What is the name of a boat designed to be used by a rowing crew as noted in the nonfiction book, The Amateurs?

Scull is the name of the boat designed to be used by a rowing crew. There is more than one kind of these, but like with all other boats, once you know the type you will know that kind when you see it.

There are types for the single, the double, the quad and the eight person team. Obviously, getting the best one for the water to maximize performance does matter. These are stored in a boat house. Issues relating to them are entirely relevant, given budgetary and other restrictions that go along with any given one.