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I am on the boat. vs I am in the boat.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am on the boat' is used when you are physically on the surface of the boat, while 'I am in the boat' is used when you are inside the boat.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1477 views

I am on the boat.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are physically on the surface of the boat.

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are on the surface of the boat, such as standing on the deck or sitting on the edge.

Examples:

  • I am on the boat enjoying the view.
  • She is on the boat fishing.
  • He is on the boat steering.
  • They are on the boat sunbathing.
  • We are on the boat watching the sunset.
  • Jun 2, 2010 ... Now that I am on the boat almost all the time I don't get the sensations as much and I don't get sick when we take it out anymore. I think it is kind ...
  • I still feel like I am on the boat, rocking and swaying. After two weeks of this, I went to my doctor. My primary dr was out that day. I said "let someone else see me, ...
  • Pricing is listed under the Private Charters tab. If I don't answer or call back right away, I am on the boat with customers and will contact you as soon as I can.
  • I am on the boat much like the one Peter fulfilled his own desire from where he walked on the water when Jesus said "come." The boat where the storm was ...

Alternatives:

  • I am on a boat.
  • I am on board the boat.
  • I am on the deck of the boat.
  • I am on the ship.
  • I am on the vessel.

I am in the boat.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when you are inside the boat.

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are inside the boat, such as sitting in the cabin or standing in the galley.

Examples:

  • I am in the boat waiting for the storm to pass.
  • She is in the boat reading a book.
  • He is in the boat fixing the engine.
  • They are in the boat having lunch.
  • We are in the boat sailing to the island.
  • Always wear a life jacket when I am in the boat. ❑ Never stand up while the boat is in motion. ❑ Leave the water and seek shelter if the weather becomes stormy.
  • I am in the boat meandering through space, light, water. Brushing against fire and feeling my own internal flame expand into boundlessness. Such beautiful work ...
  • Oct 19, 2014 ... And now here I am in the boat with them.” Driscoll, a native of Needham, Mass., has over eight years of experience on the Charles after coxing ...
  • Danilo surfed while holding the camera that had a remote control sensor on it, and I am in the boat on the channel shooting with my telephoto lens. While I shot  ...

Alternatives:

  • I am inside the boat.
  • I am within the boat.
  • I am aboard the boat.
  • I am on the boat.
  • I am on board the boat.

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