Types of yachts and boats
A yacht is defined less by its length than by what it is built to do. These are the fourteen families we cover, with the strengths, compromises and price ranges of each.
Sailing CatamaransTwin-hull sailing yachts for cruising, charter and liveaboard life
Power CatamaransTwin-hull motor yachts built for range, stability and space
Cruising SailboatsProduction monohulls for coastal cruising and family sailing
Bluewater SailboatsOffshore-capable monohulls built for ocean passages
Performance SailboatsRacer cruisers, one-designs and fast daysailers
Motor YachtsFlybridge and motor yachts for extended cruising
Sport Yachts & Express CruisersFast, low-profile yachts and express cruisers
SuperyachtsYachts of roughly 24 meters and up, built for crewed cruising
Sportfishing YachtsConvertibles and express fishermen built to chase billfish
Trawlers & Explorer YachtsLong-range displacement yachts and tugs
Center Consoles & Offshore BoatsOffshore center consoles and express fishing boats
Downeast YachtsLobster-boat inspired cruisers with classic lines
Luxury Dayboats & ClassicsDesign-led dayboats, tenders and iconic classics
Performance PowerboatsGo-fast offshore powerboats and classic speedsters
New to boats? Read our full guide to yacht types and catamaran versus monohull.