Yacht vs. Houseboat

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Difference Between Yacht and Houseboat
Yachtnoun
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.
Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?You are a true yachtsman! Are you a member of the local yacht club?Houseboatnoun
A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.
Yachtnoun
Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.
Houseboatnoun
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
Yachtverb
(intransitive) To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.
Yachtnoun
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
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Yachtverb
travel in a yacht