Motorsailer vs. Sailboat

Motorsailernoun

(nautical) A vessel (usually a pleasure craft) that has been designed for both sailing and motor operation.

Sailboatnoun

A boat propelled by a sail.

Motorsailer

A motorsailer is a type of motor-powered sailing vessel, typically a yacht, that can derive power from its sails or engine, independently from each other during moderate seas or winds. A motorsailer may have a sail to engine power ratio in a range between 30/70 to 70/30 (percent sail power/percent engine power).

Sailboatnoun

A playing card with the rank of four.

Sailboatnoun

A boat propelled by a sail or sails.

Sailboatnoun

a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

Sailboat

A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture.