Liveaboard
Also known as: live aboard, residential
A sailing yacht designed or adapted for full-time residential living. Liveaboard boats prioritize interior volume, storage, tankage capacity, heating/cooling systems, and domestic amenities over sailing performance. Many bluewater cruisers serve as dual-purpose liveaboard vessels.
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Bluewater
A term for offshore or ocean-capable sailing yachts designed for extended voyages across open seas. Bluewater yachts typically feature heavier displacement, robust construction, ample tankage, conservative sail plans, and safety systems for self-sufficiency far from shore support.
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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
Coastal Cruiser
A sailing yacht designed primarily for coastal and inland water sailing, typically within sight of land or with easy access to shelter. Coastal cruisers often prioritize comfort, ease of handling, and light-air performance over the heavy build and robust systems of bluewater designs.
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