Fuel, and a sailing vessel...
Last year we sailed a
jeanneau 36i,
Bareboat with Conch Charters, out of Road Town,
BVI. Two weeks thru most of the
BVI, with good winds and sailing every
passage.
Two weeks, upon returning, they had us
motor across road harbor to the
fuel dock. Took a grand total of 7.2 gallons of
diesel. Mostly due to
charging up the
batteries while on moorings for the evening. Two weeks...seven gallons.
For the endeavor of sailing/ motoring nthroughout the
Caribbean, perhaps, more investigation on
purchasing a strong, well found,
blue water motor vessel might be a good plan.
Also agree, should you
purchase a
boat, learn that vessel and every system, part, and handling in all conditions, and become well familiar with the vessel before heading out.
As noted, a sailing vessel is much more stable that a
power boat, but if you are not an experienced sailor, then you have to take lessons, and get some
blue water off shore experience as well. That may not be an option.
Lots of things to think about, but everyone here wants you safe and have a rewarding experience.
Good on ya, for
posting on this forum. There will be plenty of well meant suggestions to help you .