Sounds a silly question!!

[tpw536w]

This is how it is written on the quiz sheet,
'What is a BOAT?'

Thanks for any help

[slaney]

Lots of acronyms for BOAT . This is one
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_race_(game)

[tpw536w]

Thanks slaney, you put me in the right direction

[Aquagility]

I'm not sure whether we are supposed to take this question seriously because, if we are, there is no simple answer.
Even Chambers can't decide so gives two ideas. a) a small rowing, sailing or motor vessel or b) loosely, a ship.
Certainly, the crew of an Aircraft Carrier will frequently refer to "our boat", while the order "boats away" refers to small boats.
But I guess that's not much help!

[jetski129]

Could it be a Capital Ship?

[Aquagility]

Loosely, yes.

[Rambler]

In the area of public rights of way, a B.O.A.T. is a Byway Open To All Traffic.