Long-tail boat
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The long-tail boat, (Thai: เรือหางยาว, RTGS: ruea hang yao,[1] pronounced [rɯ̄a̯ hǎːŋ jāːw]) is a type of watercraft native to Southeast Asia, which uses a common automotive engine as a readily available and maintainable powerplant.[2] A craft designed to carry passengers on a river may include a lightweight long canoe hull, up to 30 metres, and a canopy. There is much variation among these boats, some have evolved from traditional craft types, while others have a more improvised look—the sole defining characteristic is a second-hand car or truck engine.
Long-tail boats are now often used to transport tourists.[3] There are also competitions involving long-tail boats in some provinces of Thailand.[2]