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15-04-2012, 18:13
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vuda Point Marina, Fiji
Boat: 53' steel ketch, modified Bruce Roberts yard-built
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Panama Details
We are planning to arrive in Panama mid-June. Likely to arrive in Bocas del Toro which looks like a good place to check in. Details about various fees, visas, permits etc, seem a bit murky. Charges in Colon seem much higher than in Bocas del Toro. Can anyone clarify? We are a family with 3 kids (17, 14, 9). We plan to cruise in Panama till September and then haul out. Our boat is a 28 ton, 53' steel ketch. Any recommendations besides Shelter Bay for possible haul out for September thru April? Thanks.
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15-04-2012, 22:59
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
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Re: panama details
While I can't be of any help with the questions you've posted, I can be of unsolicited help in referring you to a little locals restaurant on the southwest corner of Isla Bastimentos. I was there 3 years back looking into a hostel that was for sale and stumbled across Ketcha's. Ketcha is the older woman who runs the little place. Bring her what you catch or have Elvis (yea, Elvis) go out and catch you something in the morning. You won't be disappointed! It's directly across (waterside) from Ca' Venice Hostel Ristorante Italiano.
Best of luck and enjoy!
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27-05-2012, 10:36
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Re: panama details
We checked in at bocas del toro 2 weeks ago. I am told the cost is about $300 to check in (2 of us on board a 48 foot boat). We paid more than that because we checked in over the weekend, which involves overtime. Mary at Marina Carenero was a good resource for us for information before we arrived. She is the Seven Seas Land base and as such seems glad to inform, even if you are ancored out.
Check in was straightforward and was handled professionally and pleasantly. Bocas is a good place to check in.
Susan from Erie spirit
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01-06-2012, 05:54
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Re: panama details
Panama, er Latina america, charges vary by person and place is my experience. I do recommend Bocas and its a great place. Anchor with your quarantine flag up outside the customs house which is on the SE 'corner' of the town -near the quay. Dario and his team will arrive. I dont remember paying as much as 300 for my 62ton but the year cruising permit is 193dollars. Then go to the govt offices -big old blg- in the town square - first floor-Virginia will process your passports and you may get anything from 6 moths to 9 months tourist visa. When you are done in bocas come out to san blas for as much seafood as you can eat.
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02-06-2012, 09:10
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vuda Point Marina, Fiji
Boat: 53' steel ketch, modified Bruce Roberts yard-built
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Re: panama details
Thanks for these inputs. We'll be in Haiti a couple of weeks and then will either head more or less directly to Bocas or travel via San Andres Y Providencia. Does anyone have any recommendations about either route? We'll be in Panama until September when we plan to haul out there. Probably will haul in Colon although are looking for any other option that can handle our 27T steel ketch on Caribbean side.
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02-06-2012, 16:54
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Re: Panama Details
Both islands are columbian of course - the recommendation appears to be providencia for cost but approach only in daylight. Haul out in colon and stay is likely to be very costly. i understand their attitude is 'screw the yachts'.
it sounds that Green turtle have just finished their ramp -call them and see costs etc
Tiffany +507 64069854
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02-06-2012, 18:34
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Vuda Point Marina, Fiji
Boat: 53' steel ketch, modified Bruce Roberts yard-built
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Re: Panama Details
Thanks for the referral. I checked the website but will call for further information.
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03-06-2012, 18:18
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Location: Bellingham
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Re: Panama Details
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Originally Posted by CaptPhilMorris
...... Haul out in colon and stay is likely to be very costly. i understand their attitude is 'screw the yachts'.
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Where'd you hear this? The haul out in Colon is at Shelter Bay and they cater to cruisers and yachties. I hauled there in Jan and had a good experience.
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04-06-2012, 05:43
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Presently on US East Coast
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Re: Panama Details
We have hauled in Shelter Bay twice with very good experiences. I believe in the past, Shelter Bay was notoriously bad, but it has been sold since then. In fact, it was just recently sold again and is now owned by Lyman-Morse: Lyman Morse Boatbuilding - Panama Boat Building, Storage and Repair - Thomaston, Maine .
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04-06-2012, 06:10
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Re: Panama Details
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Originally Posted by colemj
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Lyman Morse is just doing the marine service side, they don't run the marina or the haul put.
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04-06-2012, 06:14
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Panama - Bocas del Toro
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Re: Panama Details
Bocas is rumored to open a travel lift in 3-4 months (7 miles from the marina). Lets hope they give Shelter Bay competition!! We are moored at Bocas now
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04-06-2012, 06:42
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Re: Panama Details
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Originally Posted by Paul L
Lyman Morse is just doing the marine service side, they don't run the marina or the haul put.
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Yes, the marina was always run separate from the yard (and possibly by different owners), and LM has not bought the yard - only contracted to run the yard. However, LM's website certainly seems to imply that they will run the haul out and yard facilities (emphasis mine):
"Lyman-Morse Panama is strategically located near the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal and will provide yachtsmen and women a familiar and recognized source for pre-canal transit prep and logistics, a full-range of service work, haul-out and storage services between cruises.
Peach Frederick, long time service manager at Lyman-Morse Thomaston has re-located to Colon, Panama to run the yard. All aspects of boat repair for sail and power, including rigging, canvas, carpentry, mechanical, fiberglass and carbon fiber hull repairs, electrical and electronics, stainless steel and paint projects are offered. The yard is equipped with 100-ton travelift so refit work, as well as extended and short-term storage is available."
It will be interesting to see if they will still allow DIY work going forward. They are already clamping down on allowing external contractors to work there and all non-DIY work has to go through them now. The prices have increased some, but hopefully the quality of the work will be higher (and more timely).
Mark
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04-06-2012, 08:33
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Re: Panama Details
Correct. I did not mention shelter bay, and i used the word 'understand' (from those coming through in the past). So we now have a balanced opinion for our original enquirer. Shows how valuable net forums are.
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04-06-2012, 13:49
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Re: Panama Details
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Originally Posted by colemj
Yes, the marina was always run separate from the yard (and possibly by different owners), and LM has not bought the yard - only contracted to run the yard. However, LM's website certainly seems to imply that they will run the haul out and yard facilities (emphasis mine):
"Lyman-Morse Panama is strategically located near the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal and will provide yachtsmen and women a familiar and recognized source for pre-canal transit prep and logistics, a full-range of service work, haul-out and storage services between cruises.
Peach Frederick, long time service manager at Lyman-Morse Thomaston has re-located to Colon, Panama to run the yard. All aspects of boat repair for sail and power, including rigging, canvas, carpentry, mechanical, fiberglass and carbon fiber hull repairs, electrical and electronics, stainless steel and paint projects are offered. The yard is equipped with 100-ton travelift so refit work, as well as extended and short-term storage is available."
It will be interesting to see if they will still allow DIY work going forward. They are already clamping down on allowing external contractors to work there and all non-DIY work has to go through them now. The prices have increased some, but hopefully the quality of the work will be higher (and more timely).
Mark
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I talked with Peach a couple of times on this and he said they are not currenyly doing the haul out or yard storage. Just the service work. DIY was still OK.
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