Caroline Crockett Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I thought the St. Vitus Dance was long gone, then I saw this article in the Miami Herald. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article228729039.html It's in Key West and can be rented! http://www.keywestsailingadventure.com/index.html I know what I'm gonna ask for my next birthday... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadrian Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 An article was posted here a couple of weeks back, but I didn’t realize it could be rented. Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Caroline Crockett said: I thought the St. Vitus Dance was long gone, then I saw this article in the Miami Herald. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article228729039.html It's in Key West and can be rented! http://www.keywestsailingadventure.com/index.html I know what I'm gonna ask for my next birthday... That would be a dream come true! Too bad there aren't any sailors in my family! Edited May 3, 2019 by mjcmmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt5 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wow that’s fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCBman Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I just want a picture next to it. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 hours ago, mjcmmv said: That would be a dream come true! Too bad there aren't any sailors in my family! I've sailed for almost 25 years and have been aboard an Endeavour 42. They're quite roomy below with the center cockpit design. In fact, when new they were referred to as the RV's of sailboats, designed to live aboard, because they had such good accommodations. Unfortunately this means they weren't exactly fast on the water or very quick to maneuver but those are all trade-offs. Unless it's described as a bare-boat charter, it likely has crew aboard, or at least a captain. You wouldn't need much sailing experience at all in that case. Depending on the layout, it could sleep 4-6 aboard, two in the V-berth, 2 in the stern cabin, and possibly two in the saloon. It also has two heads. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, pahonu said: I've sailed for almost 25 years and have been aboard an Endeavour 42. They're quite roomy below with the center cockpit design. In fact, when new they were referred to as the RV's of sailboats, designed to live aboard, because they had such good accommodations. Unfortunately this means they weren't exactly fast on the water or very quick to maneuver but those are all trade-offs. Unless it's described as a bare-boat charter, it likely has crew aboard, or at least a captain. You wouldn't need much sailing experience at all in that case. Depending on the layout, it could sleep 4-6 aboard, two in the V-berth, 2 in the stern cabin, and possibly two in the saloon. It also has two heads. That's really good to know! Thanks. I may actually look into this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kladdagh Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 that is a GREAT Idea for a good spot in Miami ... Wish I could go on this legendary boat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 A friend of mine just posted this boat for sail. It sure looks a lot like the St. Vitus. Tempting.... https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/79442?fbclid=IwAR1f3NGSUyQTNGOGRNexppOpQOYH2_-GYPdqqvBfgum122K03W0kbkPSrQ4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kladdagh Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, mjcmmv said: A friend of mine just posted this boat for sail. It sure looks a lot like the St. Vitus. Tempting.... https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/79442?fbclid=IwAR1f3NGSUyQTNGOGRNexppOpQOYH2_-GYPdqqvBfgum122K03W0kbkPSrQ4 That is a nice boat for sure ... Will you try to grab it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, Kladdagh said: That is a nice boat for sure ... Will you try to grab it ? I would love to, but sadly, I'm not in the position to take advantage of it right now. A few years ago, maybe, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 At least, I can dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kladdagh Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, mjcmmv said: At least, I can dream! And You have to ... I really hope you will do whatever it takes to reach your dreams And Beyond ... Edited May 4, 2019 by Kladdagh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Kladdagh said: And You have to ... I really hope you will do whatever it takes to reach your dreams And Beyond ... Thank you! That made my day!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 17 hours ago, mjcmmv said: A friend of mine just posted this boat for sail. It sure looks a lot like the St. Vitus. Tempting.... https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/79442?fbclid=IwAR1f3NGSUyQTNGOGRNexppOpQOYH2_-GYPdqqvBfgum122K03W0kbkPSrQ4 Island Packets are waaay better boats than Endeavors, as the price suggests. They're designed and built for true blue water cruising. You could cruise around the world in one. The Endeavor is a shallow-keel coastal cruiser. My Columbia is also a coastal cruiser, though with a deeper keel for the West coast. Your friends boat a lot closer to the Cabo Rico in the MV pilot than the later Endeavours. Cabo Rico's are also excellent blue water boats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Thanks! I was hoping someone could tell me how it compared to the St. Vitus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahonu Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 12 hours ago, mjcmmv said: Thanks! I was hoping someone could tell me how it compared to the St. Vitus! That being said, the Endeavour has better accommodations, as I said before. If your plans are gunkholing the US East coast or cruising the Florida Keys, the Endeavour is just fine and roomier below for its length. If you want to go further afield, I wouldn't do it in the Endeavour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airtommy Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Would rather own the Vitus or the SS Minnow? http://www.gilligansisle.com/minnowtour.html Tough call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcmmv Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, airtommy said: Would rather own the Vitus or the SS Minnow? http://www.gilligansisle.com/minnowtour.html Tough call. Neat! Love this discussion. I would do anything to sail on the St. Vitus. At least these vessels are close, so there's hope! You guys have saved me a lot of research!Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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