Hydroplane (boat)

A hydroplane boat is a special kind of boat that is designed to ride on top of the water instead of through it. Imagine a little toy car that has wheels on the bottom and goes super-fast on smooth surfaces like a race track. A hydroplane boat is just like that but it rides on the water instead of a race track.

The bottom of the hydroplane boat is shaped like an airplane wing with a curve on top and a flat surface on the bottom. This shape helps the boat to lift up and glide on the water when it goes super-fast. It's like how an airplane can fly in the sky because of its wing shape.

When a hydroplane boat goes really fast, the water passing under the boat creates pressure on the bottom of the boat. This pressure forces the boat up and out of the water, just like how an airplane takes off. The only part of the boat that remains in the water is its propeller, which helps it to move forward.

A hydroplane boat is great for racing on smooth water surfaces like lakes or rivers. It's very exciting to watch because it can go super-fast and jump over waves. However, it's important to always wear a life jacket and follow safety rules when riding on a hydroplane boat.