The shallow draft is reported to help increase the total energy savings of the system.

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Because they have a shallow draft, the boats can unload in rudimentary ports, allowing troops to land closer to the fight.

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With its sails and shallow draft, the boat was ideal for creeping up to the shoreline to watch animals frolicking in and near the water.

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With these shallow-draft boats, known as Zodiacs, you can visit penguin rookeries, scientific research stations and historic sites, and also go on "Zodiac cruises" through fields of beautiful icebergs.

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The lightweight boat has a draft so shallow that you can float in just a foot of water and take it where similarly sized boats can't go.

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