A topic that has always fascinated me is the terminological difference between Yacht and Boat. I don't think anyone would argue that the connotation of a yacht is something that is larger and fancier than a boat. In fact, outside of the US a yacht is a sailboat, unless specifically called a motoryacht, which would have engines, but boat is still commonly used. So where do we make the distinction between a boat and a yacht? Is it size, price, interior design? Would a 38 footer be a boat, and a 40 footer be a yacht? Could a 33 footer costing a million dollars be a yacht, and a 42 footer costing 100K be a boat? Are there certain features, such as a galley, stateroom, or spa that would separate yachts from boats? One good distinction brought to my attention is that a Yacht does not rock when you step aboard, but a Boat does. How do YOU make the distinction between a yacht and a boat?
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