On the coasts of Southern Thailand, the long tail (longtail) boat is king. They are incredibly versatile, acting as dive boats, fishing boats, ferries, cargo ships, and more. Likely a sign of status and wealth among the locals, owning such a boat would undoubtedly help to ensure a stable income. The boats are large, often more than ten metres (30 feet) long.
Why are they called long tails? Though you can't see it from this vantage, long tail boats have a simple propeller at the end of a long drive-shaft connected to an even larger engine, (often removed from a car or truck). The boats are noisy, and surely some damage the sensitive ecosystem that they depend on ... but their simple beauty is undeniable.
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