yacht

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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Within Vinony's link graph, yacht is referenced by 2,967 other articles, and connects out to multihull, internal combustion engine and European Union.

It is catalogued under topics including Dutch inventions, Ship designs of the Dutch Republic and Yachts.

Its subject is documented across 75 Wikipedia language editions.

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topic's main category: Category:Yachts
Commons category: Yachts

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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

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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