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    Two brick-built boats float side by side, a red vintage-style tug with a blue-capped sailor and an orange-and-white rescue boat, with illustrative views of their hulls below the waterline.
    Inspiration & Features

    LEGO Boats That Really Float: The History of Hulls, Ballast and Water Play

    Discover which LEGO boats really float, from 1973 weighted-keel ships to modern City rescue boats. Learn the difference between buoyancy and stability, identify vintage hulls and avoid damaging rare parts.

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    Two silver five-spoke toy-brick rims, one with a round center opening and one with a cross-shaped axle opening, beside a black treaded tire on a wooden tabletop.
    Parts & Minifigures

    LEGO Wheels and Tires: How to Find Compatible Rims and Axles

    A practical LEGO wheels and tires compatibility guide for MOC builders: confirmed rim and tire numbers, pin vs axle holes, steering clearance and smarter parts lookup.

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