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This list of motor yachts by length, is a table of the world's longest active superyachts, with an overall length of at least 75 metres (246 ft) and up. These boats are also known as "megayachts", "gigayachts" and even "terayachts", usually depending on length.
Small yachts are typically shorter than 33 feet (10 m) length overall. [36] Trailer sailers that are readily towed by a car are generally shorter than 25 feet (7.6 m) length overall and weigh less than 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg). [34] Near-shore yachts typically range in size from 33–45 feet (10–14 m) length overall. [5]
Near-shore cruising sailboats typically range in size from 33–45 feet (10–14 m) length overall. [17] The RYA design category "C" addresses yachts that are fit for wind force 6—27 knots (14 m/s)—and 6.6-foot (2 m) wave heights. [18] Offshore yachts are designed for ocean passages and extended voyages. [18]
Black Pearl, at 106.7 metres (350.1 ft) the largest sailing yacht, as of 2018 [12]. The "Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY2)" of Great Britain and its dominions defines a "large yacht" as one that is 24 metres (79 ft) or more at the waterline and is in commercial use for sport or pleasure, while not carrying cargo or more than 12 passengers, and carrying a professional crew.
Ada Yacht Works: Jaron Ginton: 2018: Auxiliary steel sloop with aluminium flybridge All About u 2: 49.90 m (164 ft) Ada Yacht Works: Jaron Ginton: 2019: Auxiliary steel sloop with aluminium flybridge, sistership of All About u: Zefira: 49.70 m (163 ft) Fitzroy Yachts: Ed Dubois: 2010: Aluminium sloop Ohana II: 49.70 m (163 ft) Fitzroy Yachts ...
The Formula and associated rules for designing and constructing 12 Metre yachts has been modified several times from inception in racing. The purpose of the Formula and rules was to encourage designer's creativity to optimize designs to get the best overall performance when racing while still maintaining competitive racing postures between different designs. Although the Formula and Rules ...
It’s worth noting, however, that “small” and “big” are relative terms, and many mainstream cruise lines operate ships in the 1,500-to-2,500-passenger range.
[4] [5] The Wayfarer's size, stability and seaworthiness have made it popular with sailing schools, and led it to be used as a family boat in a wide variety of locations. Not only a versatile cruising dinghy, Wayfarers are also raced with a Portsmouth Number of 1105. As of 2013, it has a Portsmouth Yardstick rating of 91.6. [6]