Motor Boat vs Power Boat

What is the difference between a Powerboat and a Motorboat?

At Motor Boat Fast Track we are often asked this question and while there is no precise answer, here are some differences you can consider as guidance.

Feature	Power Boat	Motor Boat
Onboard accommodation	Not usually	Yes, there will be a sleeping facilities on board.
Chart table present	Not usually	Navigation on motor boats is important to allow longer range trips so there may be a dedicated navigation station or room to plan and chart a trip.
Engine(s)	Usually an outboard petrol engine(s) but could be inboard, petrol or diesel, single or twin.	Usually inboard diesel, shaft or stern drive. Single or twin engines possibly with bow thrusters.
Heads (toilet)	Not usually	Yes there will usually be a “heads” on board
Boat length	Typically 3.5m – 10m but can be bigger	Typically larger than 7m
Inflatable, RIB or Hard Boat	Either	Usually a hard boat typically GRP, steel, aluminium or wood.
Galley	Not usually	Usually yes, at least a space to prepare basic meals, and maybe, a kettle, a fridge, stove and a sink.