Posted By: sprockyrocky
Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/04/2023 12:20 PM
Is anyone aware of any smaller power boats that we bareboat with in the BVI? There's just two of us.
Posted By: TIMRIM
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/04/2023 03:50 PM
Look at MarineMax. They have a smaller power boat. Good company.
Posted By: sprockyrocky
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 12:27 PM
I thought they used to have a 2 cabin boat but it looks like the smallest they have now is a 42' 3-cabin.
Posted By: sprockyrocky
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 12:28 PM
These look like daily rentals. We're looking to bareboat for a week.
Posted By: GeorgeC1
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 01:21 PM
Sadly boats have gotten exponentially larger over the last 30 years. You might give BVI yacht charters a call and see about their 3 cabin Lagoon 380. If you have a solid resume on powerboats they might consider renting it to you if you promise not to sail!
Posted By: TIMRIM
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 04:30 PM
The wife and I have taken their 42.3 out by ourselves on many charters. She drives while I tend to lines, music, snacks and refreshments. Awesome boat.
Posted By: nevar37
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 07:45 PM
BVI Yacht Charters has 31' and 35' monohulls
Posted By: GeorgeC1
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/05/2023 08:22 PM
I suspect they might not want to rent a monohull out to non sailors with the single engine but you don’t know until you ask.
Posted By: Lexington14
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/06/2023 02:32 AM
Virgin Charter Yachts has a 37’ FP powercat
Posted By: TIMRIM
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/09/2023 04:07 PM
The wife and I have taken the 423 out alone many trips. Easy to maneuver. She drives while I tend to lines, music, cocktails.
Posted By: marisol
Re: Are there any smaller boats available? - 11/10/2023 11:35 PM
We do the same as TIMRIM. My husband and I have sailed monohulls in the 37-44 foot range when it's just the 2 of us. We have never had a problem. I man the wheel and he does all the heavy lifting and sail adjustments. We have become quite proficient at picking up a mooring ball too. I think it works great when he hooks the ball and I steer.