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Jay...given your price range...you will be looking at very old CC boats to get what you want in terms of liveaboard ameneties in your price range. There are lots of boats down there that have issues as sailing vessels but which may serve as floating condos. (Gulfstars, Endeavors, Morgans etc.). If you can find one without "killer issues" on survey and are willing to put time/effort and $$ into refurbishing one, then you can probably do what you want and live on the hook on the eastern side of St. Thomas.
I don't think it is possible to get a boat here in your price range that has the ameneties and space needed AND is capable of making the trip south so I would look down there for a less seaworthy boat that has the space you need.
While you certainly have marketable skills as a GC...I would check on your ability to be HIRED in St. Thomas as the local economy may have barriers to outsiders.
Good luck!
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