GeorgeC1 said:
Penb's is a good place. I would be a bit worried about theft at Trellis. You can't leave the boat unattended that long. You will have to pay someone to do weekly checks. Talk to the boat broker or Penn and they can help you. Trust me that it will cost you far more in repairs then the babysitting costs if you neglect the boat. It needs to have the systems exercised, engines and generators run and batteries topped. The boat also needs to be opened up and ventilated.
G
+1 on George. It will not happen in every month and in every Caribbean harbor. But, leaving a boat closed up and unused for period can and does lead to nature's critters taking over. You would be amazed what spiders and other critters can leave behind in just a few weeks when they are active. Boat babysitting in the caribbean is both an art and a profession. Done wrong and you end up with a mess. Note: Some of the bottom paints are not antifouling in stationary water after just a few days. The boat should be inspected once a week, cleaned of anything visible, and the motors run for at least 30 minutes to get 100% of the oil and lubes to full operating temp. At the first sign of marine growth a diver will need to clean the bottom. A proper inspection should be done at least a week before your arrival to make the delivery north to reduce the risk of delay or disaster shortly after you cast off a boat that has been idle for an extended period of time. Light or little use of a vessel in the months just before of the delivery are a consistent trouble for delivery crews.
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