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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- 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 .