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Pleasure craft vessels are used for leisure, sport, or recreation. Examples include sailboats, canoes, and motorboats. A pleasure craft is a personal or rented vehicle used for different purposes, such as fishing with family and friends or going to work every day. Using pleasure craft requires licensure, and regulations vary by region.

Technical Details of Pleasure Vessels

Dimensions 

1. Sailboats 

Length: 2  to 17 meters

Beam: 2 to 10 meters

1. Fishing boats

Length: 4 to 20 meters, but fishing boats greater than this would not be considered as pleasure craft. 

Beam: 2 to 6 meters

1. Cabin cruisers

Length: 6 to 15 meters

Beam: 2 to 6 meters

1. Yatchs

Length: 10 to 60 meters

Beam: The average beam is 5 meters.  

1. High-performance boats. 

Length: 7 to 25 meters

Beam: average 2 meters (HPBs are sleek boats)

1. Houseboats

Length: 6 to 20 meters

Beam: 2 to 6 meters

1. Canoes

Length:3 to 6 meters

Beam: 0.7 to 1.2 meters

Engine Power and Performance

1. Sailboat speeds: 4 to 16 knots (They do not have any engine power)
2. Fishing boat speeds: 8 to 30 knots
3. Cabin cruiser speeds: 6 to 30 knots
4. Yacht speeds depend on the types of waters yachts can work in, and engine capabilities speeds can range from 8 to 40 knots. 
5. High-performance boats have advanced propulsion systems for speeds ranging from 70 to 150 knots.
6. Houseboat speeds: 5 to 10 knots 
7. Canoe speeds:  2 to 5 knots (when paddling, as they don't have engine power).

Uses of Pleasure Craft Vessels

1. Recreation and leisure: Pleasure craft vessels are equipped with the most luxurious amenities and living spaces, which allow passengers to socialize with family and friends on vacation. 
2. Accommodation: They act as stationary homes anchored on berths with maximum amenities. They are affordable living options that increase the chances of private property ownership. 
3. Sporting: Pleasure vessels provide a source of recreation, such as high-speed racing on seas and other sailing competitions.
4. Fishing: Privately owned pleasure vessels have equipment for fishing, and fishing in open water is also a source of recreation.

Advantages of Pleasure Craft Vessels

1. Freedom to move: Owning a pleasure vessel allows you to visit anywhere easily, spend time with loved ones and escape work life for a while.
2. Multipurpose: Many types of pleasure vessels can have different uses. For example, many types of pleasure craft vessels include fishing equipment. 
3. Learning a new hobby: Owning a pleasure vessel enables you to learn how to pilot, maintain, and manage it. 
4. Health and sports: Engaging in different sports activities can increase overall health.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Q: Do people permanently dwell in pleasure boats?

A: Yes. People use houseboats and types of yachts are used for permanent accommodation. They are mostly berthed and have minimum movement.

Q: What are the different types of pleasure vessels?

A: Sailboats, yachts, high-performance racing boats, cabin cruisers, canoes, fishing boats, and houseboats.

Q: How does a person learn new skills by owning a pleasure vessel?

A: When a person owns a pleasure vessel, he'll get used to the different functionalities of the type of vessel, be conscious about the vessel's maintenance, and pilot the vessel, too. All of this requires education, which will help him gain skills.