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  1. Princess Y78 yacht tour: The biggest boat you can run without crew

    Draft: 5ft 8in (1.72m) Displacement: 54,085kg (119,237lbs) Fuel capacity: 6,000l (1,320 gal) Water capacity: 1,350l (297 gal) Engines: Twin 1800hp MAN V12. Top speed: 36 knots. Price: £2.95m (ex. VAT) The Princess Y78 is right on the cusp between owner-operated boats and superyachts. Nick takes us on a full yacht tour.

  2. No Crew Required

    No Crew Required. New innovations in design and equipment make large yachts easier to handle for small crews. By Chris Caswell. Updated: June 18, 2009. ytgjun09cy2525.jpg. Nordhavn 47 Nordhavn. A growing number of yachts are being operated "short-handed," the nautical term for a voyage with fewer than the usual number of crew members.

  3. How large can I go without a crew?

    One of my bosses tried to run a 70 something footer by himself and wound up hiring a captain. Bigger boats need a lot of attention. Most work can be subcontracted out, but you still need to manage the boat. If you want to show up and go, hire a captain. If you do not mind putting in the time, you can run a large boat by yourself.

  4. What is the largest yacht one can operate solo?

    The largest yacht one can operate solo is largely determined by the individual's experience, yacht design, and onboard systems. While it is possible to operate yachts up to 80 feet solo, it is advisable to take additional crew members onboard for yachts that are larger than this. Always consult with the manufacturer's guidelines and ...

  5. Can You Single Hand A 50 Ft Motor Yacht?

    Taking a look at what it takes to safely handle a large motor yacht single handed.

  6. The $6.4m yacht that you can drive yourself

    Meanwhile, the M75, at 75 feet or just over 23 metres long and 19 foot 8 inches (6 metres) wide, is the largest and most luxurious motor yacht the company has yet built.

  7. What is behind the surge in new 60ft plus yacht designs and can you

    Looking along the row of new yachts berthed stern-to at Cannes Boat Show in September, it seems impossible that just a few years ago a yard might hold up its 55-footer as the flagship of its fleet.

  8. What is the largest boat one can single hand?

    This is a question that has been exercising my mind as well since I decided to change my boat. My last 2 boats have been around 8M single engine sports cruisers. The most recent was a Jeanneau Leader. I recently bought a motorised catamaran 10.3 x 4.45 metres which I will take proper delivery of in early April.

  9. Largest Boat You Can Operate Yourself: Discovering the Size Limitations

    Motorboats: Typically smaller in size and ranging between 10 to 40 feet, motorboats are usually easier to handle. However, larger motor yachts can extend up to 100 feet or more and may require more experience and skill. Sailboats: Sailboats demand a certain skill level, as you'll need to understand wind directions, rigging, and sailing techniques.. They vary widely in size, from small ...

  10. Azimut 78 yacht tour: Inside the mother of all owner-operated boats

    Displacement (loaded): 58 tonnes (127,867lb) Engines: Triple 1,000hp Volvo Penta IPS 1350. Top speed: 33 knots. Cruising speed: 27 knots. Fuel capacity: 5,000l. Water capacity: 1,100l. Price: €3,150,000. The Azimut 78 sits at a crossroads in the market, you can run it by yourself, but many owners choose to employ a crew. Nick shows us around….

  11. What's the Largest Boat One Person Can Operate?

    Without systems: under 28 ft or 8 m. With systems: under 46 ft or 14 m. Typically, experienced sailors stay under 35 ft. Anything over 50 ft or 15m is uncommon. If the manufacturer bothered to include a crew cabin, it's probably a good idea to have a crew. Length is not really the issue with short-handed cruising.

  12. One person operation of 50-100 ft yacht?

    You can also forget locking through single-handed on anything bigger than Great Bridge (3' drop). If you can afford a 100 footer, buy a 50 footer and put the rest of the money toward crew salary since, as Pascal pointed out, your insurance company will require you to hire a captain anyway. And look up those other threads on single-handing.

  13. 10 Best Sailboats for Solo Sailing (One Person)

    Catalina 315. nwyachting. This is a nifty pocket cruiser that raises the quality bar for solo sailors with extreme comfort and performance. With just a 9.45 meter hull, the Catalina 315 has more internal room than most classics and remains superb for solo sailing.

  14. How big a boat can I handle by myself?

    Answer: Single-handling a boat depends on the design and layout of the vessel and the handler's physical fitness, strength, experience, nautical cunning and determination. There are very definite limiting factors that can help you decide how big a boat you might be able to handle with safety and confidence. The first thing is the anchor.

  15. Largest Motor Yacht you can handle without a crew?

    You would need at least one crewmember (preferably two) for fendering and line-handling in port. It's something mates can help with - you wouldn't necessarily need professional crewmembers.

  16. How big of a yacht can 1 person operate : r/boating

    I have a 40' fly bridge and can handle the boat in mild weather solo.....not having to rush down steps to tend a fender or line is doable. However having a 2nd set of hands is always appreciate. I would say that with low wind / current conditions, you could go 50-60'. Somebody is always in a dock to catch a line and lend a hand....

  17. What's the biggest ship a single person can operate?

    Any modern ship can be controlled by a single person. The largest in any discipline (Vale Rio, TI Europe, Pioneering Spirit) If you also consider mooring and cargo ops, none can. I mean ships are regularly operated by "1 person".

  18. What's the Largest Boat One Person Can Operate?

    The largest boat one person can operate depends on several factors such as size, experience, and available features. ... Trawlers and motor yachts are popular choices for solo boaters due to their ease of operation. However, always prioritize safety by acquiring proper training and equipment before venturing out onto the water alone. With the ...

  19. Biggest Boat without crew?

    1,703. Location: Vero Beach. ranger42c said: It depends. Largely on your experience and skill. Some 35' boats are more difficult than some 60' boats. A serious answer needs more info about you, about where and how you might use a boat, whether you'' usually have "non-hired" crew (and their experience), etc. -Chris.

  20. How Big Of A Sailboat Can One Person Handle?

    Jonathan said that, in his opinion, the largest boat size to be considered for a single sailor is 40 feet. And he feels that is more than enough boat for most everyone. Today's boat designs offer as much interior volume and accommodations in 40 feet as the 45-footers of the 1990s.

  21. What is the largest sailboat one person can handle? : r/sailing

    The rule of thumb for single handing is around 35-45 feet max, with the displacement of the boat actually probably being the better measure. Once you are over 9 tons (18,000 lbs) conservation of momentum means things get very tricky to control. You also have anchor size.

  22. 5 Of The Largest Superyachts At The 2024 Monaco Yacht Show ...

    Sailing Giant Nautor Swan 75-Foot Motor Yacht Arrow To Debut At Cannes. ... in one place: The Monaco Yacht Show, ... owning and chartering the largest yachts in the world.

  23. Largest yacht for experienced owner/operator?

    No vessel that is considered a yacht can be safely handled by 1 person. There are too many possibilities of risk: loss of propulsion, loss of steering, fire, electrical, acts of God. If you're getting into a 64' or 78' Lazzara, you need both an experienced Captain to run the vessel, and an experienced person to get the lines.

  24. What's the biggest sailboat one person can operate : r/Sailboats

    I saw a video about single handed sailing and they mentioned 45 to 50 feet would be largest reasonable size. It can be done on larger boats but it can become very difficult and very demanding. Like mentioned before it have to be rigged properly, and there is some cost associated to that.