Outboard refers to a position on the sides of a vessel, beyond the keel or centerline. For instance, an outboard motor is mounted on the exterior of a boat, allowing the vessel to be propelled through the water without the need for an inboard engine or traditional propeller.
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Want to learn more about life on the water? Check out one of these books:
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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Navigation Rules And Regulations Handbook (Color Print): Containing - International & Inland Rules
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Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World
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