Because lightning strikes the highest available target, and boats are usually the highest thing on the water..Stay off the water during storms!
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When thunder strikes over the ocean, it creates a loud noise due to the rapid expansion of air caused by the lightning. This sound may not travel as far over water compared to over land, but it can still be heard by people nearby. Lightning can also cause harm to any boats or structures on the water if it strikes directly.
no, boats made out of goat skin are dangerous
The occupants are at risk of electric shock if the lightning strike travels through the metal hull of the boat. It is safer for occupants to move to the center of the boat, away from metal surfaces, and avoid contact with any metal objects during a lightning storm.
A boatwright is a person who makes boats, especially of traditional wooden construction.
Thunderstorms often also have high winds and lightning. High winds can whip seas into waves than could capsize a boat. Lightning could strike a boat or ship's electronics and disable the craft, or make part catch fire.
US Sailors operating carrier strikes, the gunline, and the riverine boats all received combat pay.
yes they are, especially by people with boats who do not observe the rules when they are in the same area as the manatees.
Narrow boats were designed to fit the narrow canals of Great Britain. There are several places to purchase narrow boats, especially in the UK, including Whilton Marina, Great Haywood Boat Sales Ltd, Apollo Duck Boats Network, onthewater and Canal Boat Trader.
There are, in fact, many places to rent pontoon boats. It would depend on where you lived, but there are a great deal of pontoon boats available, in Florida especially, for rent.
The little boats commonly found in Italy, especially in areas like Venice, are called "gondolas." These traditional, flat-bottomed boats are primarily used for transportation and tourism in the canals of Venice. Additionally, smaller fishing boats in coastal regions may be referred to as "lanchas" or "barchette," depending on the area.
I was surprised at how many websites there were for buying repo boats. Try yachtauctions.com, repoboatsdirect.com, or boatboss.com. And, as always, you can always find local sellers on craigslist.org, especially if you live in a metro area.