Yacht vs. Sailboat — What's the Difference?

A yacht is a sailing or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, so the term applies to such vessels that have a cabin with amenities that accommodate overnight use.

A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture.

Any of various relatively small, streamlined sailing or motor-driven vessels used for pleasure cruises or racing.

A small boat propelled partially or wholly by sail.

To sail, cruise, or race in a yacht.

A boat propelled by a sail.

A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

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Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

A boat propelled by a sail or sails.

(intransitive) To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.

A small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc.

To manage a yacht; to voyage in a yacht.

An expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

Travel in a yacht