"I knew I shouldn't have trusted a man who likes boats."

It is not even clear they like boats anymore.

I like boats even though I haven't even been on one.

I like boats, but I've been out here an hour and I'm bored.

I don't like boats aground in a foot of water.

I like boats when the sun is shining and the water is flat.

"Your boss wasn't lying when he said you liked boats," she commented.

In fact I like boats so much I'm seriously considering buying one and making a new life on the water.

I don't like poling boats, but in the fens there isn't much choice.

I wonder whether he ever ascertained if she liked boats.