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Re: Footloose vs. Moorings
[Re: ben_gale]
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01/09/2017 01:58 PM
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You have it right. As a former Moorings owner, my understanding is that it is essentially the same, with older boats. Boats are typically at least 5 years old - I am not sure what their max age is, but I'd guess 7-8 years maybe.
I know in the past the office was different, but on the same dock so I don't see any reason you can't use the moorings facilities. I'm not sure if they combined it when they combined sunsail/moorings to one check in process.
I'll add, that having used new moorings boats and 5 year old moorings boats, the age isn't necessarily a huge factor in what works or doesn't - they keep everything working. We've had some older boats that haven't required a single chase boat and some newer boats that have required multiple.
Last edited by maytrix; 01/09/2017 01:59 PM.
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Re: Footloose vs. Moorings
[Re: NCSailor]
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01/11/2017 08:51 AM
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NCSailor said: We have chartered the 3900 three times with the Moorings. Great boat for a small group. Interesting point on group size. We are a group of 6 - 2 "grown-ups" and a bunch of college kids. One slight concern I have is the size of the cockpit - the 3900 is fairly narrow, and I wondered if it might be a bit tight with everybody in there. Thoughts? That said, I'm committed now, so it is what it is ...
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Re: Footloose vs. Moorings
[Re: CottageGirl]
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01/11/2017 10:48 AM
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Only issue we've had with space on the 3900 is with my wife and I moving around in the galley - it is tight - really meant for 1 person. Otherwise there is plenty of space. I think you can even fit 6 inside to eat and they easily fit outside. Inside might be a little tight, but doable. If you want to see more of the space, check out their 360 degree tour. https://www.moorings.com/yachts/sail-fleet/catamarans/3900-3-cabin
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Re: Footloose vs. Moorings
[Re: ben_gale]
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01/11/2017 03:25 PM
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ben_gale said: Many thanks for the input folks - super-helpful and much appreciated.
One more question (getting detailed here!) - on the 360 view, along the galley window I see a cockpit seat with a hinged lid - is this a cooler? It has a cup holder on it, and what look like drainage outlets. Or would we carry a separate cooler? Thx. Haven't been on the 3900 but don't believe it is a cooler. On the 4000 it was used to hold either life jackets, boat batteries or both (can't recall exactly) A cooler should be provided with the boat which is placed under the cockpit table. No need to purchase or bring your own unless you want to bring provisions. Cheers and good luck.
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