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A field guide to everything afloat

Original, well-researched articles in English — with versions in Portuguese and Spanish via the language button. Written by Marcos Vieira.

Field-guide lineup of boat types: dinghy, cruiser, trawler and catamaran

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A Field Guide to Boats: How to Identify What You See on the WaterSloop or ketch? Trawler or cruiser? Learn to identify the main types of boats and small vessels at a glance, from sailboats to ferries and workboats.

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