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I just recieved my Settlers Handbook. When was this book last updated? I want to make sure that it is up to date. From what I have read so far, my transition shouldnt be that tough. Should I land a job in St. John (there is one open), is there a monthly pass, or a reduced fee for people who must use the ferry everyday? I cant afford a condo on the island I am sure. I know the public transport systems in a lot of places will sell you a reduced rate monthly pass.
Should I happen to buy my own boat to travel to and from St. John, are there marinas in Cruz Bay and back in St. Thomas that will allow me to moor there for a decent price? Is it safe to just leave your boat in a slip? I am bringing my truck with me to the island so if I really have to I can pull the boat out everyday in St. Thomas. i am an experienced small boat handler here in the local bay. What is the average wave height around the island? Will a say 20 foot Mako do the trick, or should I look for something bigger? How are the boat prices in VI as compared to a seaport here in the Mainland?
i realize these are hard to answer questions, but anything is better than nothing.
James
Hello James,
The 12 edition is the most recent one. Published/Updated in 2002.
Yes you can purchase a book for the ferry. Which is cheaper then buying a ticket everyday one by one. If I remember correctly, there was X number of tickets and they expired 30 days after you buy them - they stamped them with the date. That was about 2 years ago. They still have them, not sure if they still use the same set up though.
There are people who buy dingys to travel from St. Thomas to Water Island. Not sure if people do this for St. John. Worth looking into. There are small boats docked in Cruz Bay harbor, don't know the specifics on how to get permission/make payments for this. There are no marinas in St. John... like there is on St. Thomas' Red Hook. In Cruz Bay boats are brought right up to the shoreline, or right along side the wooden dock where the ferries pull in.
Ok just read the rest of your questions about the boat - can't answer those personally. But will find someone that can. I'll see if I can get them to post in the next couple of days.
--Islander
James,
The average wave height is 2-5 feet. A 20' Mako would be ideal for getting back and fourth from STJohn / StThomas. Boat prices here are about 10% higher than the US.
I am not sure if the marinas however would let you keep a 20' boat in the dinghy area all day. You might want to give a few a call.
