The term cuddy is used particularly in nautical contexts. In the 19th century, it referred to a saloon cabin at the stern of immigrant ships, where wealthy immigrants could travel in greater comfort than the
steerage passengers below. A cuddy boat is a boat with a small shelter cabin with maybe a small
head. It may have a small
berth also. The cuddy on cuddy boats is usually not tall enough to stand in. Typical lengths of cuddy boats range from . The term "cuddy cabin" is still somewhat used (cuddy itself can mean cabin) and is a common term among small boaters. Cuddy boats are popular as recreational boats with people who want a little shelter and storage space but do not want to upgrade to a full cabin boat. Cuddy cabin fishing boats are also used as near-shore fishing boats. ==References==