J-type 327 Nubian royal starship.

Yacht classifications. Any number of trapezes no trapeze 1 trapeze 2 trapezes 3 trapezes. Any number of sails only a mainsail a mainsail jib only a mainsail jib spinnaker a mainsail spinnaker only. Additional attachments are not considered in the measurement.

The voluntary nature of classification creates a number of possibilities for a yacht owner. Manufacturers must test and document to ensure conformity to all applicable European directives and requirements. CE Certification is required for all recreational boats entering or being sold in the European Union.

Any number of crew singlehanded sailing doublehanded sailing three-man sailing. Water Barge non-self propelled Z. Among the common classification societies for yachts are ABS American Bureau of Shipping BV Bureau Veritas DNV Det Norske Veritas LR Lloyds Register NK Nippon Kaiji and RINA Registro Italiano Navale.

Personal Luxury Yacht 3000. Magellano 30 Metri PROJECT. Having made the decision to purchase or charter a yacht the wealth of choice of different yacht types is huge.

Boat Size Classifications Requirements Boat Classes By Length Federal and state law requires that you have specific safety equipment on board depending on the class of your boat. IYC S GUIDE TO YACHT TYPES. Luxury charter yachts come in various types the main ones being motor sailing catamaran and gulet which can then be categorised into their own sub groups.

To determine a boats class its length is measured along the centerline from the outside of the bow to the outside of the stern. To know whether you need flares a fire extinguisher a flashlight an air horn. The merchant shipping sector is ruled by safety regulations developed since the beginning of the 20th century and is familiar with international.