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bowrider

American  
[bou-rahy-der] / ˈbaʊˌraɪ dər /

noun

  1. a motorboat with an open bow provided with seating.


Etymology

Origin of bowrider

bow 3 + rider

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Watterson said the boat, a 19-foot Chris Craft bowrider, was only 10-15 yards from shore when the accident happened.

From Reuters Jul. 11, 2011

Monterey has put sharp edges on the contours of its new 234 FS bowrider, and the result is crisp, distinctive styling that differentiates it from the pack.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sea Ray named its latest bowrider the 270 SLX, though 270 XL would have sufficed, for if ever there was a boat made for extra-large, sun-soaked adventures on the water, this is it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Like a true bowrider, the 272 is equipped for all sorts of day-boating activities.

From Time Magazine Archive

Deadrise:24 degreesWater:8 gals.Fuel:110 gals.Where most sportboats offer buyers either the creature comforts of a cuddy cabin or the extra seating space of a bowrider, the new Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bowrider delivers all of the above.

From Time Magazine Archive

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