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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: Winterstale]
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02/11/2015 07:06 PM
02/11/2015 07:06 PM
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maytrix
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Ouch.. doesn't help this situation, but in the future, always get payment from everyone before booking a boat. Being July though, I imagine you could cancel with a full refund - at least I know with Moorings/Sunsail you could this far out.
So maybe look at options for a smaller cat? Or as already stated, there are some good mono options.
Matt
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: maytrix]
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02/11/2015 09:11 PM
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beerMe
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Yeah, you should have said "show me the money" before booking!
We will be chartering with BVIYC from 6-27 to 7-11 and I asked for a medium sized cat or a large mono and Abbie only had two cats and 1 mono available. So that makes me think they may be able to work with you but...
Technically their terms and conditions state that without the $150 cancellation insurance "once monies have been received the charter is considered non-refundable". With that said, I can't think of a company that would be more willing to work with you.
If things just don't work out I'd be inclined to just eat the extra price and enjoy a nice big boat for four. You might also mention that you know someone on TTOL that would be very interested in upgrading from a 42' Lagoon to your 44' boat but I don't think that helps them out in this case.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: Standrea]
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02/12/2015 01:27 AM
02/12/2015 01:27 AM
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Posts: 667 Vail, CO/St. Thomas, USVI
caribbeangirl13
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See if the Charly II is available. It was affordable for us because it's a bit older and doesn't have air conditioning or a generator but it was roomy and comfortable.
Sue s/v Ripple Leopard 40
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: mayjong]
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02/16/2015 05:34 PM
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So sorry to hear your predicament. However let me say a few words on organizing a cruise in the BVI. I have been doing this every summer (last week of July) since 1985. Currently I use the 46' or 48' catamarans from the Moorings. I charge $3000/couple (4 couples) which includes boat, skipper, provisions for breakfast, lunch, happy hour snacks, liquor, mooring fees, SUPs/kayaks, ice, etc. They are responsible for travel, accommodations, dinner ashore each night (we treat the skipper to dinner if he wants to join us). The caveat is that the $3000 is collected before the baot rental and is NONREFUNDABLE. Never had anyone backout. If they do backout they are responsible for filing their space and collecting the fee from their replacement.
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: sailbynight]
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02/16/2015 08:12 PM
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Standrea
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Should have prefaced that with we had 5 adults and 5 kids on the 38. Never felt cramped. I don't see why a 38 wouldn't accomodate 6 adults comfortably. Also Horizon has a 2 cabin 2 heads 36 foot Cat that is a great boat for 2 couples.
Last edited by Standrea; 02/16/2015 08:27 PM.
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: mayjong]
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02/18/2015 11:45 AM
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cwoody
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mayjong,
How many cabins do you need?
The 3 cabin 40 something mono hulls offer quite a bit of privacy for about 1/2 the price of a cat. Forward cabin is most private, and rear cabins are separated by engine compartment.
and while sailing, I have done both and I think monos handle the "motion of the ocean" much better than a cat.
Chuck W.
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Re: in a bind, need advice
[Re: mayjong1]
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02/18/2015 10:51 PM
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beerMe
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Glad to hear there was a happy ending to your plight. Have a great time!
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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