We will be heading back to the BVI on our own keel later this year. We will have a passable 'beater' dinghy with us, ideal for lashing to the deck for the Atlantic crossing. However, once we arrive we will be looking for an immediate upgrade. Ideally something similar to the hundreds of dinghies Sunsail/Moorings have. For example an 11 or 12ft AB or Highfield with a 15hp+ outboard.

Yes we could buy a new one and have it shipped out to Nanny Cay ready for our arrival. But then I’ll be overly precious about keeping it shiny!

Does anyone happen to know if the charter companies (such as Sunsail/Moorings) ever sell off their old ones? Or have any contacts in the BVI of someone who might be able to track down a used RIB for us. And to clarify I am NOT looking for a Sparkle Laundry (if you know you know) style stolen-to-order situation!

Thank you in advance for any knowledge / wisdom / information / thoughts / unrelated musings / other

Matt