Do you own a superyacht?

[Concerto]

I own a super yacht and I feel sure many of you feel the same about your own boats.

Or more to the point do you know the difference between a superyacht, a megayacht and a gigayacht?

There is no definite legal difference, but the accepted way is by hull length.
Superyacht – Traditionally a custom vessel over 80 feet long, today’s superyacht definition has been somewhat redefined to only include vessels over 100 feet.
Megayacht – Generally any vessel over 200 feet long.
Gigayacht – A newer term coined to describe yachts over 300 feet in length.

So, now you know.

What Is A Superyacht? Is A Megayacht Bigger? - YachtWorld

 

[Mister E]

The grandchildren think it super and its a yacht.
Will that do?
PS I agree with them.

 

[billskip]

Upper reaches of rivers tend to do a great leveling job of oneupmanship....

 

[newtothis]

Terayacht, petayacht, exayacht and zettayacht have all been reserved for the Anderson 22.

 

[johnalison]

My definition of a superyacht is that the owner is a crook.

 

[Porthandbuoy]

Terayacht, petayacht, exayacht and zettayacht have all been reserved for the Anderson 22.

I claim Googolplexy yacht for my Neptunian 33.

 

[Goldie]

The Daily Mail would probably say so!

 

[geem]

My definition of a superyacht is that the owner is a crook.

Or just wealthy individuals. I know several that drop in to superyacht owners who are definitely not crooks.

 

[johnalison]

Or just wealthy individuals. I know several that drop in to superyacht owners who are definitely not crooks.

I don't know many superyacht owners. I have seen a couple of Abramovitch's and then there was Robert Maxwell and came to the conclusion that there was a pattern somewhere.

 

[Wansworth]

A superyacht at least in the 1970s moored up along side the coaster I worked on,he was a great bloke or gentleman,unlike his crew a grumpy git who couldn’t pass a civil word…..how did they meet

 

[geem]

I don't know many superyacht owners. I have seen a couple of Abramovitch's and then there was Robert Maxwell and came to the conclusion that there was a pattern somewhere.

I think some of owners I know would be a little upset with that label.

 

[billskip]

I think some of owners I know would be a little upset with that label.

Best they put him on ignore then....

 

[oz-1]

When i built my sailing boat, i can't remember if it was in the sight reduction tables or the nautical almanac, but i looked at names of stars and their descriptions. GIENAH was described as " a small, insignificant star. An apt name for my boat and me.

 

[geem]

Best they put him on ignore then....

I don't think they would be seen on this commoners forum. They would have their own superyacht forum

 

[billskip]

I don't think they would be seen on this commoners forum. They would have their own superyacht forum

They cant be that fussy..they know you

 

[Chiara’s slave]

If only it was beam, not length that qualified you.

 

[Wansworth]

I think there should be a new section dedicated to superyachts…….we could learn about maintenance problems….what sort of Shammy leather toget!

 

[RobbieW]

If only it was beam, not length that qualified you.

Never mind the quality, feel the width

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Never mind the quality, feel the width

A quote we often use.

 

[Yealm]

I think of ‘yacht’ as a good-looking sailing vessel.

If it doesn’t have sails it’s a cabin cruiser