Vocabulary

Yacht Glossary

Essential yacht terminology for buyers.

LOA

Length Overall - Total length of the yacht from bow to stern.

Beam

Maximum width of the yacht at its widest point.

Draft

Vertical distance from waterline to the lowest point of the hull.

Displacement

Weight of the yacht without load, measured in tonnes.

FTL

Flying Bridge - Upper deck with helm station and seating.

Superyacht

Yachts typically over 30 metres (100ft) in length.