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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: warren460]
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11/28/2017 11:55 PM
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
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If you really want to make her happy a 3 cabin Moorings 3900 or 4000 would be perfect. Or any other similar owners style cat.
And as said, yes on the A/C. I love my A/C and can go without it, but I am much more comfortable with it.
Matt
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: drcabral]
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11/29/2017 05:15 PM
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I think if you search the archives the question on needing AC comes up and is debated in a thread every few months. You might also take a look at my write up for my boat regarding AC that can be found here: Do you need AC? Second I think there has been some assumption in this thread based on your post that you are looking for a Cat. My recommendation would be to charter whatever configuration you have experience with. If that's a mono charter a mono and if a cat charter a cat. And be realistic about the size of boat your are comfortable with. Two adults and 3 small kids you will fit onto just about anything available. Sailing in a new area can be enough anxiety - you don't need to add to it by chartering a larger or different configuration. You are there on vacation and your goal is to have a good time doing it.
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: drcabral]
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11/29/2017 11:39 PM
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In 2014, we took our four grandkids for their first trip to the BVI. I created a manual, giving them each one chapter a month between Christmas and June, to let them know what to expect. Here is a link to the generic versions, in Word and pdf. (Grand)Kids Crew Manual Feel free to use it if you think it might be helpful. There is also a long thread here with regard to that trip, that may give you some additional helpful information pertinent to your kids. The BVI And (Grand)kids
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: aarpskier]
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11/30/2017 02:04 PM
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I was looking at the Moorings as well. I've seen mixed reviews on tripadvisor and the consistent comment revolves around expense and service. Can you tell me why you like the 3900 and 4000 aarpskier said: Yes to A/C. No to watermaker. Small cat, e.g. Moorings 3900 or 4000, both of which are available in 3 cabin versions. If 3900, confirm generator A/C.
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: maytrix]
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What do you like about the Moorings 3900 and 4000? maytrix said: If you really want to make her happy a 3 cabin Moorings 3900 or 4000 would be perfect. Or any other similar owners style cat.
And as said, yes on the A/C. I love my A/C and can go without it, but I am much more comfortable with it.
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: aarpskier]
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11/30/2017 02:24 PM
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aarpskier, I am 54 years old and probably enjoyed your manual as much as a child. Being an Irish fan from Niles, MI I especially enjoyed the UM and MSU fish reference. Too funny. Thank you.
Go Irish!! Bill
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: drcabral]
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12/01/2017 01:27 AM
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drcabral said: I was looking at the Moorings as well. I've seen mixed reviews on tripadvisor and the consistent comment revolves around expense and service. Can you tell me why you like the 3900 and 4000 I am a big fan of, and contributor to, TripAdvisor. However, you will get better information here regarding your BVI trip planning than you will get on TA, for the reasons I stated in my PMs. Maytrix and I suggested the Moorings 3-cabin 3900 or 4000 because it is a small cat that will give you the A/C you need and want, a nice size owner's suite for you and your wife, and the flexibility of two smaller cabins in the other hull for your 3 girls. However, I re-read your earlier posts and saw the reference to "non-sailing enthusiast." If you are referring to your wife, then the cat is the condo on the water she will like. If to yourself, then maybe you should be looking at a similar powercat?
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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12/01/2017 11:33 AM
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GeorgeC1 said: You don't Need AC in July. George, "need" is a relative term. Per OP's second post: "I want her [wife] to be comfortable so she would be willing to put up with my sense of adventure again. I'm already pushing her comfort level bare boating without a crew, chef and personal masseuse." If we had not transitioned from monos with crappy windscoops to cats with A/C in the mid-2000s, <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> I am pretty sure our crew's charter days would have ended long ago!
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: JudyG]
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12/09/2017 05:15 PM
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NOT an a/c fan. Despise it, waste of energy. However, it may be prudent to consider the wishes of those in your party who might "need" it.
Woof woof!
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: JudyG]
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12/09/2017 08:21 PM
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JudyG said: FYI, decided to try BVI in July one year; it was 95 average and STEAMY on land. Might have felt 95, but 88 is the high for Road Town, according to our friends at Google. You need A/C in the summer, especially the aft cabins can get extremely stuffy
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
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12/10/2017 01:36 PM
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sail2wind said:JudyG said: FYI, decided to try BVI in July one year; it was 95 average and STEAMY on land. Might have felt 95, but 88 is the high for Road Town, according to our friends at Google. You need A/C in the summer, especially the aft cabins can get extremely stuffy Are you saying that 88 is the all time high for Road Town in July?
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Re: Do you need A/C in July?
[Re: Manpot]
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12/10/2017 03:14 PM
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There is heat and then there is humidity.. Even 85 degrees and high humidity is intolerable to me, for SLEEPING...
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