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Monocat.... say what?
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10/31/2019 10:01 AM
10/31/2019 10:01 AM
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Posts: 350 Ottawa, Canada
UncleLuff
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Apparently Jeanneau and Dream Yacht Charters have teamed up to produce a monstrosity called a .... Monocat! What is this monstrosity, this Frankenstein? Is this some kind of Halloween /April fools joke? https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/sun-loft-47/Upon further review it is an interesting concept and may be a great way to save some money and enjoy some more deck space.... Making meals would be great in nice weather and calm conditions....wouldn't want to do an open passage on this thing though! The other thing I am thinking is that in rough conditions there is no place to get out of the spray unless there are side covers that come down for the area towards the stern... Also curious how it sails although I am sure sailing qualities come in last place compared to cruising cofort? Mast is more forward and the with a self-tacking jib.... I am planning on heading down to the SVGs this April and if we get enough guys together may think about chartering one....
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: UncleLuff]
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10/31/2019 11:15 PM
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MrEZgoin
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Gee it'd be fun to fall from one side of that cockpit to the other while heeled over.
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: UncleLuff]
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11/01/2019 08:30 AM
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ligot
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That cockpit looks it's made for those party cats you see for sunset sails in Key West.
So just like the boat is kinda like a monohull and kinda like a cat ..... I only kinda get it.
S/V Tortuga Lagoon 46
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: UncleLuff]
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11/01/2019 09:03 AM
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maytrix
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I guess I could see it being good for charter - although I'm not sure I want that many people on a boat that size. And if you aren't going to maximize the cabins, why bother with it? The only real benefit once you get past the added cabins is the seating in the helm. I suppose without A/C having your stove up top keeps things below a little cooler as well..
Seems like a boat trying to solve a problem that I'm not sure exists. I doubt we'll see very many of these.. very niche market at best.
Matt
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: xrayman67]
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11/01/2019 11:35 AM
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Winterstale, looks like we'll be getting back to the BVI around the same time as yourself! We will be down 5/24-6/4 on “Arun” - Oceanis38 from BVI Yacht Charters - our 10th year with them. Planning pirate raid on the new Oil Nut Bay marina!
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: UncleLuff]
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11/02/2019 06:59 PM
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I'm with Mike Beswick, guess they forgot about that miserable Dufour Atoll. Wonder if any still exist? These would work well for the Summer sailing camps.
Mike
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Re: Monocat.... say what?
[Re: UncleLuff]
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11/04/2019 01:54 PM
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maytrix
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When we took out the 58, I had to have a second Captain. Luckily got a friend to come that qualified. Maybe you could find an owner selling time?
The Moorings 5000 has 5 cabins. I think a crew cabin, as well as the table which I believe is convertible. Also has the crew cabin.
Matt
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