pedalboats

Leg-propelled lake vessels

Pedalboats are small recreational watercraft propelled by foot pedals connected to a paddle wheel, typically rented at parks and resorts for leisurely outings on calm water: We rented a pedalboat and crossed the lake.

Also spelled as two words: pedal boats.

recreation

paddleboats

Foot-propelled recreational vessels

  • lakeEnclosed body of freshwater
  • pondSmall still body
  • rentalPaid temporary use

leisure · park · vacation · couples · families · sightseeing · waterfront · dock · pier · summer

watercraft

catamaran

Double-hulled sailing craft

  • hullOuter covering or frame
  • pontoonBuoyant platform or vessel
  • rudderPivoting stern blade

propeller · fiberglass · seating · canopy · steering · flotation · buoyancy · draft · waterline · deck

propulsion

cycling

Riding on two wheels

footwork · crank · gears · motion · effort · stamina · rhythm · rotation · stroke · momentum

Opposites
propulsion method

pedalboatsmotorboats

Engine-driven boats

powerboats · speedboats · jet skis · motor yachts · hydroplanes

scale and seriousness

pedalboatsocean liners

Large passenger vessels

cruise ships · aircraft carriers · battleships · cargo ships · supertankers

Family

pedalboat

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G