Difference between Raft and Boat

What is the difference between Raft and Boat?

Raft as a noun is a flat structure made of planks, barrels etc., that floats on water, and is used for transport, emergencies or a platform for swimmers. while Boat as a noun is a craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

We hope you now know whether to use Raft or Boat in your sentence.