Well i'm experienced with my C&C MK1 and she seams to do well going to
windward? Never sailed a different boat. So it may be a big change.


Curt


On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net> wrote:

> Joel,
>
>
>
> Having delivered a wide variety of Beneteaus to the Caribbean fleet, I
> generally agree with your assessment.  Most of them couldn’t go to weather
> to save their souls.  They are aimed at people who want boats that sail
> easily, not necessarily efficiently.   Most folks are more comfortable
> reaching with them than trying to go close-hauled.
>
>
>
> Jake
>
>
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel
> Aronson
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 09, 2014 9:03 AM
>
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List GPS Laptop or tablet set up for BVI Charter?
>
>
>
> Dwight,
>
>
>
> The Oceanis series, which I think is what is most fleets, don't compare to
> our boats.  The 393 with in-mast furling rates 150 on the Chesapeake.  They
> look like they are designed from the inside out - what do we need to put in
> the cabin, and then let's build a hull around it - instead of designing a
> sailboat and then an interior.  I'd be frustrated at the boat's performance
> the entire time and it would detract from the entire vacation.  Now, if
> they chartered the First series, I'd be fine with that!
>
>
>
> Just one man's opinion!
>
>
>
> Joel
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 8:54 AM, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Not sure on that, Joel: I think some of those Beneteaus go pretty good, at
> least the PHRF data suggests they do
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Joel
> Aronson
> *Sent:* January 9, 2014 9:41 AM
>
>
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List GPS Laptop or tablet set up for BVI Charter?
>
>
>
> Curt,
>
>
>
> Call me a snob, but I would not rent a Bene because I would be frustrated
> at its sailing performance.  If it has in-mast furling it is even worse.
>  Find a Jenneau with a stack-pack and some cheaper flights!
>
>
>
> Joel
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 9, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Curtis <cpt.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Looks like the MX Mariner is $6.99 cant find a link to free one?
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 11:39 PM, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Curt,
>
> In the google app store there are 3 apps I like a lot.  MX Mariner, Earth
> NC, and Tide Charts.  MX Mariner and Earth NC are both GPS plotter apps.  I
> particularly like MX Mariner because you pre-download the charts.  No cell
> service?  No problem.  Some reviewers had said that the paid version of
> Earth NC doesn't add value so stick to the free one.
>
> Josh Muckley
>
> On Jan 8, 2014 10:11 PM, "Curtis" <cpt.b...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Looking around at the details tonight. There is a lot to look at.
>
> Ferry from St John to Tortola.
>
> National park Tax
>
> Diesel fuel
>
> Food for the boat
>
> Cost of food out
>
> Partying on the town
>
> Departure tax
>
> Insurance
>
> Right now with flights for 4 of us we are like @ $7,971.71
>
> I was quoted a 36 Ben for $2799.00
>
> For April 26  / May 3rd
>
>
>
>
>
> A lot to thin about
>
> Cheers Curt
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 8, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Michael Brown <m...@tkg.ca> wrote:
>
> Was down three times, Footloose or SunSail. Provisioned with full
> regulation charts and
> tools ( dividers etc ) each time. There is a skippers meeting the
> departure morning, goes
> over basic stuff including expected weather. The people running the
> session checked with
> each skipper, sorted out a suggested itinerary, and with a section of
> photo copied chart
> marked it up as appropriate.  Real simple, red for places to avoid and
> green for the approach.
>
> Advice included which anchorage would be sheltered better, which ones
> would be bumpy.
>
> Seemed pretty professional.
>
> Michael Brown
> Windburn
> C&C 30-1
>
> Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 16:24:51 -0600
> From: Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net>
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List GPS Laptop or tablet set up for BVI Charter?
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> Chances are, the charter company will give you a placemat with a ?chart?
> of the BVIs before your charter, if the boat doesn?t have a chart aboard
> (unlikely).  Kinda like the map the rental car companies give you when you
> check out a rental car.  You can pretty much see everything from everything
> else there, except for Jost Van Dyke being the other side of Tortola?
> Anegada being the other exception.  But if you?re a first-time charterer,
> chances are they won?t let you go there anyway.
>
>
> Fred Street -- Minneapolis
> S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(
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