outboard motorboat
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An outboard motor is a small, self-contained engine with an attached propeller that is mounted at the stern of a small boat. An outboard motorboat is a type of motorboat that uses such a portable, detachable motor. Motorboats are small watercraft propelled by an engine, typically an internal-combustion or electric one. They are commonly used for recreation, such as cruising, fishing, and water sports, and can range in size from single-person craft to larger vessels.123
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