A group of people having fun together by jumping into the sea from a yacht.

Classification of Yachts by Length and Service Life

A group of people having fun together by jumping into the sea from a yacht.

Classification of Yachts by Length and Service Life


From ancient times to the present, people's passion for the sea has gradually increased. In fact, people have focused on this issue, since they have long dreamed of living in the sea. These studies and dreams became real at the end of the 15th century. Yachts are luxury mechanisms that have a long history and are used for travel or business purposes.



How to classify yachts by age and length

Today, yachts are classified based on the system that propels the yacht. For example, the average length of sailing yachts is 7-30 m. Yachts of this type are usually used by yachtsmen for racing and cruising. Sailing yachts also come in varieties both in length and in use.


Weekly and Daily Yachts

The length of day yachts does not exceed 6 meters. There are no cabins where you can accommodate. You can use this yacht daily or during certain hours, but it is not suitable for night cruising.
Weekly yachts, on the other hand, are bigger and wider than one-day yachts. Their length is about 9.5 meters. They were made for use on coasts where high tides are common. Therefore, they can also move in shallow water. Unlike one-day yachts, weekly yachts are designed for 2-3 people. It has a kitchen, seating area and navigational equipment. They are usually preferred for short trips of 2-3 days.


Cruise and motor yachts

Cruising yachts range in length from 7 to 14 meters and are mostly suitable for private cruising. They have three cabins, a living room, a kitchen, seating area, navigation equipment and bathroom. Thus, the trips are comfortable.
Motor yachts stand out for their time and speed. They are equipped with modern marine systems. Cabins often looks like a luxury hotel. These motor yachts are powered by diesel or petrol engines. Their average size is 13.41 meters. They also stand out for their terraces where you can sunbathe. There are also those that are designed to participate in special races.


Mega Yacht and Super Yacht

Megayachts are one of the most beautiful embodiments of luxury. All kinds of comfort and the best quality can be achieved on these yachts. Mega yachts can range in length from 45 meters to 160 meters and, unlike other yacht models, they carry more than one small craft. There are sections dedicated to many activities, group accommodation, use areas and crew quarters to support the activities of the yacht.
A superyacht is a type of yacht that is more luxurious and refined in terms of design than other yachts. Usually used over long distances. The width allows accommodate in at least three luxuriously furnished cabins. There are several indoor and outdoor dining areas, sunbathing areas, various water vehicles and toys.


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