The Moorings 4500 is a model of design cleverness and comfort, with a huge, multipurpose cockpit and saloon area, easy access via the walk-up transoms, hair- and hand-snagging main traveler out of the way on the cockpit arch, and stowage room for the multitudes.

by Tim Cole

A good soufflé is a delicate matter that begins with the correct ingredients, proper cooking tools, thoughtful preparation, and the right amount of heat—even before it gets going. So too, the successful bareboat charter cruise needs a good blend of location, climate, provisioning, and, of course, the platform itself, as preconditions. While no charter company can control the weather and the acts of the sea gods, they should certainly be able to manage the elements you have to pay for. …