Southern Boating eNewsletter – October 2011
| OCTOBER 2011 ISSUE #18
Charter News Summer has come and gone if you hail from the north and that means that you’re starting to think about winter boating vacations. Some think of the Caribbean, some the Bahamas, and most simply think of being somewhere warm with blue skies and crystal clear azure water.
Now is a good time to charter a luxury Moorings Powercat in one of nine exotic destinations. Moorings’ fleet of new generation and easy to use 47, 39 and 37 powercats offer the perfect platform for family and friends to enjoy beautiful cruising grounds in comfort and style. As the world’s premier yacht charter company, the Moorings is well trusted to provide your best vacation ever, with more than 40 years of experience. You don’t need years of experience to charter a Moorings yacht—it’s easier than you think! No certification is required, and their experienced Vacation Planning Specialists can help you determine a plan that’s best for you and your crew, whether you are a capable captain or a newcomer to the water. Take the helm, hire a skipper, or enjoy a two-day "Learn & Cruise" course before your charter! Read More! The 3-cabin/2-head 393 Powercat is arriving in the British Virgin Islands this November! You can be one of the first to experience a luxury charter yacht with features including a roomy saloon and galley, along with a spacious and luxurious "master suite" in the starboard hull. Generator, air conditioning, upgraded electronics with color chart plotter, and flat screen TV/DVD and MP3 connection add to this yachts comfort. |
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This Caribbean destination offers full-service marina for yachts of all sizes and remains busy and vibrant throughout the year. The Marina Village, with its wide range of shops, boutiques, French bakery, bank and supermarket is a perfect stop-over on your way to exploring the Grenadines, Tobago, Grenada and the other southern islands. |
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Fort Lauderdale’s location and waterways make it one of the world’s premier boating cities, and Mayor Jack Seiler has plans to keep this South Florida city on top. Southern Boating’s Doug Thompson interviewed Mayor Seiler, who is now in his third year of office, and learned about the city’s stake in the renovation of the Bahia Mar property to his plans for more recreational opportunities for private boat owners. |
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Altima Yachts has been building great yachts for almost 15 years with 10 models ranging from 45 to 77 feet. Founded by Frank Sciortino, Altima maintains offices in Montreal, Canada, Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Rouses Point, New York, as we as dealerships from coast to coast. Their newest contribution to the cruising fleet is the new Voyager series of yachts, including the Voyager 68 Motoryacht. |
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BOATraNET brings together almost all aspects of yachting data and seamlessly places control into your palm. From Digital Yacht America, BOATraNET allows a variety of data to be viewed wirelessly through any browser-based device—from iPad to iPhone, Android to Windows 7 mobile or PC to Apple Mac. |
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In 2012 Cummins MerCruiser Diesel’s 3.0L and the 4.2L TDI engines will be offered with SmartCraft VesselView® LCD display and SmartCraft digital instrumentation, providing a much more advanced, user-friendly monitoring of the propulsion system. |
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• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show |
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