Could it be the BoatyBall system(ie no employee has to go out and collect ) made investing in reinstalling balls a good business decision for the Leonard family?

LONG ago on TTOL, some of use stated that IF Boaty Ball could get more balls installed that would be a good benefit to charter boats. Boat Ball MAY or MAY NOT be responsible for this. HOWEVER, IF Boaty Ball does succeed in increasing the balls installed, at least have integrity to acknowledge it.

I personally would like to see more of the existing BB converted to FCFS. BUT more importantly, I would like to see more balls in existing mooring fields to balance supply and demand.

I am not a fan of advanced reservations portion of BB, but as stated previously, if it is limited to a dozen or less for the entire BVI, then no big deal.