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Overlooked Things You Must Consider Before You Set Foot on Your Charter Boat
Let’s say a group of four sailing friends from the States fly off to the U.S. B.V.I.’s for a week-long wonderful charter of a 42 foot monohull, touring islands and discovering legends. It sounds perfect, right? How could it go wrong? Exactly 8 days later, the group arrives home. One had just a so-so time, and the rest had a terrible time. Why? Captain Fred gives you some things to consider that may just save your chartering experience.
The REAL Costs of Owning a Boat!
UPDATED 1/6/09 with new information. A look at the hidden costs involved with owning a boat, including a breakdown of how much you can expect to pay to own, maintain, and berth your boat for five years.
