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Re: Two part bareboat question
[Re: Schwendy]
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08/25/2017 02:08 PM
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I have been on all the levels. The only major difference I've noticed is that at the club level, you get boats ready to retire and they often have been replaced with newer models. But that is also if they are at the 5-6 year end of that range. For example, we were on a Moorings 4600 club one time and it was about 6 years old - there were a few minor differences from the newer 4600's and I think the 4800 was in charter at that time too - maybe just for a year though.
From a standpoint of things breaking down though - no difference. In fact, If I recall we had no issues on that 4600. And we have had issues on brand new boats. Aside from one trip, we've never had an issue that couldn't be resolved quickly though. And that one time was when we were on the 5800 and a pump or compressor went for the A/C and they didn't have a spare part for it.
So in shopping prices, I'd go by boat choice and price. Not age.
Matt
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Re: Two part bareboat question
[Re: Schwendy]
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08/25/2017 03:50 PM
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Schwendy said:
2nd question. Thinking about bringing my parents on a charter for a couple of days. They are in their 70's so my thought is a land based trip and they either join us for 2 days on our week on the boat or we all are land based and just charter for 2-3 days at one end of the trip for the experience. Not sure if any of the charter companies even let boats out for such a short time? I'm just not sure my parents would like it or could handle it so having them on for a short stay would answer that for me. Kind of depends on where in the "70s" and their physical condition. At a few months from 70, our regular crew of six seniors is still chartering sail cats (Spanish Virgins in October). Try this thread for lots of good insights and tips. Seniors
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Re: Two part bareboat question
[Re: Schwendy]
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08/27/2017 09:08 AM
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Schwendy said: Just been having thoughts of doing things with the parents as they are getting older. Don't want to have regrets. Schwendy said: Most likely it will be another trip with friends as one with parents would be a completely different vacation altogether. One of my fondest memories is the beautiful late summer day my Dad and I spent sailing up and down Lake Charlevoix (MI) in a 40' C&C mono. His previous sailing experience was the Butterfly he owned. I know from our conversation and the grin on his face that he loved every minute of our time together. He died a couple of months later, at the age of 70, from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. I will be 70 next May. My wife and I have had the privilege of sailing the BVIs with 3 kids, 2 kids-in-law and 4 grandchildren twice in the last 3 years. Those experiences and memories are priceless. I would humbly suggest that you discuss your proposed trip with your parents, and then leave the decision to them. My guess is they will say: "Thanks, we're in!" <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Joy.gif" alt="" /> For you, it might be a "completely different vacation." But I think that's the point.
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Re: Two part bareboat question
[Re: Schwendy]
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08/27/2017 10:07 AM
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Earlier this month we took my 74 year old Dad and our 10 year old daughter out on a Moorings 4000 (1st time for both). It was a bucket list trip for him and we were very worried going into it because of his physical issues (bad knee & hip, balance issues, and he's about 220 lbs). He loved every minute of it but it was challenging getting into and out of the dingy. Getting back onto the boat wasn't too bad since we had the davit system that he could grab onto but climbing onto the docks was a major issue. I would recommend planning your landings at places where you could at least pull up to a dock and let them out before grabbing a mooring. The idea of basing them at a place like Leverick and taking short and/or day trips also sounds like a great idea.
Either way, I can tell you the memories we made were priceless. I think he's still enjoying going to the dog park everyday to show pictures and talk of his adventure to his "girlfriends"!
Brian
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