Name of the swamp boat with the fan?

Question

What is the name of the type of boat used in swampy areas, like Louisiana, that has the large fan attached to the back. There was one in the movie "Waterboy." I NEED to know! NOW!!!!

Answer 1

hovercraft

Answer 2

its just called an airboat

Answer 3

They are referred to as airboats.

Answer 4

Airboat is correct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airboat

Answer 5

it is called an airboat..they have them in florida everglades

Answer 6

Called many different designs but it is an AIRBOAT