Sailing Boats. Yachting Sport. Sailing Yacht Under Full Sail At The Chennai Shore. Port. Royalty-Free Stock Photography

The first key difference between a boat and a yacht is their size, if it is over 40 feet in length, it is usually considered a yacht. when a recreational boat exceeds thirty feet or approximately nine meters in length, it can be called a Cabin Cruiser or Yacht. A yacht is a sail- or motor-propelled watercraft made for pleasure, cruising, or racing. There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies to vessels with a cabin intended for overnight use.