Cabin Cruiser
A cabin cruiser usually ranges in size from
25 to 45 feet in length. These craft are generally equipped with a head
(toilet), a galley, and at least one berth. A cabin cruiser is a type
of power boat that provides accommodation for its crew and passengers
inside the structure of the craft.
Most cabin cruisers usually have a small
dining area and an aft cabin (bed in the rear of the cabin). Some cabin
cruisers are equipped with heating, air conditioning, and power generators.
Most newer cabin cruisers are faster than older models because of improved
aerodynamic and hydrodynamic designs. Cabin cruisers are generally able
to handle the water well because of their size and give a stable ride.
They are generally spacious in the cockpit (open seating area towards
the aft).
In the UK purpose built
cabin cruisers were popular on the canal network in the 1960s and 1970s.
Leading manufacturers were Norman, Viking and Dawncraft.
|
