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''Defaults:'' {{DX-5}} or {{IQ-5}}.

This is the ability to handle a specific type of ''small'' watercraft. For large vessels that require multiple crewmen on a "bridge," use [[Seamanship]] (see [[Crewman]]) and [[Shiphandling]].

Make a roll to get underway, to dock, and whenever you encounter a hazard. If using this skill at default, also roll when you first enter the boat – to avoid falling in the water!

You ''must'' specialize:

''Large Powerboat:'' Any boat with an enclosed cabin and an inboard motor. Includes cabin cruisers, houseboats, and patrol boats. ''Defaults:'' Motorboat-2, Sailboat-4, or Unpowered-4. This specialty (only) also defaults to [[Seamanship]]-4.

''Motorboat:'' Any open powerboat – notably speedboats and any of the boats used with the Sailboat or Unpowered specialty when outfitted with an outboard motor. ''Defaults:'' Large Powerboat-2, Sailboat-3, or Unpowered-3.

''Sailboat:'' Any small watercraft moving under sail. ''Defaults:'' Large Powerboat-4, Motorboat-3, or Unpowered-3.

''Unpowered:'' Any small watercraft that relies on muscle power, whether it is paddled, rowed, or poled. Includes canoes, rowboats, and rafts. ''Defaults:'' Large Powerboat-4, Motorboat-3, or Sailboat-3.

Modifiers: -2 for an unfamiliar boat within your specialty (e.g., a kayak when you're used to a rowboat); -3 or worse for foul weather, navigational hazards, etc.

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