Recently, I read a cape dory related web page that in passing, while discussing other things, described the difference between a boat and a yacht as depending on the love and care that was put into its maintainance. I can not remember where I encountered this and would like to read it again. If one of our members is either the author or know where this site can be found, please post a description of where it can be found. I'd also invite other definitions, serious or humorous.
Thanks.
joels@ids.net
difference between a boat and a yacht
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JD Johnson
Re: difference between a boat and a yacht
I've heard that a yacht is how you describe your boat to someone who is not likely to ever see it.
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Bob Pence
Re: difference between a boat and a yacht
A yacht is a yacht is a yacht, either sail or power, size is not the criteria. My first mate on many occasions is from Scotland and he has always referred to my boats/yachts as 'A Proper Yacht' which I think he based his opinion on the way I kept her both in appearance and operationg condition. He sailed on all four of my 'Proper Yachts'. They were, starting with the first, a 1978 CD30 Ketch, followed by a 1978 Pearson 365 Ketch, then a 1984 Pilgrim 40 Trawler and lastly a 1981 CD 36 Cutter. I sailed the Pearson more and longer than the others until she was destroyed by Hurricane Bertha. I am now looking for another 'Proper Yacht', another Pearson 365 if we decide to do long distance cruising or a CD 30 Ketch if we are going to stay pretty much on the Chesapeake for limited cruises. Happy New YearJD Johnson wrote: I've heard that a yacht is how you describe your boat to someone who is not likely to ever see it.
sixpence@dmv.com
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Tom
Re: difference between a boat and a yacht
Joel, I have no authority for this but I always think of boat as a more general or generic term and yacht is a specific type of boat. Thus all yachts are boats, but not all boats are yachts. A rowboat is a boat but not a yacht. Boats used for other purposes than pleasure are not yachts. There are no tug-yachts but there are tugboats. Likewise there are no row-yachts.JSS wrote: Recently, I read a cape dory related web page that in passing, while discussing other things, described the difference between a boat and a yacht as depending on the love and care that was put into its maintainance. I can not remember where I encountered this and would like to read it again. If one of our members is either the author or know where this site can be found, please post a description of where it can be found. I'd also invite other definitions, serious or humorous.
Thanks.
You've probably heard the one about B.O.A.T. standing for "Break Out Another Thousand" And the definition of boat being a hole in the water that you throw money into.
TomCambria@mindspring.com
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Anthony P. Jeske
Re: difference between a boat and a yacht
Joel:
Perhaps you're thinking of Bruce Binghams's short essay, which is included in his book, "A Sailor's Sketchbook".
Part of it says: " It is the owner who makes a yacht from a boator, conversely, a boat out of a yacht."
I would recommend this book to any sailor who is interested in improving the the appearance and/or usefulness of their boat.
Regards,
Tony Jeske
ajeske@ix[pres.com
Perhaps you're thinking of Bruce Binghams's short essay, which is included in his book, "A Sailor's Sketchbook".
Part of it says: " It is the owner who makes a yacht from a boator, conversely, a boat out of a yacht."
I would recommend this book to any sailor who is interested in improving the the appearance and/or usefulness of their boat.
Regards,
Tony Jeske
ajeske@ix[pres.com