How many people at a minimum would it take to operate a large yacht (80-foot plus)?

Question

How many people at a minimum would it take to operate a large yacht (80-foot plus)?

Answer 1

depends on the type, a typical single or twin s***w vessel can be handled by 3-5 minimal 2 if you hold your breath for nothing to break; ketches, yawls, and some schooners can be handles with about 4. some other older schooners may need more depending on rigging and deck layout, cutters and sloops can also be handled by 3-5 also depending on rigging hope this helps

Answer 2

Probably 5.  A Captain, 2 pilots, an engineer and a mechanic.