motor yacht
Engine-driven pleasure boat
A motor yacht is a large, engine-powered pleasure boat, typically with living quarters and amenities for extended cruising.
The term distinguishes it from sailing yachts and smaller motorboats, usually implying a vessel over 40 feet with cabin space: They spent the summer aboard a motor yacht in the Mediterranean.
Outer covering or frame
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- deckShip's flat surface
cabin · galley · flybridge · salon · stateroom · sundeck · transom · cockpit
Vessel's steering mechanism
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- sonarUnderwater detection by echoes
- autopilotAutomated vehicle guidance system
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
compass · VHF · anchor · windlass · thruster · rudder · throttle · captain
Showy, abundant prosperity
- affluenceAbundance of money
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
wealth · elegance · sophistication · exclusive · elite · lavish · sumptuous · bespoke
Machine producing motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- shaftNarrow vertical passage
propeller · inboard · turbocharged · torque · cruising speed · planing · displacement · fuel capacity
Leisurely ocean voyage
- charterFounding organizational document
- vacationLeisure time away
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- swimmingLocomotion through water
watersports · jet ski · snorkeling · diving · fishing · entertaining · cocktails · sunset cruise
hull
Outer covering or frame
deck · cabin · galley · flybridge · salon · stateroom · sundeck · transom · cockpit · swim platform
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
- radarRadio-wave object detection
- sonarUnderwater detection by echoes
- autopilotAutomated vehicle guidance system
GPS · compass · VHF · anchor · windlass · thruster · rudder · throttle · captain · skipper
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- affluenceAbundance of money
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
extravagance · wealth · elegance · sophistication · exclusive · elite · lavish · sumptuous · bespoke · champagne
engine
Machine producing motion
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
shaft · propeller · inboard · turbocharged · torque · cruising speed · planing · displacement · fuel capacity · range
cruise
Leisurely ocean voyage
- charterFounding organizational document
- vacationLeisure time away
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
swimming · watersports · jet ski · snorkeling · diving · fishing · entertaining · cocktails · sunset cruise · island hopping
princess
Monarch's daughter or heir
- boatsboat, ship, canoe, kayak, ferry
- watercraftboat, sailboat, kayak, canoe, ships
- luxury transportlimousine, limo, stretch limo, private jet, chauffeur
- boat chartersbareboat charter, fishing charter, houseboat rental, bareboat, catamaran
- powerboatspowerboat, speedboat, sport boat, runabout, bowrider
- yachtssuperyacht, megayacht, catamaran, trimaran, cabin cruiser
motor yachtsailing yacht
Wind-powered pleasure vessel
sailboat · sailing vessel · tall ship · catamaran · schooner
motor yachtdinghy
Small auxiliary watercraft
rowboat · canoe · kayak · inflatable boat · skiff
motor yachtfishing trawler
Net-dragging commercial vessel
cargo ship · freighter · tugboat · barge · tanker
remote, emotional, motor, promote, commotion, promotion, yacht, motionless, demote