pedalboat
Leg-powered watercraft
A pedalboat is a small recreational watercraft propelled by pedaling, like a bicycle.
Riders sit in seats and turn pedals connected to a paddle wheel beneath the hull.
Pedalboats are common rentals at parks and resorts, typically seating two to four people: We rented a pedalboat and circled the lake.
Also called a pedal boat or paddleboat.
Outer covering or frame
- pontoonBuoyant platform or vessel
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- deckShip's flat surface
- sternStrict or ship's aft
bow · fiberglass · seat · canopy · frame · paddle wheel · propeller · steering
Rotating blades for propulsion
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- effortApplied energy toward goals
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- coastingMoving without active effort
maneuvering · turning · reversing · gliding · human-powered · leg workout
Enclosed body of freshwater
- pondSmall still body
- lagoonSheltered coastal shallows
- reservoirLarge water storage basin
- marinaRecreational vessel harbor
inlet · shoreline · dock · pier · buoy · swimming area · waterfront · harbor
State of being unwound
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- family outingRelatives traveling together recreationally
- vacationLeisure time away
- sunshineDirect rays from above
weekend · fun · picnic · park · enjoyment · serenade · date · sunset cruise
Pay calculated by time
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- life jacketWearable flotation device
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
- fleetVehicles under unified command
attendant · time limit · reservation · tourist · concession · queue · capacity · instruction
hull
Outer covering or frame
stern · bow · fiberglass · seat · canopy · frame · paddle wheel · propeller · steering · handlebar
paddle wheel
Rotating blades for propulsion
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- effortApplied energy toward goals
- steeringControlling direction of movement
coasting · maneuvering · turning · reversing · gliding · human-powered · leg workout
lake
Enclosed body of freshwater
marina · inlet · shoreline · dock · pier · buoy · swimming area · waterfront · harbor · cove
relaxation
State of being unwound
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- family outingRelatives traveling together recreationally
- vacationLeisure time away
sunshine · weekend · fun · picnic · park · enjoyment · serenade · date · sunset cruise · photo opportunity
hourly rate
Pay calculated by time
- depositPlace for safekeeping
- life jacketWearable flotation device
- waiverFormal surrender of rights
fleet · attendant · time limit · reservation · tourist · concession · queue · capacity · instruction · return
pedalboatspeedboat
Fast motorized watercraft
racing boat · cigarette boat · jet boat · hydrofoil · hydroplane