1. Plural of bareboat; sailboats or yachts rented without crew, equipment, or provisions, which the renter must operate and supply themselves.
Usage: nautical; travel/tourism

1. Third-person singular present tense of bareboat; to rent or charter a bareboat.
Usage: nautical

Examples

• Many experienced sailors prefer bareboats because they offer independence and lower costs.
• The company bareboats several modern catamarans from its Caribbean base.
• We rented bareboats for our week-long sailing vacation in the Greek islands.
• Bareboat charters require renters to have sailing certification and navigation skills.
• She bareboats a 40-foot sailboat every summer with her family.
• The marina offers both crewed yachts and bareboats to suit different budgets.