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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YACHTS ADDS MAINSHIP PILOT 34 TO FLEET

Perfect for a Couple or Small Family

Cape Coral, Florida – (April 2, 2015) – Southwest Florida Yachts has added “Chardonnay” – a 34 Mainship Pilot Sedan – to its charter fleet based at Tarpon Point Marina here.

“Chardonnay -- features a beautiful cherry wood interior and is a perfect cruiser for a couple or a small family interested in experiencing our great cruising area,” said Southwest Florida Yachts co-owner Barb Hansen. She has a large berth forward that will sleep two, a U-shaped dinette which will also convert to provide sleeping accommodations for two. There is a head and shower on the port side and fully-equipped galley with Corian countertops. The galley has a two-burner electric stove, dual voltage refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven. There is an icemaker in the cockpit.

“This is one versatile vessel,” said Hansen. “Whether you are in a hurry to get to your destination, enjoy fishing, or just want to leisurely cruise, this boat does it all.”

Powered by twin Yanmar 240-hp diesels, Chardonnay also has a bow thruster and 5 kW generator. She has a Raymarine GPS, chart plotter, radar and depth finder. Cruisers will also enjoy Chardonnay’s flat screen TV, air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat inside and a separate a/c unit in the cockpit.

Summer rates for chartering “Chardonnay” are $3,165 per week. Winter charters are $3,957 weekly. Throughout 2015, Southwest Florida Yachts is offering a special five per cent discount for power or sail charters of three days or more.

For more information, visit www.swfyachts.com, email: , “like” us (Southwest Florida Yachts or Florida Sailing and Cruising School) on Facebook or call: 239/257-2788 or 800/262-7939. The address is 6095 Silver King Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914.

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(Editor’s Note: Images of “Chardonnay” are available by contacting Jim Frankowiak via email: .)