Boats are propelled forward by various power sources, such as human power, wind power, and internal combustion engines. Nowadays, even electric boats are coming onto the scene. Propulsion for ...

Although pedal-powered boats do exist, most utilize either a propeller or flapping fins on their underside. Ben Kilner's one-off Jamima Paddleduck takes a different approach, with two rear paddles ...

Researchers in Singapore have demoed a flying model that uses a strange paddle-wheel-like propeller design that was first patented in 1893. The cyclogyro’s flat whirling propeller-blades look like the ...

Paddlesteamer owners in the Port of Echuca say they have a solution to the silt problems plaguing the waterfront.