Footloose Sailing Charters is pleased to announce the addition of more of its most popular yacht, the Footloose 4600, a 4-cabin catamaran custom-built by Robertson & Caine, into its fleet. This spacious and well- appointed yacht is available for charter from Footloose’s base in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Cheryl Powell, COO of Footloose, added, “This is a significant addition to our fleet, and we’re excited to now offer our customers more of such a spacious, comfortable performance cruiser for their sailing vacation at Footloose’s great charter rates.”
The Footloose 4600 is an Ideal Cruising Platform with amenities that include a 24’ beam for a cockpit that easily accommodates 12 people for meals with numerous seating options provided by reversible settee and aft sun/sea seat. The expansive forward deck with trampoline offers a large area for relaxation under sail, reading at anchor or just simply soaking up the sun.
The Footloose 4600 configuration features four air-conditioned private staterooms each with an en-suite head and shower, a fully fitted modern galley is located adjacent to the spacious saloon and full size navigation station. The signature “walk-through” access to the roomy cockpit and aft bathing platform, connecting the two transoms completes this exciting new model.
In addition, Footloose is also proud to announce that it has expanded its fleet with more monohulls and catamarans of all sizes, from 32’ – 51’, so there is the right size boat for everyone.
To learn more visit: www.footloosecharters.com
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