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Re: Steel Away - Dufour 53’ ??
[Re: Alex Corbishley]
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01/09/2024 02:16 PM
01/09/2024 02:16 PM
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Posts: 972 Middleburg, VA
cwoody
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Great looking boat. I love chartering mono hulls. Couple of companies have this boat for charter. Interesting cabin configuration. But two heads for a boat this size is a no go for my group of eight.
Chuck W.
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Re: Steel Away - Dufour 53’ ??
[Re: Alex Corbishley]
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01/10/2024 05:20 PM
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steelawaybvi
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Steel Away has 2 heads, 3 cabins, and a pullman. The pullman is 2 bunk beds for either crew or kids. We were just on the boat for 6 weeks (allowed as the owner) and had guests switching over each Saturday, though never more than 5 adults at one time, and didn’t have any issues with waiting for the head. It was a hard choice, but as there are also several extra shower options, we opted for the pullman rather than another bathroom. The forward head is split, head and sink on starboard side and shower and sink on Port side, so can be used by 2 people, and shared with guests. She is new, arrived in the BVIs just in time for her first charter in late March. After 6 weeks we can pretty much answer any questions you may have, so feel free to ask.
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Re: Steel Away - Dufour 53’ ??
[Re: Alex Corbishley]
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01/15/2024 03:25 PM
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steelawaybvi
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Funny thing about those davits, I never thought to ask if they, as well as the engine mount, fit the dinghy and motor that were recommended to me for the boat. They Do Not. So you can’t use either. On the positive, the islands of the BVIs are so close, that everyone tows their dinghy behind, and then brings it in close when moored or anchored. And best part for me, I have a push button ignition for the dinghy, her name is Safety Third, and we get a lot of comments about the easy start and the name.
While I bought Steel Away, my brother is her Captain. He loves the Plancha, and now having spent many weeks aboard her, he would be happy to share the quirks we encountered with you. He is not on this site, but you can email him at msgrober@gmail.com.
We had only chartered Beneteaus and that is why we chartered with Waypoints at first, to try the Dufour. Liked the boat and the group at Waypoints BVI, and ended up buying the Dufour 530 and partnering with Waypoints. They are meticulous with the care/maintenance.
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Re: Steel Away - Dufour 53’ ??
[Re: Alex Corbishley]
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01/24/2024 02:18 PM
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Posts: 875 Redmond, WA
MrEZgoin
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The Waypoints Dufour "Hoosier Lady" is tied up to a ball right behind us at BEYC.
They also have their anchor down. Belt and suspenders? Seems like a recipe for getting things tangled. Or is this a thing?
M4000 "Lio Kai"
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Re: Steel Away - Dufour 53’ ??
[Re: Alex Corbishley]
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01/24/2024 02:56 PM
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MIDiver
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That is NOT a thing. My understand that you should never put an anchor down in a mooring field unless there is an emergency. Maybe a friendly chat with them or a call to Waypoint? I see a tangled mess and Ben and Kay at Sunchaser don’t want to waste their day fixing things.
Last edited by MIDiver; 01/24/2024 03:01 PM.
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