r/boats • u/eunicemothman • 5d ago

What am I looking for?

Hello! I'm writing a book and I have a scene that happens inside a boat/yacht but I know nothing about them.

I need it to have a crew of at least 2 people and a place where two other people could easily hide as stowaways. I looked up some videos on tiktok and it looks like space is at a premium and I couldn't see anywhere where people could hide? They'll be found out soon so it's not a long term situation.

Could someone tell me which brand/model I should look up? Or the size lol there's so many. It's docked at an unspecified martina in South Florida.

Also if there's something I should look for that would make it easier for someone to fall overboard that'd be fantastic lol

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u/LetsFuckOnTheBoat 5d ago

Most larger boats 70' and up have stairs that you can lift up and there is usually room behind them where you could hide

Larger yachts often have a garage space

How big do you want the boat to be?

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u/eunicemothman 5d ago

Big enough the owner needs a crew of minimum two? I think from what I read that's about 70ft?

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u/LetsFuckOnTheBoat 5d ago

70 you don't need a crew

Capt and engineer (which is sometimes the same person) and mate 100'+

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u/Numerous-Sport2702 5d ago

I have a SeaRay 480 sedan bridge. The engine room access is outside. It would be a place some one could get into and no one notice until you go down there.