In the little boat (τω πλοιαριω). Locative case of πλοιαριον (diminutive) for the larger boat (πλοιον, verses John 21:3; John 21:6) could come no closer to shore. But the words seem interchangeable in John 6:17; John 6:19; John 6:21; John 6:22; John 6:24.

About two hundred cubits off (ως απο πηχων διακοσιων). For πηχυς, cubit, see Matthew 6:27 and for ως απο see John 11:18.

Dragging (συροντες). Present active participle of συρω for which see Acts 8:3.