Classification of Yachts

Sailing yachts

Sailing yachts can range in overall length (Length Over All—LOA, in yachting parlance) from about 20 ft (6 m) to well over 100 ft (30 m), where the distinction between a yacht and a ship becomes blurred. Most privately owned yachts fall in the range of about 25–45 ft (7–14 m); the cost of building and keeping a yacht rises quickly as length increases. In the U.S., sailors tend to refer to smaller yachts as sailboats, while referring to the general sport of sailing as yachting. Within the limited context of sailboat racing, a yacht is any sailing vessel taking part in a race, regardless of size. 

Modern yachts have efficient sail-plans, most notably the Bermuda rig, that allow them to sail towards the wind. This capability is the result of a sail-plan and hull design, typically a sloop rig, that utilizes Bernoulli's principle to generate lift.

Weekender yachts, Day sailing yachts, Cruising yachts, Luxury sailing yachts, Racing yachts

Motor yachts

Motor yachts generally fit into the following categories:
    * Day cruiser yacht (no cabin, sparse amenities such as refrigerator and plumbing)
    * Weekender yacht (one or two basic cabins, basic galley appliances and plumbing)
    * Cruising yacht (sufficient amenities to allow for living aboard for extended periods)
    * Sport fishing yacht (yacht with living amenities and sporting fishing equipment)
    * Luxury yacht (similar to the last three types of yachts, with more luxurious finishings/amenities)

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/

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