Chubasco wrote:
The survey is of utmost importance, and I had an excellent experience with
the surveyor I hired -- Geoff Williams of West Indies Marine Surveyors Ltd.
http://www.westindiesmarinesurveyors.com/.


I would second what Chubasco says about Geoff Williams. Two years ago
I went there to check out a 50' Beneteau which was listed by Southern
Trades. I contacted Geoff about setting up a survey in advance. He
told me via email that if I would tell him which boats I was looking
at, he could help steer me in a direction because he probably has
inspected the boat before and would be able to give an accurate
representation.

At the time he offered a service, I think it was for $200, where he
would do a "drive by" type inspection and advise you if it was worth
your time to fly down there for a closer inpection.

If you go to this link http://www.goreads.com/search_for_boat.htm , the
top five pictures are from Tortola. The two colorful pics of what
looks like apartments, is actually the motel which is right there in
the marina and boat yard. I forgot the name of the motel, but it was
very nice and I would recommend it. If anyone is interested I will dig
around and find the name.

-Mark Read
"Calpurnia"