A cruising yacht is a sailing or motor yacht that is suitable for long-distance travel and offers enough amenities to live aboard the boat, yet is small enough to not require a professional crew. A yacht that would require a professional crew enters the category of superyacht.

Ketch
A "woodie" trawler-style cruising yacht by Grand Banks

Sail

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Sailing cruising yachts are designed for multi-day voyages with the capacity for overnight passage making. Their range and endurance relies primarily on sail power and the storage of provisions for the crew.[1][2][3][4]

Power

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Power cruising yachts are designed for multi-day voyages with the capacity for overnight passage making. Their range and endurance relies primarily on fuel supply and the storage of provisions for the crew.[5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Roberts-Goodson, Bruce (1998). Choosing for Cruising: How to Select and Equip the Perfect Cruising Yacht. Sheridan House, Inc. ISBN 978-1-57409-037-6.
  2. ^ Pinney, Tor. (2002). Ready for sea! : how to outfit the modern cruising sailboat and prepare your vessel and yourself for extended passage-making and living aboard. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Sheridan House. ISBN 1-57409-144-1. OCLC 48500955.
  3. ^ Vigor, John. (1999). The seaworthy offshore sailboat : a guide to essential features, gear, and handling. Camden, Me: International Marine. ISBN 0-07-134328-8. OCLC 40417739.
  4. ^ Hiscock, Eric C. (Eric Charles), 1908- (1991). Cruising under sail : incorporating Voyaging under sail (3rd ed.). London: Adlard Coles Nautical. ISBN 0-7136-3564-9. OCLC 221580508.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Claiborne, Young (1999). Power Cruising: The Complete Guide to Selecting, Outfitting, and Maintaining Your Power Boat. Pelican Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4556-1064-8.
  6. ^ Pike, Dag (2012-04-23). Dag Pike's Cruising Under Power: The Practicalities of Cruising. A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-5932-3.
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