[WATERNUT]

Thanks halyardz;
I really don''t want to discourage any one from cruising South. The sailing is unmatched, short tacking the Sir Francis Drake thru the Narrows at sunset is one of the most memorable times in my sailing career.
I''m simply providing a reality check. Been there done that.
I mentioned in an earlier post that a good diesel mechanic can make pretty good bucks working the docks. Maybe think about taking a course. Lots of Perkins,Westerbekes.
Dave''s diesel in Compass Point/Jersey bay
is almost always looking for good mechanics as most are transient and move on after making some cashola.
If you think about it ; if it were easy, everybody would be doing it. Again, feel free to E-me for any references or contacts.
You may want to also subscribe to the Daily News. The St. Thomasian news paper.
Best of luck.
halyrdz keep in touch.

The waternutster