Airboating pictures

As you know, Capt' Dave took Bill and me airboating while we were up at Lake Wales, which was truly amazing. An airboat is a flat bottomed boat that is powered by a propeller. Because they are flat and there is no engine in the water, airboats can go where other boats can't (including land!) Dave took us through water that was only inches deep. On Sunday Capt' Dave let Bill drive. It is a weird feeling driving straight over reeds, lily pads, and other vegetation in the water. But nothing can get caught in the prop (since there isn't one) and it is impossible to 'run aground.' Also, since the seats are high and essentially part of the bow of the boat there is nothing to obstruct the view. I felt like I was part of the incredible sites as we were gliding over the water.

To learn more about airboats, click here.