[cvbreno]

I've been gathering info for a bareboat charter next year in the BVI. Cost is very important, but so is having a good time. I don't mind if a boat isn't showroom pristine, but it needs to be seaworthy, reliable and clean, not all ragged and abused.

With second-tier charter companies charging half the price for boats 6 to 12 years old, what should I expect the boats to be like? It's really hard to tell from grainy and small website photos.

The people I have talked with at ProValor Charters seem really friendly and the rates are good -- anyone have recent experience with them? How about Conch Charters?

Thanks,
Chris