now, chain the pickup out for a boat, and think again.

compare the drive efficiency of tires on pavement with a prop in the water and
then think again.

Compare the friction between the vehicle and the road vs. a vessel and the
water, and then think again.

Compare the function of an achor, (to hold a vessel in place when not underway)
to your example of applying extreme amounts of throttle.

Then, think again.