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Another client wrote, “We are there now and went there based on several friends’
experiences with them. Most professional boat yard we have ever been in — counting
all the US East Coast and Florida.”
With the response from our clients, all we can say to those contemplating getting
hauled out is, “Keep calm and get hauled by ‘The Hulk’ boat lift.” Why? Because
you are the reason we haul boats!
For more information on Clarkes Court Boatyard & Marina see ad on page 19.
And don’t forget: for a night or two ashore,
the brand-new self-contained cottages can’t be beat!
Bequia Plantation Hotel – A Must in Bequia!
Florinda Marshall reports: When in Bequia, don’t miss experiencing a meal at
Bequia Plantation Hotel on the south shore of Admiralty Bay. Our beachside restaurant,
accessible via our dinghy dock, the road or the seaside walkway, is open daily
for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The varied menu offers authentic local and international
fusion cuisine using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant, with
the capacity to comfortably accommodate 100 persons, is a wonderful place for a
special occasion, whether for a crowd or an intimate evening for two.
Our in-house Stelton’s Bakery offers delicious baked goods offered daily from
8:00AM, including a wide variety of fresh breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, plus
quiches, sausage rolls and savory croissants. Wholesale orders are welcome:
telephone (784) 534-9444 or e-mail info@bequiaplantationhotel.com
Our main bar offers the best rum punch and cocktails on the island. We have fresh
local fruit juices available daily using seasonal fruits, specialty cocktails and weekly
happy hour specials.
Monthly movie night is a family affair: Kids’ Movie Night with concession stand.
Indulge in a day at Bequia Plantation Hotel with a Day Pass, alone or with a partner/friend.
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included.
Thinking about getting married, renewing your vows or spending your honeymoon
on the beautiful island of Bequia? Bequia Plantation Hotel offers a variety of services
for these special occasions. Our dedicated wedding coordinator will assist you every
step of the way. You can choose from our specially tailored packages or customize
your own package. Whether your event is small and intimate or large and extravagant,
we are here to cater to all your needs.
For more information on Bequia Plantation Hotel see ad on page 16.
New on St. Vincent — SVG Marine Center!
Hubert Winston reports: Great news for boaters in St. Vincent & the Grenadines,
and for all passing marine traffic including area fishermen. St. Vincent has a new
marine center, located at Ottley Hall Shipyard, with a branch office in Calliaqua on
St. Vincent’s south coast, and representatives in Bequia.
This new company’s owners have many years of experience handling vessels in
Dominica at our Dominica Marine Center, and we are now in St. Vincent & the
Grenadines to share our wealth of knowledge, experience, contacts and marinedealership
affiliation for most major brands such as Mercury Marine
and Yanmar Marine.
SVG Marine Center represents Mercury Marine sales and service, Yanmar marine
and industrial sales and service, ZF Marine, Zodiac dinghy sales, Garmin, ACR/ARTEX
EPIRB, Northern Lights and much more.
Now customers can pick up an outboard engine from any of our stores in St.
Vincent or have it delivered to any of the islands of the Grenadines. We have
Yanmar parts for marine and industrial applications as well as Mercury Marine
engine parts in stock. Access to duty-free and in-transit Customs clearances for
foreign vessels and fishermen purchasing outboard engines, marine spares and boat
accessories are now available.
As the only complete marine outfit for marine engines and applications in St. Vincent
and the Grenadines, we are ready to provide our services to the general public.
Soon we, together with the shipyard management, will also be able to provide
running-gear work done at the Ottley Hall Shipyard. Work on propellers, shafts,
rudders, struts and more will all be able to be done on site at our facility at Ottley
Hall. Look out for a subsequent notice.
For more information contact info@svgmarinecenter.com or (784) 593-BOAT(2628).
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The Moorings Adds New Models in Caribbean
The Moorings is preparing to debut a group of new monohull models in the
Caribbean for the winter of 2016.
Coming to St. Martin, St. Lucia, Grenada and the British Virgin Islands, the
Beneteau-built Moorings 48.4, designed by Berret-Racoupeau, features four en-suite
cabins and room for as many as ten guests. Inside, large portholes illuminate the
48.4’s air-conditioned interior. Light taupe cushioning is alongside oak finishing.
Outside, the 48.4 features a convertible transom that drops down to become a swim
platform. It contains a Raymarine navigation system, a bow thruster and a 75-horsepower
Yanmar diesel engine.
Coming to St. Lucia and Grenada in December, The Moorings 42.1 is also from the
builders at Beneteau. With a focus on layout, the companionway descends into a
saloon accented with light oak paneling and oversize portholes. The master cabin
includes a double bed with an en-suite bathroom shower; two additional cabins
share another full bathroom, allowing room for as many as six guests.
Visit www.moorings.com for more information.