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• Leitrim Sixto

With 3 spacious cabins, this boat is ideal for 3 couples or for the larger family.

Leitrim Sixto Description

2 Bathrooms

Outside & inside steering, pet friendly, bow thruster, shore power.

• Dimensions: 13.5m x 3.8m (44ft x 12.5ft)

• Spacious ensuite double cabin at the front and a further 2 cabins – one double, one twin

• Large outside deck area at the back

• Second steering position on the top deck

• Convertible double bed in saloon

About the Leitrim Sixto

A new addition to our fleet for 2024, the Leitrim Sixto has a bright living area offering a panoramic view of your surroundings and at the back is a deck space, great for alfresco dining.

The kitchen offers a remarkable amount of equipment – a large fridge, hob and oven whilst there is also a radio/CD/MP3 player and connectivity to shore power supply of 220 volts. There is also plenty of storage space onboard.

Outside is a second steering position on the top deck and a swim ladder and deck shower. Bow thrusters are also included for easy manoeuvring.

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You can complete the Boat Tutorials at any time prior to arriving at the marina. They provide a lot of information and are great fun too! We also have Boat Demonstration videos for each boat type and this gives you an introduction to the Practical Demonstration you will receive on arrival.

Use our Boat Finder to help you choose the perfect boat for your cruise.

Don’t worry – you are in good company. Half of our clients have never been on a boat before, but they soon get to grips with the very simple controls. We will provide all the tuition you need.

All electrical services on board eg water, lighting, radio, showers etc. are powered from batteries which are charged from the engine (12V). We can provide an invertor for small electrical items like mobile phone chargers. Any other electrical items can only be used when moored using shore power. See each boat description for which boats have shore power.

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The new  ANTARES 8  promises an unprecedented experience for lovers of nautical pursuits and fishing enthusiasts.  Experience innovation and versatility , paired with maximum comfort and the trademark style and elegance synonymous with a brand trusted by avid boaters worldwide. The sleek, stunning, and sporty design of ANTARES 8, combined with an impressive 250-horsepower engine, guarantees you the ultimate recreational boating experience. Choose between our  Cruising and Fishing  ANTARES 8 models. The ANTARES 8 is designed for passionate and demanding boaters who  value performance, modernity, comfort, and safety .

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This exceptional vessel handles marvelously in any situation. Whether you’re cruising with family and friends or in search of the big one, you can rest assured that you will do so in comfort, elegance, and total safety. This unique, sleek and elegant leisure craft is loaded with outstanding features to enhance your boating experience. The ANTARES 8 is comfortably spacious, accommodating up to 9 passengers. It boasts a wide starboard walkway designed to make it easier and safer when you move around the boat. The twin aft platforms for safe boarding doubles as a swim platform and there is a spacious sun pad that you and your family can enjoy. The ANTARES 8 retains the tulip-shaped hull design that is the flagship feature of the ANTARES iconic range, giving it excellent stability on the water and the ability to withstand and handle itself well in all conditions. The modular cockpit in the stern guarantees the crew optimal comfort. Another outstanding feature is the ergonomically designed helm station which has room for an optional 12-inch Garmin multifunction display. With its powerful 250-horsepower engine, the ANTARES 8 can reach a top speed of 35 knots, making it the perfect boat for day outings, fishing trips, and cruising with the family.

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The ANTARES 8 is packed with extra practical features that will leave you wanting nothing. With BENETEAU, you can always count on elegance, style, comfort, and safety. A new feature we’re sure you’ll appreciate is the removable tabletop which converts the bench seat in the cockpit, the folding bench seat in the port freeboard, and the bench seat backing onto the tinted window in the salon into a spacious sunbathing area or provides passengers with comfortable seating, perfect for a sociable meal or sunset cocktails. Another handy feature is the rear bench seat designed to provide additional storage, while the bench opposite can house a cooler to keep food and drink chilled during longer trips. The ANTARES 8 has additional storage space in the bottom of the cockpit where you can store additional gear and safety equipment. The roof rack is ideal for storing all the equipment essential to leisure activities, whether at sea or ashore, such as a kayak, paddleboards, or some bikes. All of these features and more make ANTARES 8 the perfect weekender.

DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE ONBOARD LIVING - IDEAL FOR FAMILY CRUISES

The ANTARES 8 is packed with exclusive features that make coastal cruising a delightful adventure. This boat will win you over with its elegant design, cozy interiors, top-end fixtures, and fittings. From the sophisticated upholstery to the swiveling captain’s chair and the adjustable co-pilot’s seats, which can be tilted to face either the salon or out to sea, this vessel is cleverly designed and ideal for family cruises. The large tinted windows provide breathtaking sea views while keeping the interior well-lit and ventilated. The salon is both elegant and practical, and the interior fittings on the ANTARES 8 include a galley area with a fridge and a choice of a gas or an electric cooktop. The ANTARES 8 can also be equipped with air-conditioning, perfect for keeping the boat cool during hot spells when berthed and even when out at sea, due to its powerful lithium batteries. This is an exceptional feature on a boat this size. We’ve designed the ANTARES 8 with two double berths, one in the cabin and another in the wheelhouse, with room for an extra single berth or additional storage in the cleverly designed space under the salon. The ANTARES 8 is completed by the bathroom with its excellent headroom. We’ve left nothing out, it's a truly unique and elegant boat that is a sheer pleasure to live on.

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Manufacturing quality sailboats and powerboats for over 130 years, we’ve stayed ahead of the game by always putting innovation, performance, seaworthiness, quality, and safety at the heart of our business. The ANTARES 8 perpetuates the signature features of BENETEAU’s long-standing expertise in building innovative, high-performance, family-friendly boats. Choose between our Cruising and Fishing ANTARES 8 models.

SAFE AND SEAWORTHY - A PLEASURE TO DRIVE

Every aspect of the ANTARES 8 has been designed so you experience the utmost comfort and safety aboard, whether cruising or fishing.

A flagship feature of the ANTARES range, the tulip-shaped hull design provides stability on the water and ensures the ANTARES 8 is able to handle itself marvelously in all conditions. A comfortably spacious design and starboard walkway make mobility on deck easier and safer. 

ANTARES 8 FISHING IS FITTED OUT WITH FISHING ENTHUSIASTS IN MIND

If you have your heart set on a top-of-the-line fishing boat, then the ANTARES 8 deserves your attention. Designed with fishing trips in mind, everything is perfectly crafted and designed, right down to the smallest detail, starting an open cockpit that makes it easier to move around the boat. The rear bench seat has been replaced by a fishing station that comes with professional-grade rod holders.

In addition to the recirculating live well tank, this Fishing version also has three storage compartments under the cockpit sole, one of which can be used as a fish box. Rod holders are fitted into the freeboards, as well as on the roof’s hardtop.

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The maker of Mike Lynch's yacht says it took 16 minutes to sink and the crew should have had time to rescue passengers

• Mike Lynch and six others are dead after his superyacht sank off Sicily's coast.
• The Bayesian sank during a storm. The Italian Sea Group CEO said the yacht took 16 minutes to sink.
• Giovanni Costantino told the Financial Times the ship was "designed to be absolutely stable."

The maker of Mike Lynch's doomed superyacht said the luxury sailing vessel was "absolutely stable" and never should have sunk as he blamed the crew for an "incredible mistake."

The 183-foot ship — named the Bayesian — sank during stormy weather near Palermo, Italy, in the early hours of Monday local time.

Fifteen people, including Lynch's wife , were rescued, while seven others — including Lynch, a UK tech tycoon — have been confirmed dead.

Divers discovered the body of the final person missing from the superyacht on Friday, the Italian coast guard said, according to reports. The Washington Post and CNN both reported that the last body found was believed to be Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah.

Giovanni Costantino, the CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini Navi, the firm that built the Bayesian in 2008, said the ship was "designed to be absolutely stable" as it had the second-tallest mast in the world.

"The torture lasted 16 minutes. It went down, not in one minute as some scientists have said. It went down in 16 minutes," Costantino told the Financial Times . "You can see it from the charts, from the [Automatic Identification System] tracking chart."

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Business Insider could not independently verify his statement, and Costantino did not immediately return requests for comment.

Costantino added that the yacht's skipper "should have locked everything up, saying: "He should have gathered all passengers in the safe point. This is protocol. No one should have been in their cabin."

In an interview on Thursday with Reuters , Costantino placed the blame for the deadly tragedy on the yacht's crew members, saying that they made the "incredible mistake" of not being prepared for the powerful storm that rolled in.

"This is the mistake that cries out for vengeance," Costantino told Reuters, which reported that the storm was projected in shipping forecasts.

Maritime legal experts previously told BI that the operator of the sunken yacht should lawyer up in anticipation of claims from families of the dead or the survivors themselves.

"The boat suffered a series of indescribable, unreasonable errors; the impossible happened on that boat ... but it went down because it took on water. From where, the investigators will tell," Costantino told Reuters.

An investigation into the exact cause of the sinking is ongoing.

Authorities previously confirmed a strong storm had been in the area, though search-and-rescue experts have suggested that multiple factors could have contributed to the disaster.

One theory is that soaring temperatures in the area caused passengers and crew to leave windows and doors open, which would have allowed water to fill the ship quickly during the storm.

"The boat sank because it took on water," Costantino told the FT.

He added that a large opening just above the waterline on the stern could have been left open and become flooded.

Out of the 15 who escaped, nine were crew members. One of them, a chef named Recaldo Thomas, was confirmed dead Monday.

Stephen Askins, a lawyer specializing in maritime cases, told MailOnline that the crew was likely already awake before the ship sunk, while the passengers may have been sleeping below deck.

"The water came in from [hatchways] left open," Costantino told the FT. "There is no other possible explanation. If maneuvered properly, the boat would have comfortably handled the weather — comfortably."

Matthew Schanck, a maritime search-and-rescue consultant, previously told BI that the disaster was "shocking" because Lynch's vessel was a "modern, state-of-the-art superyacht" that would have been commercially certified with the appropriate safety regulations in place.

Witnesses told BBC News they saw a waterspout — an uncommon weather phenomenon consisting of tornadolike wind and water — before the ship went down.

"This tends to have been the accepted theory, that the vessel was hit by a waterspout and the crew didn't see it coming because it was nighttime and dark," Schanck said.

He added that this scenario made sense but questioned how witnesses would have noticed a waterspout if the crew hadn't seen it.

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Video shows moments before superyacht went down in storm off Sicily

Newly released video captures a luxury superyacht being battered by a violent storm before it suddenly sank off Sicily with 22 people aboard Monday.

The grainy images obtained by NBC News and other outlets were recorded on closed-circuit television not far from where the Bayesian was anchored, about a half-mile from the port of Porticello, on Sicily’s northern coast .

The yacht's 250-foot mast, illuminated with lights and lashed by the storm, appears to bend to one side before it finally disappears and is replaced by darkness.

The speed with which a yacht built to handle the roughest seas capsized stunned maritime experts.  

“I can’t remember the last time I read about a vessel going down quickly like that, you know, completely capsizing and going down that quickly, a vessel of that nature, a yacht of that size,” said Stephen Richter of SAR Marine Consulting.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five of the 22 other people who were aboard the 184-foot vessel remain unaccounted for and are believed to be trapped in the Bayesian’s hull, nearly 170 feet underwater.

Officials confirmed Monday that at least one person, the ship’s cook, had died.  

Superyachts like the Bayesian, which had been available for charters at a rate of $215,000 a week, are designed to stay afloat even as they are taking on water to give the people aboard a chance to escape, Richter said. 

“Boats of this size, they’re taking passengers on an excursion or a holiday,” Richter said. “They are not going to put them in situations where it may be dangerous or it may be uncomfortable, so this storm that popped up was obviously an anomaly. These vessels that carry passengers, they’re typically very well-maintained, very well-appointed.”

Built by Italian shipbuilder Perini Navi in 2008, the U.K.-registered Bayesian could carry 12 guests and a crew of up to 10, according to online specialist yacht sites. Its nearly 250-foot mast is the tallest aluminum sailing mast in the world, according to CharterWorld Luxury Yacht Charters. 

On Tuesday, Italian rescue workers resumed the search for Lynch and the five other passengers still missing: Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah; Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife.

“The fear is that the bodies got trapped inside the vessel,” Salvatore Cocina, the head of civil protection in Sicily, told Reuters .

The Bayesian is owned by a firm linked to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, who was one of the 15 people rescued Monday after it capsized.

“It’s extremely rare for a boat of this size to sink,” Richter said.

What’s not rare is the kind of storm that sank it , said Simon Boxall, senior lecturer in oceanography at Britain’s University of Southampton.

“People assume the Mediterranean is this rather calm and passive place that never gets storms and always blue skies,” Boxall said. “In fact, you get some quite horrendous storms that are not uncommon at this time of year.”

The president of Italy’s meteorological society has said Monday’s violent storm may have involved a waterspout, essentially a tornado over water, or a downburst, which occurs more frequently but doesn’t involve the rotation of the air.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorology Society, also said recent temperatures may have been a factor. 

“The sea surface temperature around Sicily was around 30 degrees Celsius [86 Fahrenheit], which is almost 3 degrees more than normal,” Mercalli told Reuters. “This creates an enormous source of energy that contributes to these storms.”

The Mediterranean sailing vacation was designed to be a celebration for Lynch, who two months ago was acquitted by a San Francisco jury of fraud charges stemming from the 2011 sale of his software company Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion.

Prosecutors alleged that Lynch, dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates,” and Autonomy’s vice president for finance, Stephen Chamberlain, had padded the firm’s finances ahead of the sale. Lynch’s lawyers argued that HP was so eager to acquire Autonomy that it failed to adequately check the books .

Lynch had taken Morvill, who was one of his defense attorneys, on the luxury trip. 

Chamberlain was not on the Bayesian.

In what appears to be a tragic coincidence, a car struck and killed Chamberlain on Saturday as he was jogging in a village about 68 miles north of London, local police said.

“Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family,” Chamberlain’s lawyer, Gary Lincenberg, said in a statement .

Henry Austin reported from London and Corky Siemaszko from New York City.

Henry Austin is a senior editor for NBC News Digital based in London.

Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital.

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Sailboat berth guide: 8 things to consider

Understand how to find the perfect sailboat berth. Learn about the different options, crucial factors for selection, costs, legal aspects, and docking tips!

Whether for an overnight stay, routine repairs or as a long-term home base, choosing the right mooring berth is critical for your sailboat. But where do you start? It's not as simple as pointing at a spot on the map. The perfect sailboat berth balances a myriad of variables: your boat's size and shape, types of berths, local climate patterns, regulatory considerations, access to services, and of course, costs. This guide is designed to help navigate these factors and beyond. It's an essential tool for new and experienced sailboat owners, helping you make informed decisions for a brief stay or a permanent mooring.  

1. Understanding your sailboat's specifications  

The journey to securing the right berth for your sailboat commences with understanding your vessel. Key measurements - length, beam, and draft, hold sway over the berth choice. Your mast's height plays a significant role, too, especially when overhead constraints like bridges come into play. Consider a laminated card, digital records, or even sailing apps to have this critical data on hand during discussions or research. Such aids serve as a quick reference, smoothing the process of identifying a compatible berth.  

Once armed with your sailboat's specifications, your next course of action is to collect berth information from marinas. This exercise can take various forms. Many marinas offer detailed specifications on their websites. Direct contact via phone or email can yield valuable insights, while an in-person visit provides a tangible sense of the location and possible face-to-face interactions. Remember, as no two marinas or berths are alike, thorough exploration is vital each time a new mooring location is on your horizon.  

Step 6: Arrival and check-In   

On the day of your arrival, check in at the main office. They'll give you a rundown of the marina rules and direct you to your berth.  

Step 6.1: Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures   

Upon check-in, it's also wise to get accustomed to the marina's emergency procedures, including the location of life-saving equipment and steps to follow in case the worst happens.  

Step 7: Dock your sailboat   

Carefully navigate your sailboat to the designated berth. If you're unfamiliar with the marina, consider requesting assistance from marina staff or a local pilot.  

Step 7.1: Securing the mast and rigging   

Once you've docked your sailboat, you'll need to secure your mast and rigging properly. This is especially crucial in areas with high winds or storms.  

Step 8: Regular check-ins   

If you're leaving your boat for an extended period, it's essential to arrange regular check-ins to ensure it's secure and address any potential issues promptly.  

Step 8.1: Monitoring weather conditions   

Sailboats are more sensitive to weather changes, so you should regularly monitor local weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if necessary, such as adjusting your lines or sails.  

6. Understanding legal and local authority regulations at marinas 

Regulatory compliance is paramount when mooring your sailboat. Marina rules, local bylaws, and national regulations all carry influence, dictating permissible locations, length of stay, environmental standards, and other conditions. These laws differ globally, sometimes even across individual marinas within the same region. Therefore, prior research coupled with consultations from marina officials, local authorities, or fellow sailors can clarify these stipulations, preventing breaches that might lead to fines, expulsion, or reputational damage.

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The Odyssey, a US cruise liner operated by Villa Vie Residences docked at Harland & Wolf ship repair facility in Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

BELFAST – Lanette Canen and Johan Bodin gave up life on land to become seaborne nomads on a years-long cruise.

Months later, the couple has yet to spend a night at sea. Their ship, the Odyssey, is stuck in Belfast undergoing repair work that has postponed its scheduled May departure for a 3 ½-year round-the-world voyage.

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Bodin said Friday that they have enjoyed their pit stop in the Northern Ireland capital, but “when we’d visited every pub and tried and every fish and chips place and listened to all the places that have Irish music, then we were ready to go elsewhere.”

“We’re ready to set sail, for sure,” added Canen.

Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey is the latest venture in the tempest-tossed world of continuous cruising.

It offers travelers the chance to buy a cabin and live at sea on a ship circumnavigating the globe. On its maiden voyage, it is scheduled to visit 425 ports in 147 countries on seven continents. Cabins – billed as “villas” — start at $99,999, plus a monthly fee, for the operational life of the vessel, at least 15 years. Passengers can also sign up for segments of the voyage lasting weeks or months.

Marketing material, aimed at adventurous retirees and restless digital nomads, touts “the incredible opportunity to own a home on a floating paradise,” complete with a gym, spa, putting green, entertainment facilities, a business center and an “experiential culinary center.”

But first, the Odyssey has to get out of the dock.

It’s now at Belfast’s Harland & Wolff shipyard, where the doomed RMS Titanic was built more than a century ago.

Villa Vie Residences’ marketing manager Sebastian Stokkendal said the company had been “humbled by the scale of what it takes to reactivate a 30-year-old vessel from a four-year layup.”

He said that after work on the rudder shafts, steel work and engine overhauls, the ship is almost ready to depart.

“We expect a very anticipated successful launch next week where we will head to Bremerhaven, Amsterdam, Lisbon, then across the Atlantic for our Caribbean segment,” he said in an email to The Associated Press.

In the meantime, the company has been paying living expenses for about 200 passengers. They are allowed onto the ship during the day and provided with meals and entertainment, but can’t stay overnight. The cruise line has paid for hotels in Belfast and in other European cities for those who want to explore more of Europe while they wait.

Passenger Holly Hennessey from Florida told the BBC she can’t leave Northern Ireland because of her shipmate – her cat, Captain.

She said that at first “I thought I’d go home, or the ship sent some people to the Canary Islands. And then I found out that because I have my cat with me, I can’t even leave.”

“I want to thank Belfast for being so welcoming to all of us,” she said.

Bodin and Canen – a Swede and an American who met when both lived in Hawaii -- have used the time to travel to Italy, Croatia and Bodin's hometown in Sweden, where they are awaiting news of the Odyssey.

Canen plans to run her Arizona-based auto-glass business from the ship. Bodin, a carpenter, is running a YouTube channel documenting the couple’s temporarily stalled journey.

Built in 1993 and operated under different names by several cruise lines over the years before being becalmed by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the Odyssey was bought by Villa Vie Residences in 2023.

The residential cruising business has proved a troubled one. MS The World, launched in 2002, is currently the only vessel of the type in operation. Another venture, Life at Sea, canceled its planned 3-year voyage late last year after failing to secure a ship.

Canen and Bodin put down a deposit on Life at Sea – they got their money back – and also gambled on Victoria Cruises, another stalled venture from which they are still seeking a refund.

But they are undeterred.

“We might be crazy, stupid, naive or resilient,” Bodin said. “I don’t know, you can put any label on it that you want.”

Lawless reported from London.

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When you are looking for a boat for overnight travel, you will want to make sure that you have a place to sleep.

If you only plan on spending a few nights on the boat, a boat that offers two beds will likely be perfect for your needs.

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When you are shopping for boats that feature sleeping areas, you will want to know the basics.

When looking for a bed or sleeping area on a watercraft, it is often referred to as a “berth”. These can be similarly sized to traditional beds.

In a listing, you could be looking at a “queen birth” which would be similar in size to a queen-sized bed.

These may or may not be featured in their own individual cabins. If you need the privacy of an individual cabin you will want to make sure this is specified that way.

Having a place to sleep aboard your vessel is not only good for overnight trips.

Having a bed aboard allows for naps or the ability to lie down if you happen to become ill. This can make a huge difference in comfort while trying to get back to shore.

6 Boats With Two Berths:

Depending on what type of boat you are looking for, you should be able to find plenty of options with two beds.

Sailboats are often available with plenty of cabin space that makes living or overnight trips more comfortable.

One of the luxuries that are often included is plenty of sleeping space. This can include multiple berths.

Cruisers are also a great boat when it comes to cabin space.

These boats offer luxurious cabin space even on smaller vessels. Cruisers also have on deck seating in case you want to sit out on the deck while you are motoring.

These cruisers could be single or multi-hulled vessels.

There is often more space and privacy on a catamaran and other options of multi-hulled vessel than on a single-hulled vessel.

Sleeping is also easier on a multi-hulled vessel because the engines are less likely to be built right into the living space.

Not only are they more spacious and quiet, but they are often more steady and safe. There are a lot of benefits to a multi-hulled vessel. They are, however, more costly.

1. Catalina 355:

The Catalina 355 offers a luxurious cabin with multiple amenities. This vessel also offers a wide-open deck for easy mobility.

This vessel offers a galley that is fully equipped with refrigeration, storage, stove, and sink, two tables for eating, and two available berths.

There is a berth in the owner’s cabin that comes with an innerspring mattress and an electric lift that can offer comfortable seating for activities such as reading or watching television.

There is an aft cabin berth that features an innerspring mattress as well.

This boat also offers a head that has a hot and cold shower as well as a toilet.

2. Regal Express Cruiser:

The Regal Express Cruiser offers many well thought out features that make this vessel perfect for comfortable gatherings of friends and family.

This boat offers an ultra lounge that features seating that you can both lie down or sit up on.

This vessel’s deck is also a single level. This allows for everyone to be on the same level with the same view.

The tower can be lowered mechanically in case you need to go under a bridge or just tuck it down for other reasons. This is easy and efficient and can reduce time fiddling with a complex manual system.

The cabin features luxury leather and hardwoods that look attractive and sleek.

This boat also offers a queen-size berth in the front of the vessel that you can raise or lower for more space in the boat.

This bed can be queen or king-sized with an option to convert into oversized twin beds. This makes it easy to reconfigure your layout at needed.

3. Bavaria Easy 9.7:

The Bavaria Easy 9.7 sailboat is a 32′ 7″ yacht that offers a comfortable cabin that is perfect for overnight travel.

This boat comes with a spacious deck that is not full of clutter which helps make it safe and easily maneuverable.

Despite its capacity, this boat can be manned by a crew as small as one to two people. This is ideal if you do not always plan to have your vessel at full capacity.

This vessel comes with two cabins that include a small galley, bathroom, and four berths.

This boat is perfect for taking multiple people out on the water and ensuring everyone’s comfort.

4. Leopard 40:

If you are looking for even more space and luxury the Leopard 40 Catamaran offers the very best comfort.

This model features a forward-facing galley and a spacious owner’s cabin.

The cabins feature open designs that allow for more amenities and space without compromising the interior living space. This vessel is able to feature more interior space than other vessels of a similar size.

All these features are offered without compromising speed, agility or performance.

Depending on the layout, the Leopard 40 can feature 6 or 8  berths to offer the ultimate overnight comfort for multiple passengers.

This boat also allows for 2 heads and 2 showers and a full galley.

The utilization of both hulls makes sure that this boat is ideal for traveling on overnight journeys in ultimate style and comfort.

5. Four Winns Vista 255:

Four Winns is a very popular brand when it comes to recreational boating. Famous for their deck boats and roundabouts, Four Winns also offer cruiser options.

The Four Winns Vista 255 features a spacious and innovative cockpit while also including a spacious cabin.

This boat is only 25′ 2″ long but allows for a capacity of 9 people as well as a cabin that can be used for lounging, dining, or entertaining. This cabin features a stand-up head as well as a breakfast center.

There’s a comfortable sleeping area for two people and it’s a very cozy space to relax during the day too.

This cabin is convertible to conserve space. This means that you can have whatever you need while still on a small vessel with high-quality performance.

In addition to the other features offered by this innovative cabin design, there is also a queen-sized mid-cabin berth and a spacious forward v-berth.

The benefit of a small convertible cabin is that you are not forced to buy a large vessel and you can go to more areas including shallower water. It also makes this vessel less expensive than the other listed options.

6. Nerea NY24:

The Nerea Yacht NY24 is a luxurious option that features refined features. This boat features an inboard motor and a planing hull.

The deck on this vessel has an open layout with a sundeck perfect for relaxing under the warm sun and spending the day on the water with family.

This boat can fit between 6 to 8 people and is only 24 feet long.

Despite this boat being compact, it still offers plenty of features that are perfect for entertaining overnight. Even though the interior is only 7.35 meters long, it still features a large sofa that can be converted into a double berth.

If you do not one bed, the container sofa is designed to allow two people to sleep separately as well. It’s a comfortable sleeping area with two separate beds. Just what you need.

This vessel also offers two drawer refrigerators, a concealed sink, a concealed stove, a dinette that can extend into a sunbathing area, and an enclosed toilet.

The cabin has a lot of natural light thanks to two long windows on the sides of the boat as well as double sliding glass doors to allow easy access into the cabin.

2 Boats That Can Sleep Two:

If you do not need two separate beds but are instead looking for comfortable accommodations for two people that might include a couple, you will have some additional options.

Most boats that feature a cuddy cabin have enough space to sleep, two people.

This is a comfortable way to stay overnight on your vessel that might be smaller or more inexpensive.

Oftentimes you can change the cuddy cabins with the rearranging of cushions to create bench seating or other options.

The drawback to a cuddy cabin vessel is that you do not get the same amenities that the previous vessels offered.

This includes things such as a kitchen or shower.

You can still have a bathroom in a cuddy, but it will likely be portable and stow under your cuddy cushions.

7. Stingray 225 CR Cuddy Cabin:

The Stingray 225 CR Cuddy Cabin is great for both safety and performance. This boat features a z-plane hull that allows it to raise and plane quicker than other hull designs.

This boat is small and is just about 23 feet long. This boat offers a spacious cockpit and cabin for such a small sporting boat.

Maximum passengers for this boat is 10 people and there is sleeping space available for 2 to 3.

The cabin featured on the boat has a v-berth as well as amenities. This cabin also is able to be locked to provide the necessary privacy.

This boat offers plenty of storage as well as amenities including a freshwater sink, stowaway portable head with level indicator, and an automatic fire extinguishing system.

Safety and comfort are the main priority in this small boat that is perfect for overnight boating.

8. Bayliner 742 Cuddy:

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Bayliner boats are sleek and high performing boats that really focus on the small details.

Comfortable seating including a folding sun lounge is sure to please any passenger aboard. This vessel also features a co-pilot seat that can extend to form a chaise lounge.

This boat places a high focus on entertaining and includes features such as a cockpit entertainment center with built-in sink. There is also an optional cockpit table.

The cabin features sleeping space for two people with plenty of natural light from the skylights and ventilated portlights.

The deck features plenty of storage, even an in-floor locker for water sports equipment like skis and wakeboards.

You can also swim off the swim platform with telescoping ladder.

Necessary Equipment For Sleeping On The Boat

Simply having a boat that offers sleeping space is not enough. You will also want to make sure that your sleeping areas are comfortable.

This may seem self-explanatory, but you will want to make sure your berths feature clean sheets, warm blankets, and pillows.

Keeping linens and blankets on a boat is different than in a house.

A boat can be compared to a damp basement. When you have blankets in a wet and humid basement, you can get damp blankets that can even become moldy over time.

To combat this, there are a few options you can utilize.

One way to combat damp and musty blankets and linens are to make sure that you do not store them in the boat when you are not using it. Keeping them in a dry house is a great way to prevent this problem entirely.

This is not very effective if you plan a multiple-day trip and your boat accumulates a lot of moisture.

Making sure that you properly insulate your boat, or even investing in a dehumidifier can do wonders to combat damp and musty conditions.

Another good tip is to dry your blankets and other cushions out if they are wet or damp. You can do this by hanging them up inside the cabin, but is even more effective out in the sun.

You also want to make sure that your mattress itself doesn’t get damp. This can make sleep very uncomfortable.

Keeping your bedding dry at all times is key to having a clean and comfortable bed to fall into at night.

Make Sure To Be Prepared:

In addition to having the proper sleeping equipment, if you plan to spend longer than a few hours on your vessel you will want to make sure you are prepared in other ways as well.

If your boat doesn’t offer private cabins or other private areas, you can purchase a private changing room. These can be as simple as a pop-up changing area. This can be ideal for changing out of a wet swimsuit and into what you plan to sleep in.

You will also need other more practical things. Most of these options came with their own head, but if they didn’t, you will want to invest in one. This can be a simple portable option but will still be easier than possibly having to go to land every time nature calls.

It is also important that you have enough food and water. Water is very important to prevent dehydration while out in the sun. You will want to make sure that you pack enough water for everyone. If there is one thing that should be “over-packed” it should be water.

This is important for your health as well as your thirst.

You will also need food if you plan on traveling to a place where stopping somewhere for food is not a feasible option.

You also want to be prepared for the weather. Make sure you have the proper clothing for any weather occasion. Even on a warm summer day, nights can get cold out on the water. Make sure you have the proper long clothes and blankets.

Things like sunscreen and bug spray can also be life-saving while out on the water all day and night.

You will also want a flashlight for when it gets dark out. This will not only prevent you from waking the other passengers up but can help you save your boat battery from potential overuse.

Finally, emergency equipment should always be featured on your vessel. This includes a fire extinguisher, life jackets for every passenger, flares, and emergency contact channels including phones and radios.

If you are properly prepared, you can have a fun and stress-free experience while out on the water.

Final Thoughts:

Whether you are looking for a vessel that sleeps two people, a vessel that comes with two separate beds, or even a boat that can sleep more than two people, you will have plenty of options.

With innovative designs, smaller boats are able to offer more luxuries in their cabins than they were previously. This is because they use space more creatively and efficiently.

This wider variety of options means that there is a boat for every budget that will match your needs. Even if those needs are the ability to stay on your boat comfortably overnight.

Buying a used boat can be a great way to save money if you are looking for a vessel that is a little bigger or more equipped than a small cuddy cabin.

Make sure that you are properly equipped when you go out on your boat, especially for overnight stays.

The main thing to remember is to make sure both you and your passengers are comfortable. If you are not comfortable, your experience will likely be less enjoyable.

Overnight boating, or even camping on your vessel can be a great way to have fun with your loved ones and make some memories.

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According to Frankfort Fire and Rescue, a boat capsized northwest of the Frankfort pier at 7:05 a.m. on Thursday.

The boat was occupied by two people, one of which was rescued by a Good Samaritan. That person was transported to shore where they received medical treatment.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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