Fun one question survey - VHF, port reference

[AJAL]

Hello all,

Here is a silly question survey just for fun

Which of the following would you use for a 30 - 50 foot sailing cruiser, when using VHF, official forms etc:

1. S.Y. - Sailing yacht
2. S.V. - Sailing vessel
3. S.B. - Sailing boat

I know most sailors will probably will never use such acronym/short hand, but the question is intended to those who DO or have an opinion about which one of the three is more appropriate.

A simple reply with a number would be great. We can then count at the end.

Cheers
AJAL

[goboatingnow]

#2 The official term is SV. That’s what’s used on my flag registration.

Also used in

MV
FV

For motor and fishing vessel accordingly.

[ChrisJHC]

Another vote for “SV”

[StuM]

Originally Posted by ChrisJHC

Another vote for “SV”

And another

[sailorbobdeb]

Sailing Vessel

[sv_pelagia]

Doesn’t it depend on the country's language?

[Tupaia]

Originally Posted by sv_pelagia

Doesn’t it depend on the country's language?

That is not a #1, #2 or #4 answer.


My vote is for SV

[JPA Cate]

SV is commonly understood to mean motor assisted sailing boat. English [or a reasonable facsimile thereof] is the international language of the seas.

Ann

[CaptTom]

SV for sure.

In the US, the term "yacht" can have negative connotations. Sort of elitist. Yes, it's more accurate, and perfectly acceptable elsewhere. It's just sometimes frowned on here.

[grantmc]

SY #1

[Geoff54]

"SB" is the designation for a Sailing Barge

[Benz]

Vote for SV

[chrisr]

sv (# 2) without question, for sailing vessel

cheers

[contrail]

Yep, another vote for SV

[Celestialsailor]

SY when at the bar...SV any other time...