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Re: Second Dinghy
[Re: hfxslr]
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02/13/2019 10:26 PM
02/13/2019 10:26 PM
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ggffrr11
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We just got back with 10 people on a '50 cat. The idea of a second dinghy only came up once or twice (per hour). We had some scuba divers > made for some issues. -- Second dinghy Pro's > see stolen dinghy thread. -- Second dinghy Con's > extra cost and see stolen dinghy thread.
We've chartered power cats in the past and the boat's cruising speed of the dinghy up on davits vs pulling one was a loss of one knot per hour: two dinghy's would be more. All in all: a cheap set of walkie-talkies can go a long way in sharing one dinghy. And the walkie-talkies make for less fights than some of the cellular texts we sent back and forth to each other: i.e., "When are you coming back?" (may be not said in such nice words)
Last edited by ggffrr11; 02/13/2019 10:27 PM.
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Re: Second Dinghy
[Re: hfxslr]
#184129
02/14/2019 11:30 AM
02/14/2019 11:30 AM
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Posts: 216 Dana Point
captdennyj
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10 people.....
They are going to be going several different directions at one time.
Provisions : make up lists , do not send em all shopping at the same time. It will be WAR !
Have a pre cruise meeting about
1. Pre ordering provisions, and have them delivered.
2, Make a list of all the items, taxi to the market. Max of two to three people.
3. Hand held radios sound great.
4. Assign cooking duty . Probably three or four people, to handle of the mess duties, and clean up after dinner.
5. As to the dink, good luck. You might assign a dink captain or two, who know outboard motors and how to tie proper knots .
6. Assign mooring pick up crews, rotate them so every one who wished to learn and help out can do so.
7. Have a meeting and go over which island and cays you intend to visit, and what there is to do ashore.
Personally, good luck, have fun.
If that group has no orgnization, or leadership......welcome to the BVI Goat Rope
Pour a double rum, have patience, and shrug everything off.
I have not even mentioned , keeping everyone safe, and also having them understand and how to operate the boat's system.
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Re: Second Dinghy
[Re: hfxslr]
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02/15/2019 10:51 AM
02/15/2019 10:51 AM
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Posts: 70 Nixa, Missouri
philthepilot
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We chartered a Moorings 4800 Cat for our 10 person charter in 2016. Boat had more than enough room, and we rented a second dinghy. They charged us $280 for the second dinghy.
Phil Nixa, Mo.
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Re: Second Dinghy
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02/20/2019 06:58 AM
02/20/2019 06:58 AM
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bailau
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Good day all:
Going to be on a bareboat charter first week of April with a group of 10 on a 52 foot cat.
Have chartered on numerous occasions previously but have had this large a crew before.
Appreciate thoughts and experiences regarding advantages/disadvantages for a larger or second dingy for a group this size?
Any other suggestions for organizing a larger group welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance, I have 52 powercat out with 9 guys and 1 dinghy. We arent doing long runs so splitting up group on dinghy rides. The other factor is size and weight of crew. I have 9 guys 200 lbs +. We also have an elevator lift so didnt want to tow a 2nd. I dont know if Moorings has 2 sizes anymore. In May I will have 3 adults and 7 young adults and will have 1 dinghy Regarding the group make sure they are laid back and understand there is one captain and they need to listen. I am clear on this when i hold the captains briefing. Put people in charge of various duties for the week. Run through the boat systems and how to moor/anchor before you leave. I suggest a tentative agenda and distribute it before hand along with Scotts BVI book. we consolidate what we are bringing. Planning in advance and setting the tone and communicating with the group in advance I have found to be most helpful.
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Re: Second Dinghy
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#185922
03/02/2019 01:37 AM
03/02/2019 01:37 AM
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Catdancer
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We always sail with at least 10 - my skipper husband always says, "The more, the merrier," and he'd say his wife has never met a boat too big. We've chartered a 50 Saba with 12, and in May we'll have 12 on a 52 Lagoon. Last year our crew of 15 sailed St. Vincent/Grenadines on two boats, but it was more work for me logistically as the trip food planner, and we sort of missed our comrades on the other boat. (We used to sail tandem monohulls in the Abacos 35 years ago which was a blast with 16-17, but then we always anchored and tied up together - a floating party.) When taking the larger cats, we've been able to rent a second dinghy which works out very well; in addition to more comfortable rides, they allow for much more flexibility for such a large crew. The skipper conducts a safety/informational briefing the night before heading out, although at this point we have very few, if any, newbies on board; most are salty sailors. I always set up a wiki that everyone can access for all of the trip info, including menus, packing and shopping lists and meal duties. We eat on shore for half of the lunches and dinners, as well as LOTS of beach bar drinks/apps etc., but we also bring down several styrofoam coolers full of prepared meals/convenience foods and boxed wine (hey, we're on a sailboat), which makes meal preps a breeze. And every trip is a treasure!!!
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Re: Second Dinghy
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#186386
03/06/2019 12:26 PM
03/06/2019 12:26 PM
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Posts: 152 Encinitas, California
sbrownell
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Catdancer - we will also be there in May on a 52 Lagoon. We have 10 people (6 staterooms sort of), but never thought to get second dingy. We will have 4 inflatable paddle boards, so if someone really wants to get to shore, there's always a way. This is our 4th trip with this group - 2 familys with a total of 5 20 somethings. Everyone loves this trip, and a second dingy has never been something we've needed in the past.
Steph
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