Berth
Also known as: bunk, sleeping place
A sleeping place or bed on a sailing yacht. Can be a fixed bunk, a convertible settee, or a quarter berth in the saloon. The total berths specification indicates maximum sleeping capacity, though real-world comfort is typically lower than the advertised number.
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Cabin
An enclosed interior space on a sailing yacht, typically used for sleeping or living. The number of cabins is a key accommodation specification, ranging from 1-2 in smaller coastal cruisers to 4-6 in larger bluewater or charter vessels. Each cabin usually includes berths, storage, and may have an ensuite head.
Accommodation
Head
The marine term for a toilet or bathroom on a sailing yacht. Modern cruising yachts often have multiple heads, sometimes with separate showers. The number of heads is an important accommodation factor for extended cruising and liveaboard use.
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