Sicily
Sicily – September 2012
Day 1 - Friday: September 21
Our beautiful accommodations in Tropea will be our first night, group dinner and a good nights rest. Visit the town, see the local sites, and provision the boat. See “Planning”
Board our Boats
Day 2 – Saturday 22. Board the Boats and receive our briefing. Saturday through
Day 8 – Friday.
At Sea
Day 9 - Saturday: September 28, Drop off the boats and be wisked our way for a night and day in Taormina. On the Eastern side of the island on a hill overlooking the Sea and Mt Etna.
Day 10 - September 29, Sunday: Depart (or stay longer on your own and tour the island)
Trip Details:
Dates: September 21-29, 2012
Our Boats
Moorings 43.4
A Moorings 43.4 features 4 cabins and 2 heads in a classic layout with spacious accommodations for a crew of eight. The yacht was designed with sailing performance firmly in mind, ensuring a fast vessel nimble in a wide variety of conditions.
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Moorings
43.4 MonohullDesigned by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Beneteau to
Moorings specifications.
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Cabin Details:
| No. of Cabins: |
4 double cabins/convertible saloon |
| No. of Berths: |
Ideal – 8; Max – 10 |
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US |
| Aft Cabins |
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| Forward Cabin |
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| Saloon Berths |
Yes (double) |
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| Forward Side Cabin |
Yes (bunks) |
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| Crew Cabin: |
No |
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| Other Berths |
No |
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| Max Headroom: |
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Facilities:
| Heads: |
2 |
| Showers: |
3; plus one deck
shower |
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Technical Info:
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Metric |
US |
| Sails & Rigging: |
| Sail Area |
78.4 sq m |
843 sq ft |
| Dimensions: |
| Length Overall |
12.17 m |
39 ft 11 in |
| Waterline Length |
11.87 m |
38 ft 11 in |
| Beam |
3.96 m |
13 ft 0 in |
| Draft |
1.95 m |
6 ft 4 in |
| Displacement |
7,680 kg |
16,931 lbs |
| Mechanical Info: |
| Engine Type |
40 HP Diesel
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| Fuel Capacity |
200 L |
52 gal |
| Water Capacity |
360 L |
95 gal |
| Air-conditioning |
Shore Power |
| Generator |
No |
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Amenities:
- Bimini
- Transom Deck Shower
- Barbecue Grill***
- Cockpit Cushions
- CD Player w/ Cockpit Speakers
- AM/FM Stereo
- Fully Equipped Galley
- Snorkeling Gear
- Linens & Towels
- Housekeeping Supplies
- Foul Weather Jackets***
- Breeze Booster ***
- Water Heater
- 12V Refrigeration
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Equipment:
- Dinghy with Outboard
- Roller Reefing Genoa
- VHF Radio
- Depth Sounder
- Knotmeter
- Yacht Operations Manual
- Wind Speed Indicator*
- Tool Kit
- Binoculars
- GPS/Chartplotter
- Autopilot
- Electric Windlass
- SailMate (or furling main*)
- Handbearing Compass
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Safety Equipment:
- First Aid Kit
- Diver Down Flag
- Fly and Float Snorkel Safety Flag System
- Dinghy Safety Canister (includes 360 degree white light and
whistle)
- Safety Harnesses
- PFDs – Personal Flotation Devices (charterers must supply
PFDs for children under the age of three
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Amenities & equipment may vary.
Moorings 51.5 Club
Moorings 51.5 is a superior cruising yacht that delivers excellent sailing performance as well as luxurious accommodations, ideal for a crew of nine with additional berths for 11 total, this yacht is fast and easy to sail!

- Passengers: 9; Max – 11
- Cabins: 4 double cabins/1 single berth/convertible saloon
- Heads: 5
- Showers: 4; plus one deck shower
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Extras:
Windlass (electric)
Cockpit Table
Navigation Seat
Steering Wheel
Swimming Ladder
Pressure Water Pump
Water Heater
Bilge Pump
CD Player
Bimini
Refrigeration (12V)
Generator*
Airconditioning*
*A/C may be generator
power only due to voltage
compatibility.
Gen-A/C not available on
all yachts in PNW & Croatia.
Check fleet comments.
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Rigging:
(Genoa) Roller Furling
Main Sail (reefs)
Sail Area
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Metric
---m²
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110 m²
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US
--- ft²
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1,184 ft²
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Dimensions:
Length Overall
Waterline Length
Beam
Draft
Displacement
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Metric
15.62 m
15.18 m
4.89 m
2.0 m
13,670 Kg
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US
51' 3"
49' 9"
16'
6' 7"
30,142 lbs
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Electronics:
Autopilot
GPS
VHF
Depth Sounder
Speedometer
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Engine:
Aux. Diesel
Fuel Capacity
Water Capacity
Engine Batteries
Inboard Batteries
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Metric
100 HP
440 L
930 L
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US
100 HP
116 Gal
246 Gal
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