{"key":"vandutch-40","blocks":[{"section":"intro","body":"Vandutch boats are built low and clean, and the 40 reads that way from the water: a dark hull, a flat deck and almost nothing above the windscreen. You charter the whole boat with a captain and crew for up to 13 guests, by the 4, 6 or 8 hour block."},{"section":"outdoors","heading":"The Cockpit","body":"The cockpit is the boat. A wraparound coral leather lounge runs around a black table under a black bimini, with cushions and back rests on every side, and the stern opens straight onto the water. Forward, the long foredeck in pale teak-look decking is where people lie out between swims.","bullets":["Coral leather wraparound lounge","Black bimini over the cockpit","Long teak-look foredeck"]},{"section":"setting","heading":"Where She Runs","body":"Charters run on Miami waters: Biscayne Bay and the skyline from the water, Star Island, the sandbars and Key Biscayne. The captain sets the route with you on the day.","bullets":["Biscayne Bay and the skyline","Star Island","The sandbars","Key Biscayne"]},{"section":"activities","heading":"The Day","body":"Swim stops and the sandbar are the usual shape of the day, with the floating water mat off the stern. Bring your own food and drinks, alcohol included, or add catering in advance. Music runs on the Bluetooth sound system from your own playlist.","bullets":["Swim stops and the sandbar","Floating water mat","Bring your own food and drinks","Bluetooth music"]},{"section":"staff-service","heading":"Captain and Crew","body":"A captain and crew run the boat, and fuel, taxes, water and ice are in the rate. Crew gratuity is not included; 10% of the charter is the suggested minimum. Catering, a DJ, decoration, a birthday cake and transport to the dock can be added."},{"section":"logistics","heading":"Charter Terms","body":"Charters run 4, 6 or 8 hours. A 50% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is due on the day. The charter starts at the booked time, so late arrival is time lost. Children are welcome aboard."},{"section":"ideal-for","heading":"Best For","body":null,"bullets":["Sandbar days for up to 13","Groups who want an open boat, not a cabin cruiser","Short afternoon runs on the bay"]}]}