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thumb|A 45-foot cruising yacht in 2010 thumb|The superyacht Azzam, the longest private yacht, as of 2018. A yacht () is a sail- or motor-propelled watercraft made for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies to vessels with a cabin intended for overnight use.

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A yacht is a sailboat or motorboat designed for pleasure activities like cruising or racing, typically large enough to have a cabin for sleeping overnight. While there's no official size requirement, yachts range from modest 45-foot vessels to enormous superyachts, and they represent a category of recreational watercraft distinct from everyday boats.

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Encyclopedic overview

28 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • History
  • Sail
  • Power
  • Steam
  • Internal combustion
  • Classification
  • Construction
  • <span class="anchor" id="Transport methods"></span>Transport
  • Accommodations
  • Systems
  • Sailing yachts
  • Cruising
  • Categories
  • Design
  • Rigs
  • Gear
  • Engine
  • Racing
  • Design features
  • Motor yachts
  • Classification
  • Style
  • Hulls
  • Engines
  • See also
  • References
  • Further reading

thumb|A 45-foot cruising yacht in 2010 thumb|The superyacht Azzam, the longest private yacht, as of 2018. A yacht () is a sail- or motor-propelled watercraft made for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies to vessels with a cabin intended for overnight use.

The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts and over as . Such yachts typically require a hired crew and have higher construction standards. Further classifications for large yachts are : carrying no more than 12 passengers; : solely for the pleasure of the owner and guests, or by flag, the country under which it is registered. A superyacht (sometimes ) generally refers to any yacht (sail or power) longer than .

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