3 cabins with ensuite heads & showers: 2 cabins with over-sized queen beds, 1 cabin with queen bed.

Spacious salon for lounging and game playing.
Very roomy cockpit for lounging and dining alfresco under hard top

Total refit in 2014 including: new engines, new generators, all new refrigeration and freezers, new air-conditioning new ice-maker, and all new cushions.

Amenities

Salon Stereo: Yes

Salon Tv: Yes

Sat Tv: No

Multimedia System: Yes

Nude: No

Books: 25

Crew Pets: No

Guest Pets: No

Camcorder: Yes

Number Dine In: 8

Water Maker: Yes 120 GP

Water Capacity: 324

Ice Maker: Yes

Number Of Dvds: 500+

Board Games: Yes

Sun Awning: No

Bimini: Yes

Special Diets: Yes

Kosher: No

Bbq: Yes

Gay Charters: Yes

YachtNudeCharters: No

Hairdryers: Yes

Number Of Port Hatches: 35

Smoking: Aft step only

Crew Smokes: No

Children Ok: Yes

Minimum Child Age: None

Generator: 17Kw & 7.5Kw

Inverter: 5000w

Voltages: 110V

Hammock: No

Windscoops: No

Price Details

GENERAL RATES NOTE: All rates are for 7 nights, 8 days.
For short charters please use the "divide-by-6 rule" for figuring short charter premiums.
Charters of less than 6 nights available depending on schedule and season, please inquire. This yacht has a FOUR night minimum.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS: BVI Ports - 48 hr turn.
CHRISTMAS: 1-6/$28,000 - 7 night minimum.
NEW YEARS: 1-6/$30,000 - 7 night minimum.
Christmas charters must end no later than the 26th December. New Years week charters cannot begin earlier than 28th December. 48 hour turn please.

PLEASE NOTE: BVI ports Only and 48hrs between charters

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Specifications

Tube: Yes

Guests: 6

Maxspeed: 12

Draft: 5'3

Cruising Speed: 10

Helipad: No

Ac: Full

Ac Night: Yes

Built: 2004

Turnaround: 48hrs

Cabins: 3

King: 2

Queen: 1

Showers: 3

Basins: 3

Electric Heads: 3

Jacuzzi: No

BBQ: Yes

AC: Full

Generator: 17Kw & 7.5Kw

Internet: Onboard WIFI

Layout

More Specifications

Flag: BVI

Homeport: BVI

Yacht Permit: 1

Yacht License: 1

Yacht Mca: 1

Yacht Insurance: Guardian Group

Water Sports

Dinghy Size: 17 Cntr Console

Kayaks 1 Pax: No

Kayaks 2 Pax: 1

Dinghy Hp: 70HP

Floating Mats: No

Dinghy Pax: 8

Swim Platform: Walk down stern

Water Skis Adult: No

Boarding Ladder: Off scoop stern

Water Skis Kids: No

Sailing Dinghy: No

Jet Skis: No

Beach Games: Yes

Wave Runners: No

Kneeboard: Yes

Windsurfer: No

Snorkel Gear: Yes

Underwater Camera: No

Scurfer: No

Underwater Video: No

Wake Board: Yes

Paddleboard: 2

Seabob: No

Sea Scooter: No

Crew

Captain: David Chown

Nationality: UK

We met over 20 years ago in eastern England while skating. When Dawn was not busy working in restaurants, she was the top skating coach for the UK. David was working as a systems engineer and electrician, as well as a chef at weekends. We spent our first few years together restoring our cottage which was built in 1585. Having sailed in many different areas we went to the BVIs and fell in love with the islands.
It was Dawn's idea to leave home and go off to sea, an idea that David greatly relished! We decided that David would update his license at the top sailing academy in the world, whilst Dawn had one to one lessons with one of the regions top cookery teachers.
We have been the longest constantly serving and busiest captain and chef for the largest crewed charter company in the world, working on various yachts always in the BVI. Our original idea was to work in this career for ten years. Having spent 12 years and almost 300 charters in the BVI's we are still saying we want to spend another ten years in the job we love!

David:
My family has been sailing for longer than I can remember. I trained in hotel management for 2 years. but somehow ended up becoming a electrician which I loved. I am a MCA/RYA commercially endorsed Yachtmaster 200 ton. I love to drive my 1963 MGB. roadster called "The Baby" whenever I can. I also enjoy old buildings, cooking, if Dawn lets me anywhere near the galley, photography, and I am attempting to learn the Didgeridoo with limited success!!

Dawn:
I was brought up travelling around Europe and North Africa with my parents. When they finally settled down back home in England I found my love of skating. Skating once again took me travelling! Having settled down with David in our Cottage I thought my traveling days were over. Then the BVIs and sailing found me and off to new adventures we went. I have worked in restaurants for many years and when I have time off, I love to do cookery courses for fun!

We are married and both non smokers.

Crew are full vaccinated for COVID 19

Reviews

February 2023

David & Dawn were so wonderful and welcoming. We absolutely loved them. The food was spectacular
and the presentation was beautiful. David also made great "Happy Hour" Cocktails!

It was a once in a lifetime trip that far exceded our expectations

February 2023

David and Dawn were very accommodating and were true professionals. They changed our original route that we had discussed to make sure we were able to watch my Chiefs win the Super Bowl back on Tortola and still get to all of the original stops we wanted.

New Years 2015/16

I think everyday I said This is the prettiest beach/bay I have ever seen What a wonderful trip, I will remember it for the rest of my life. The food was great, the views were great and David and Dawn were even better. Thanks for such a wonderful trip.
Conner

What a fantastic week! You made every day a unique experience; New stories, new food, new adventures, new islands-new-new-new. Your obvious pride in sailing well, being British and sharing your office made our trip a success. Thank you and best of luck
Steve

An amazing adventure! Hospitality and beauty! Everyday I experienced another blessing from God. His creation is evident. Thank you Dawn and David
Cheryl
This has been a beautiful experience from start to finish much thanks to you both! You have been more than accommodating and I appreciate all the stories and memories you have shared with us! Never change! God bless!
Xoxo Katie.

Stress Free and Wonderful

Dawn and David
We had high expectations for our first visit to the BVI. You both insured that they were exceeded! All your hard work made things seem so easy, stress free and wonderful. You are both such wonderful people and very entertaining too!!  Thank you so much for everything! Safe and happy travels to you always .

Kim and Chris

March 2015

David and Dawn
This trip will be the one we look back on and say Only if.
Only if every vacation could be as lovely
Only if they cooked as well as Dawn
Only if they were half as comical as David
If Only we could go again
Loads of love and thanks
Ivan and Danielle

February 2015

I am speaking on behalf of three couples who have vacationed together for over 10 years. This trip will rank #1. The crew David and Dawn were the the best!
Kim

Christmas 2014

Dawn and David
Thank you for a wonderful week aboard Fuerte 3. Nicole and I had a ball with the kids this week and you all made it happen. We look forward to sailing with you again.
The Bodenheimers

December 2014

David and Dawn
Thank you so much for hosting a Brilliant, perfect vacation. Everything was wonderful. Davids attention to Bens incessant questions, the stories, napkin folding lessons, proper toasting etiquette and amazing cocktails will never be forgotten. Dawns amazing cooking, always cheerful disposition, great music selection, red rubber gloves and Christmas dcor made everything so much more special! We cant wait to see you again.
Kristian

One for the Bucket List

Old Guys have bucket lists. One of mine was a sail in the Caribbean. I had no idea what that wish really meant. Sailing on the Fuerte 3 with Dawn and David was a wish come true. Hospitality, food, comfort, island hopping, humor, and the best drinks in the islands. A home away from home when we were having below zero temperatures in Cleveland.
Jules