Blue Cruise Yacht Charters

This sleek wooden sailing yacht
has benefited in sailing design and appointment from the learning curve of those gone before. Oak framed, mahogany planked, and teak decked with a low profile, she is graceful and fast, while her maroon covers accent an unyielding attention to detail. Furnishings are practical and comfortable, permitting ample area for relaxation as well as space for guests to maneuver. The upper deck is clutter-free and incorporates awnings where appropriate. The crew is professional and accomplished, and
the galley serves an haute cuisine.

Accommodations for guests consist of five large and comfortable cabins.
Of these, one is a master cabin with king-size bed, three are queen-size bed cabins, and one is a twin bed cabin. All have en-suite bathroom facilities. Individual air-conditioning units and television monitors are fitted in each of the cabins, and all cabins are sound-isolated within thick mahogany walls.

Specifications: Year Built: 2003 Length: 105 ft Beam: 26 ft Sail Area: 5,920 sq ft Type: Motor/Sail Engines: (2) 400 hp M.A.N. Generators: (2) 22.5 kva Onan Maximum Speed: 12.5 knots Cruising Speed: 10.0 knots Fuel: 1,600 gal Water: 3,900 gal Crew: 5

Equipment: Air Conditioning Refrigerator Ice Cream Maker VHF Radio-Telephone Television with DVD Player and Stereophonic Sound System Deck Shower Fishing Tackle and Snorkeling Equipment Tender with Outboard Ski Boat with 100 hp Outboard Windsurfer, Kayak

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This page last updated on 02/16/2009

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