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English: Engine used in Dixie II speedboat owned by E. J. Schroeder. Broke speed records. It was the winner of the Gold Cup in 1908 and 1909 and the Harmsworth Cup in 1908, representing the United States. Photo from: Crane, Harry M.. (September 1908). "Engine of Dixie II". The Rudder. 20 (3): 120. via Hathi Trust.
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Basic parts of an outboard motor. 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 motorised method of propelling small watercraft.
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A tugboat, or tug, is a boat used to maneuver large ships in harbours, over the open sea, or through rivers and canals. They also tow barges , disabled ships, and oil rigs . Equipped with powerful engines producing thousands of horsepower, extensive rigging equipment, and a fender of tires for protection, tugboats can push or tow large vessels ...
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Thompson Hiawatha model canoe. The Thompson Brothers Boat Manufacturing Company of Peshtigo, Wisconsin was a manufacturer of pleasure boats and canoes.Founded by brothers Peter and Christ Thompson in 1904, [1] the company became prominent in the field and built boats for nearly one hundred years. [2]