Matthew 8:23

Stilling of a Storm

8:23 As he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. ¹ 

Matthew 9:1

Healing and Forgiving a Paralytic

9:1 After getting into a boat he crossed to the other side and came to his own town. ² 

[8:23]  ¹ sn A boat that held all the disciples would be of significant size.

[9:1]  ² sn His own town refers to Capernaum. It was a town of approximately 1000-1500, though of some significance.