Most are made of aluminum and can be powered by a small outboard engine. Many can be used as car-toppers because of their light weight and small size. Standing up or changing position can unbalance and capsize a small boat. Cruisers A cruiser is larger in size than a runabout, and offers more accommodations. Cruisers generally start at about 18 feet in length and go up to 50 or 60 feet and more.
Smaller cruisers are suitable for overnight or weekend outings.
Larger cruisers may provide the features of a luxury home. Some people choose to live aboard such boats. The popularity of the runabout seems to increase every year. Most runabouts are made of fiberglass or aluminum and are powered by outboard engines. A growing number of runabouts are now powered by stern drives.