Bareboat Yacht Charters Blog » charter catamaran sailboat http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat Bareboat Yacht Charters by SailAway Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:30:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 New Bareboat Charter Catamarans in the BVI http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/2011/03/new-bareboat-charter-catamarans-in-the-bvi/ http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/2011/03/new-bareboat-charter-catamarans-in-the-bvi/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:46:25 +0000 admin http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/?p=645 catamarans 300x205 New Bareboat Charter Catamarans in the BVI

New bareboat catamarans available for charter in the

Ahoy, mates! The following new catamaran bareboat sail boats are available for hire in Tortola, BVI.  They are so new that we have not had a chance to list them on our website!

We are so excited to offer these new yachts to you. To get you excited, 1-800-BAREBOAT is offering a 5% introductory discount for all new reservations on these yachts. Reservations must be completed by April 30, but your actual charter dates can be any time in 2011.

Here are your choices:

2011 LAGOON 450 CATAMARAN with 3 cabins, 3 heads, and air conditioning. Arriving in Tortola on March 24th, 2011.

2012 LAGOON 421 CATAMARAN with 4 cabins, 4heads, and air conditioning.  Scheduled to arrive in Tortola on November 1st, 2011.

2011 34 ft GEMINI 105Mc CATAMARAN with 3 cabins and 1 head. Arriving in Tortola on March 15th, 2011.

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GEMINI 105Mc – If you’ve never sailed a catamaran, now is your chance!

For as low as $3000 per week, our charter specialists will “convert” you from a monohull sailor to a cat lover! See why catamarans are so popular, and charter the 34ft Gemini 105 MC catamaran on your next sailing vacation. The 5% introductory discount brings the price of this little cat inline with a similar-sized monohull.

LAGOON 450 – This beauty arrives in the BVI on March 24th, but is only available for 8 weeks, so hurry and book the latest, hottest catamaran on the market!

Boat highlights:
3 cabin/3 head owners version with air conditioning
Forward cabin converts to V berth and can be suitable for 2 adults
Cockpit fridge
Aft sun canvas & cockpit sides
Cockpit table
Electric winch for davits
Cockpit cushions forward, canvas Bimini over helm station
100 V ice maker in cockpit, electric winch on mainsheet
Solar panels on Davits
Sun lounger pads for flybridge
2 Genoa electric windlass, windless remote control at flybridge with chain counter
Upgrade to 2 x 54 HP yanmars with double engine throttle at Nav Station, inverter
Electric quiet flush heads in all cabins

LAGOON 421 - This 2012 model splashes down in the BVI in November. This luxury sailing charter vessel is suitable for up to eight guests with 2 adults in each cabin. She features air conditioning throughout, and en-suite bathrooms and showers in the cabins.

Boat highlights:
12 V Cockpit Fridge
Cockpit table for up to eight guests
Air conditioning throughout in cabins, salon, and galley
Electric quiet flush heads in all cabins
Canvas Bimini at helm station

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Which boat is better, a monohull or catamaran? Please leave us a comment!

To book one of these new models, click HERE or call 1-800-BAREBOAT (800-227-3262)

]]> http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/2011/03/new-bareboat-charter-catamarans-in-the-bvi/feed/ 0 The Pros and Cons of a Bareboat Catamaran Yacht Charter Vacation http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/2009/05/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-bareboat-catamaran-yacht-charter-vacation/ http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/2009/05/the-pros-and-cons-of-a-bareboat-catamaran-yacht-charter-vacation/#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 01:32:40 +0000 admin http://www.bareboat.com/bareboat/?p=274 The market is dominated by crewed catamarans, but the marketplace is still ruled by the monohulls. For the most part, this is due to the fact that traditional bareboat sailors long for the excitement of a heeling sailboat, waves lapping at the rails and the wind tearing into the sheets.
 
The bareboat charter marketplace is evolving, however, as more novice sailors turn to as a fun, new vacation experience. These new sailors are not lured by the “joy” of sailing, as much as they are drawn to the idea of a comfortable floating hotel for their island vacation.
 
This distinction is not lost on the companies. Catamaran are in huge demand due to the overwhelming number of advantages they offer. Out of charter use, there is no question for most traditional sailors that, when the offshore going gets tough, they would much rather be on a solid monohull than on a catamaran.
 
Thus, it is for the casual vacation sailors that we review the basic pros and cons of a catamaran.
 
The most noticeable “pro” is the sense of roominess. The cockpit, the highlight of catamarans, is usually huge, since it spans over both hulls. The cockpit and the salon are on the same level, which enhances the feeling of light and spaciousness, along with the typical huge panoramic windows. The foredeck area is very big as well and sports a big net between the hulls, the popular trampoline, which makes a great sun bathing and dolphin watching area. In any case, it is a great observation spot and a kids’ favorite.
 
As a result of this roominess, a catamaran rarely feels crowded, as it is relatively easy to get some seclusion and quietness from other members of the party.
 

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Pros and Cons of bareboat catamaran charter sailboats

Most cats are equipped with dinghy-davits at the transom, which is absolutely great: no more towing the dinghy, thus no more drag on the boat speed.
 
Roominess on a Caribbean yacht is as noticeable as the space enjoyed on the top deck.
The catamaran will provide you with considerably more room than a monohull almost everywhere on the boat: in the cabins and in the salon. There is ample headroom everywhere!
 
A typical 40 to 45 foot cat will offer 4 large staterooms with comfortable queen-sized beds (no more V-berths like those found on monohulls). Most cat cabins have ensuite heads and showers. All cats have an enormous salon/cockpit combination capable to sit and entertain about 12 to 15 guests in style.
 
When it comes to sailing, performance is less important to the casual charter customer as compared to stability. have phenomenal stability – they do not heel under way and do not roll at anchor. This usually makes seasickness a non-event; a big plus for first-time charterers.
 
Catamarans also have shallow drafts. This means catamarans can get into places monohulls yachts often cannot reach, and that they can also anchor closer to shore.
 
So what are the “cons” to a bareboat ? For the casual charterer – there are none, except for the fact a cat is usually 25% more expensive than a monohull with the same cabin/head count. OK, if you really press for more cons, you could say cats are harder to anchor due to the fact that catamarans have more “windage” than monohulls, and, without keel and ballast, they have a tendency to “bob” on the water when a gust hits.
 
In conclusion, only hard-core sailors normally find fault with a cat, as nothing but a monohull can deliver a pure sailing experience. If you are about to enjoy your first charter vacation, or bringing with you some folks who could feel apprehensive at sea, you’ll probably be better off with a catamaran!

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