When Does a Boat Become a Yacht?

[JNandJN]

We somewhat agree with Richard W. The NMMA certifies that a boat meets the standards set by the American Boat and Yacht Council. If it meets those standards, then it is considered a yacht.

 

[kthoennes]

Ahhhh…not entirely true. After all, the small liner, (before she was decommissioned), the Brittannia, was referred to as the Royal Yacht. Just saying'

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Ah, you're right of course, forgot about that one. Sad thing that decommissioning, HM should have never let that happen. Austerity is all well and good and politically prudent, but that was a bridge - or a yacht - too far.