Yearly boat slip rental
Hello everyone,
My friend has a boat in St. Croix on a mooring. We are discussing me renting the boat and finding a slip where I would not need to use the dingy for everyday living. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced marina with book hook-ups (i.e. elect, water, etc.)?
Any idea of the costs involved? I only found one website so far Tamarind Reef's marina. for a 35ft boat it looks like its at least $875 per month plus utilities. That seems a little steep. Is it?
Thanks for you time,
Bryon
Jones Marina on the Boardwalk is less expensive.
Tamarind Reef/Green Cay is considered a hurricane hole and has lots of amenities.
Just make sure the boat can be moved in case of a storm and consider your plan for that process. Marinas will force all the boats to leave. If the owner is moving it - where do you go. If you are responsible - can you handle a vessel in approaching bad weather - where are you headed - and do you know what to do to secure it.
I lived on a boat for 12 years, saved alot of $$.
It never made sense to me to pay dockage(which is as much as rent).
IMO either use the dingy, or get a apt.
I lived on a boat for 12 years, saved alot of $$.
It never made sense to me to pay dockage(which is as much as rent).
IMO either use the dingy, or get a apt.
I agree. I lived aboard for 10 years. Great way to save money. Why don't you want to use the dinghy? Is there a particular reason, or you just aren't used to the lifestyle? You get used to it pretty quickly, or NOT at all.
sometimes the water at Green Cay stinks. not much of a breeze there
VPF,
One other thing to consider. You will be noticeably cooler on the mooring as opposed to the slip. The boat (and hatches) move in line with the wind on a mooring. In a slip, the wind's over water cooling effect might be good at times but bad at other times. I would choose the mooring is one was available.
Lucy
Green Cay Marina fees:
Daily $2.00/foot; monthly $20/foot. Liveaboard rate $25/foot/month. Pool and tennis courts included. Galleon Restaurant on site.
Electric: Daily $0.50/kwh (minimum $10.00). Monthly prevailing WAPA rate.
Potable water: $0.10/gallon.
Washdown water: Included in slip rate.
One month fee in advance.
If you come during hurricane season, there is a $2,000 damage deposit.
Last time I checked, Jones was lower. I'll get their current rates.
I don't have Salt River Marina rates. Anyone have them?
Green Cay and Salt River are somewhat protected, but strong hurricanes have done lots of damage at Green Cay.
Edward,
Thanks for the details. After reading the above quotes about the cost savings, I may just go with the mooring plan. I'm very excited to get down there.
Thank you everyone.
Salt River live-aboard rates are 15 per foot. Same as St. Croix Marine
Thanks Marlene,
That's a little more in my price range. I'll probably end up there or using a dinghy.
Have a great day!
Bryon
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