Difference between a ship and boat?

in #til2 days ago

I was today years old when I learned the difference between a ship and a boat. 'Is there a difference', you say? Yea, apparently there is

Proly a boat

Most likely a ship

It's most likely the size? Right?

A number of sources say so but at the same time makes the distinction vague. As an engineer, a better distinction should exist and luckily it does

  • Boat will turn inwards during a turn
  • Ships turns outwards during a turn

Who would have thought such a simple distinction exist? Am I rite?