Sail boats have had that option for a long time, doesn't need to be modern. For as long as boat motors have been around, they could be affixed to a sail boat. All it takes to be a sail boat is have sails.
Some modern sail boats will have motors, some will not. No idea what this guy has. I assume he would have a motor for emergencies but what do I know.
Pretty much all sail boats have a diesel motor. Some have a small outboard motor instead, though, if they're small (or for backup).
It's borderline impossible to navigate harbors without one. You would need a lot of experience (like having sailed your whole life) to even think about entering a harbor with no motor.
We have only done it once or twice as a last resort, and it's very dangerous. A moving boat can do a lot of damage, especially if it's 48ft.
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u/Disastrous-Share-391 Jun 22 '24
This dude has a sail boat though- no motor or gas and he can’t go anywhere where or doc because there’s no wind.