motoryacht
Powered pleasure craft
A motoryacht is a large, engine-powered pleasure boat, typically with enclosed cabins and amenities for extended cruising.
The term implies luxury and size—distinguishing these vessels from smaller motorboats or cabin cruisers.
They spent the summer aboard a chartered motoryacht in the Mediterranean.
Also spelled motor yacht.
Moving at relaxed pace
- sundeckOutdoor floor for basking
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- vacationLeisure time away
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
getaway · relaxation · sunbathing · swimming · snorkeling · watersports · fishing · charter
Outer covering or frame
- keelHull's structural base
- starboardVessel's right-hand side
- portsideVessel's left flank
- bowRespectful forward inclination
stern · rudder · anchor · deck · bridge · galley · cabin · diesel
Planned sequence of destinations
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
charter · captain · crew · deckhand · steward · logbook · provisioning · compass
Showy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
splendor · exclusive · high-end · gourmet · champagne · elite · lavish · stateroom
Rate of mechanical work
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- planingRemoving surface material
- twin-engineHaving two powerplants
- accelerationRate velocity changes
wake · throttle · turbocharged · displacement · range · maneuverability · handling · torque
cruising
Moving at relaxed pace
recreation · getaway · relaxation · sunbathing · swimming · snorkeling · watersports · fishing · charter · entertaining
hull
Outer covering or frame
bow · stern · rudder · anchor · deck · bridge · galley · cabin · diesel · inboard
itinerary
Planned sequence of destinations
- cruiseLeisurely ocean voyage
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- seafaringTraveling by ocean vessel
anchorage · charter · captain · crew · deckhand · steward · logbook · provisioning · compass · customs
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
elegance · splendor · exclusive · high-end · gourmet · champagne · elite · lavish · stateroom · teak
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- planingRemoving surface material
- twin-engineHaving two powerplants
acceleration · wake · throttle · turbocharged · displacement · range · maneuverability · handling · torque · fiberglass
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Wind-propelled watercraft
sailing yacht · sailing vessel · windjammer · tall ship · schooner
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Small auxiliary watercraft
rowboat · inflatable boat · rubber dinghy · skiff · canoe
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Net-dragging commercial vessel
cargo ship · freighter · tugboat · barge · commercial vessel
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