

In naval terms, a boat is a vessel small enough to be carried aboard another vessel (a ship).

Another less restrictive definition is a vessel that can be lifted out of the water.

Some definitions do not make a distinction in size, as bulk freighters long on the Great Lakes are called oreboats.

For reasons of naval tradition, submarines are usually referred to as 'boats' rather than 'ships', regardless of their size and shape.

Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on their larger size, shape and cargo or passenger capacity.

Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing.

It is a popular activity, and there are millions of boaters worldwide.