### Question
How is the term yacht defined?


### Answer
The term **yacht** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 12101* as the following:

> a recreational vessel even if not documented

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 12101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Vessels and Seamen > Part H-Identification of Vessels > CHAPTER 121-DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

