I'm not going to go into a lot of detail here because it's almost too goofy for words but after somewhat of a liquid lunch we decided a Duck Boat Tour was a good idea. The Duck boats started off life as a military transport vehicle, and like every good military idea, "Duck" is actually an acronym, spelled DUKW.
What does DUKW stand for?
D = First year of production code "D" is for 1942U = Body style "U" utility truck (amphibious)K = Front wheel drive. GMC still uses that on trucks today (K5 Chevy Blazer)W = Two rear driving wheels (tandem axle) Many of them have been converted for tourist invasions instead of military invasions.
The Duck Boat ride was actually still a good idea, although a little overpriced and touristy, but what the heck, it was fun, we got to see Lake Hamilton from a very close-up vantage point, and it made it onto the list at #14.
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