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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: Gasrgoose]
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06/04/2015 02:48 PM
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maytrix
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Unless you are looking to move around faster, you might want to consider a sail Cat. More options to choose from and with a skipper, he'll handle the sailing and you can help as much or as little as you want.
There's also some good options from some sponsors here too that might meet your needs.
Just keep in mind that while early august is great, it is getting in to the slow season so not everything will be available. One example is the BBQ at Leverick on Friday's ends in July - which is a bummer as we'll be there in August too.
Matt
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: Gasrgoose]
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06/04/2015 03:10 PM
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I think most places are still open - It's September where they really shut down I believe. We've never been in August though.
It is true that the flybridge is great on the 48. Haven't been on the 48 power cat, but have been on their 58 Sail and that too had a huge flybridge. We did make a lot of use out of it.
It is nice though when you are sailing along and just hear the water rushing along. There's still plenty of places to hang out - trampoline, forward cockpit or the rear seating area. Powercat just gives you one more option. The only other big plus is that I believe it has an electric grill - 58 had this too and we loved it.
With only 5 of you plus skipper, you'll have plenty of room regardless. So it's really all about preference.
With the Sail Cats, there's also an owners version - The Skipper would then take the crew cabin and you could take the owners side and let the 3 kids share the 2 other cabins.
Matt
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: Manpot]
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06/04/2015 03:12 PM
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I wouldn't say most Mal, some do. Mainly just the Lagoon's from what I've seen. Flybridge on the power cats also has a much better roof than any sail flybridge I've seen. And like I said, they have a grill up there - it is very different.
Matt
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: maytrix]
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06/04/2015 03:14 PM
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I realize I may be off on the specs of the 47 - I was thinking it was the sail version of the 48, but its the power version of the older 46 I think. The Sail 48 and Power Cat 51 are more equal. I think its the 51 power cat that has the electric grill - 47 may not have that. Otherwise they should be pretty similar.
Matt
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: onlymedication]
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06/04/2015 03:19 PM
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So I checked the specs. I'd go with the sail cat. If you were talking the 51 power cat, then I'd have a harder time saying to go away from it - 51 has a fridge, grill and sink on the flybridge - very similar to the 58 which was awesome. 47 only has a sink. There's plenty of other areas to lounge and if you went with a 48 or Sunsail 444 sail cat, you get the forward cockpit.
Matt
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: Sunnykm]
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06/04/2015 10:24 PM
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Your captain will likely know where you can dine at night, but it does require some planning and reseverations before 4 on the day you plan to dine. Have entree selections at the ready. You are out of lobster season so that won't be a consideration. I too would go with the sailing cat. It is a quiet time of year down there. No need to rush to anchorages. Just relax and enjoy it - without the sound of an engine in your ear.
Mike "The journey is the thing." Homer
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Re: Skippered charter in early Aug. First time
[Re: boatjunkie]
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06/05/2015 02:59 PM
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Sail or power, up to you, but perhaps consider something with Generstor and Air-conditioning. August can be HOT! A little more comfort goes a LONG WAY to happiness.
Just a thought.
Capt. Russell
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