The depth required for a boat to travel safely varies based on the type of vessel. Generally, small boats need at least 2 to 3 feet of water to float, while larger vessels, such as yachts and cargo ships, may require depths of 10 feet or more. Additionally, factors like the boat's draft (the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull) and tide conditions also influence the minimum depth necessary for safe navigation.
They can be 'navigated'
A waterway deep and wide enough for a vessel is called navigable.
Deep enough to float your boat.
an ocean
A boat can travel between Australia and New Zealand, but it will need to be fully deep ocean capable.
The lake is not deep enough for a large boat.
Navigable
Navigable
A plane and a boat can both travel around the globe, assuming that the plane has enough fuel for the trip and that the boat travels a path with open waters.
For boat travel, a body of water needs to be sufficiently deep and wide to accommodate the vessel's size and draft. Generally, rivers and lakes should have a depth of at least 5 to 10 feet for smaller boats, while larger vessels, like yachts or cargo ships, require deeper channels, often 15 feet or more. Additionally, the width of the waterway should allow for safe navigation and maneuvering, typically at least twice the beam of the boat. Open seas or oceans, with their vast expanse and depth, are naturally suitable for all types of boat travel.
Any river that is deep enough, (more than a couple of feet) and there are no no local restrictions on power boats.
To travel by sea on a boat.