[capt lar]

in prep for cruising in the caribe, i have contacted various potential employers to see if they might want what i got. the response has been positive. the reality seems to be kind of a hopscotch lifestyle where you have to stay in one spot long enought to make some $ and work on lining up the next spot. it is not without commitment and compromise. in prep, i upgraded my uscg 6 pac to masters 50 ton (need the masters now) and i still need stcw cert for non u.s. waters. (insurance co. want both - i'll do the course this winter) these jobs are basically driving boats for vacationers (bus driver). i also have business skills and long standing carpentry skills. as i tell those that work for me, there is no crappy job i will ask you to do that i haven't done many times myself so, for me, its just about picking up cash. from what i can find, if you can cook, clean, do carpentry, repairs, basically show up and not screw up, there is demand.
i am sure every place is different, and demand will be driven by tourist dollars so i would be tied to more commercial spots while refilling the kitty but at least i know you don't have to be a tech or financial wiz to find some $ cruising. everyone i talked with while visiting says the same - you want it - you can find it. capt. lar