Boats have been used for thousands of years and it is widely believed and accepted that 
they have been used since ancient times. The oldest recovered boat is believed to be dated between 8200BC and 7600BC, which just goes to show that the practical use of boats has been spread across many of our own ancestors and previous civilization settlements. This boat is called the ‘Pesse canoe’ and can be seen in the Drents Museum in Assen, Netherlands.
When we think about what type of boats these people used, we really get an idea of how far the boating industry has progressed, with a huge range of different boats, made of different materials and fitted with different things now available. Of course, boats similar to those that were used in ancient times are still somewhat available, but most commonly in a redeveloped and safer form. Though these guys from the ancient era may have been chipping away into a long tree trunk in order to form a sort of canoe that will stay afloat with them in it, there are canoes, kayaks, longboats , rowing boats and much more that have derived from those designed and created from our predecessors.
Nowadays, boats come in so many different forms; from individual manually powered watercraft, to big luxury motor engine powered yachts, showing that there has definitely been a massive change. If you can afford one, you can get yourself a boat you can even live in! Boats were originally and still in some cases, are and were made out of wood. In the current day, boats are made out of a range of different materials that are just as good as wood at floating- and even better in terms of other things, such as the weight, durability and appearance.
Now you can really think and put into perspective how far the boating industry has come along, with the on-going development of the globe and technology. From tree trunks to mega yachts, there is something available for everyone, with people enjoying both the old age and brand new boat types in their own different ways. To view a wide range of new and used boats Contact Network Yacht Brokers Swansea.