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Typical
Equipment...
What
a difference...
We are Brokers for charter boats
worldwide so that if we can't find a LetsGoCruising boat, we will book the best
boat we can find for you. In addition, our
sister company, Bay Yacht Agency, sells boats into smaller, privately managed
fleets. What's the difference? (There is some variation, but once you registered
with us you will have access to information about what boats have what.) In
addition to our high standards, we also offer a Luxury class of boats.
These have even more equipment and, typically, A/C and Generator with the
appliances that go with this, and in the larger boats, electric winches.
Eric Smith President
Compare a typical charter boat to a LGC/BYA spec. boat.
Charter equipment common to all boats.
We use rigid, inflatable dinghies (RIB's) These are more buoyant and carry more people and equipment. their soft sides don't go bump in the nite on the mother ship, and they're just more comfortable all around. You'll use your dinghy as your cab, dive platform--constantly. It's important
What you don't want to forget to bring!
The LetsGoCruising Advantage...
| LGC Boats | Typical Charter Boats |
| Layouts like owner's boats. Fewer cabins, more luxury and storage | More cabins, less wood, storage and luxury. |
| Better Biminis and Sun protection | Basic Biminis |
| Better dinghies, RIB's (See left) | Often Hard dinghies or lesser quality dinghies. |
| Extra hatches and opening ports when available. | Standard charter boat configuration |
| Water Filter | No water filter |
| Air purification system (Ozone generator) | No Air purification |
| Theft protection system for charter guests. | No theft protection. |
| Monohulls with in-mast furling for easy sail handling. Catamarans with genuine, Stack Pack bags for easy main handling | Conventional sails and covers. |
| GPS and Autopilot on most and larger boats | Generally: No GPS. No Autopilot |
| On line and on-board operations manual. | If you're lucky, a few misc. Manufacturers manuals. |
| On line and on-board CD w/itinerary and resource guide for the area you're sailing | Odds and ends picked up by previous charters. |
| Built in interface cable for connecting on-board instrumentation (including GPS) to your laptop with electronic charting. Members get courses in using this equipment and access to chart CD's | Paper charts or place mats with charts and advertising. |
| Luxury boats... Go there now | Not available. |
| In addition to superior boats and luxury boats, we offer fully crewed charters as well. | Just not the same level. |
Charter Equipment common to all of our boats.
NOTE: There may be some variation from boat to boat. We will send you a detailed inventory sheet for the specific boat you choose.
Sails. Furling Genoa. Monohulls: In-mast, furling main. Cats: Full battened main w/lazy jacks.
Complete running rigging. All winches, self tailing.
2 sets of Ground tackle . (Larger boats and most catamarans have an electric windlass. In this case there is approx. 120' of chain rode on the primary {Delta plow} anchor, plus an extended rope rode. The second anchor is normally a hi-tensile Fortress with rope rode which is easy to handle and has unmatched holding power)
Diesel engine (2 on catamarans) which heats water and runs an engine driven compressor
for refrigeration. The boat is set up so that one to two hours running of the engine a day will generate enough hot water, refrigeration capacity, and battery charging to last you for 24 hours.
Complete sailing instruments. (Wind direction/speed, Depth, boat speed and VHF radio with weather channels. Some boats have GPS. Generally all of the Cats and larger, over 40', monohulls have auto pilots which steer to wind direction or compass. It also has an auto-tack control so that it can tack the boat allowing one person to handle all requirements for tacking.) Instruments are by
Auto helm.
Complete navigation kit with: Binoculars, hand bearing compass, parallel rules, dividers and appropriate charts. Some boats have GPS--check the individual boat inventory list.
Complete galley equipment, including: Dinnerware for the number of berths in separate cabins, pots, pans,
utensils. Barbecue grill. Propane, Gas stove and oven.
Electric fans in each cabin.
110V system with shore power cord and outlets in each cabin, waterproof in head. An inverter which provides 110V. away from the dock. Cigarette plug and 110V plug at the Nav station for running computers, charging batteries, etc. Oversized battery charger. Heads are manual. Each head has a holding tank and a means for overboard discharge offshore and/or in the Caribbean. There is a shower with H/C water in each head compartment.
Hot & cold pressure water with showers in all heads and a cockpit shower.
Bimini. (A sun/weather protection device which stands alone under the boom so you have protection at anchor or while sailing.)
Cockpit cushions and table. Combined with the bimini and barbecue grill, this makes the cockpit the most popular living space on the boat in any weather.
All misc. gear is provided such as: binoculars, basic tools, hand held compass, first aid
kit, cleaning supplies cruising guide and charts and all required C.G. safety equipment.
An AM/FM stereo with tape deck and a CD player.
Blankets and pillows
Your boat will be delivered with full tanks (water & fuel) and ice in the refrigerator. Clean and ready to go. you just bring: Clothes, personal effects, and provisions. Linens are provided in the Caribbean, but you must provide them or rent them for E-Coast charters.
Linens and towels
Masks, snorkels and fins for each member of your group--all sizes available including
children's.
Hard bottom, inflatable Dinghy and outboard (with full tank). All catamarans include dinghy davits.
In the Virgins and Grenadines, transportation to and from the airport is included. A small cruising tax and/or airport departure tax is not.
What you don't want to forget to bring! What you don't want to forget to bring! Prior night sleep aboard (approximately $30/person-Free for
members at some bases.)
Skippers--$85 to $250/day. Cooks also available! Usually $50.00/Day.
You can do a Lean to sail vacation by asking for an ASA captain.
Scuba equipment, windsurfers, sea kayaks--all are available at most locations.
ASA certified captains can provide ASA training and certification at any level during your cruise.
Full or partial provisioning.
Catering, shore support and any other service for corporate or group charters.
Weddings for smallish parties on board. We have a licensed captain who is also a licensed minister. He offers a very nice nautically based service customized exactly to please you. Great for those who aren't particularly religious or want something different!
IN ADDITION, ON Virgin Island and Florida boats...
Some options available...
Some options
available...
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Luxury Boats
Typically these boats will have A/C and generator with the appliances that go with it. Including Microwave, blender, etc.
In addition, each boat will have custom equipment. You might find anything
from custom net covers, to Dive compressors and equipment or a
washer/dryer. On Monohulls, there may be elaborate built in entertainment
centers or even an office.
To get more details on Luxury boats, follow this link...
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Own or charter?
Strategic partners, Bay Yacht Agency and Let's Go Cruising offer this boat for sale, investment or charter.
For Purchase for private pleasure or placing in management, contact Bay Yacht Agency, right.
For Charter
Contact Lets Go Cruising:
410-263-1818 or
888-995-BOAT
or
Request information on Chartering.
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