Scubadoo
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Joined: August 5, 2014 3:00 am
Last seen: November 16, 2024 11:32 pm
Topics: 11 / Replies: 2426
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RE: Relocating

Unless you are going to be expats of Australia your insurance will probably not last long in the VI. Your only option will generally be group plan in...

5 years ago
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RE: Register a vehicle

I'm in the same boat. I don't need to drive the vehicle locally and don't want to pay sales/road tax and turn around and ship it out of state. Just ...

5 years ago
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RE: Register a vehicle

They told me the same thing. If the title is not already in your name, they want it notarized. But I think they told me they would take a notarized ...

5 years ago
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RE: Seek Skilled Trade/Residential Contractor

You might get more takers on the USVI Classifieds forum.

5 years ago
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RE: Water Island

Some of the usual advice and warnings- rent for a year before buying property. No individual healthcare insurance plans available yet, no Obama Care....

5 years ago
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RE: PMV to STT coming up in March. Best place to look for rentals, considering....

Mine does. One of the guys I work with in the mainland has relocated to the VI as his permanent residence. He does no work in the VI. His job has h...

5 years ago
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RE: Dinghy w/ small motor on STX

Just try to walk through Charlotte Amalie on cruise ship day. Isn't that just about every day this time of year?

5 years ago
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RE: Shipping an E-Bike

The manufacturer is probably shipping under more controlled conditions when they are shipping freight. The manufacturer is likely subject to and comp...

5 years ago
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RE: Seek Skilled Trade/Residential Contractor

I thought I saw something recently that Armrey now carries tile but there's no mention of it on their web site. At least you can overbuy at Home Depo...

5 years ago
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RE: Generators & Solar power banks

Unfortunately there are still many consumers in the VI where solar isn't feasible or practical, at least not complete solar. Commercial, condos, apar...

5 years ago
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RE: Dinghy w/ small motor on STX

Guess I meant contracted concessionaires not licensed concessionaires.

5 years ago
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RE: Dinghy w/ small motor on STX

DPNR? I doubt they have jurisdiction at Buck, would be NPS. If I recall the rules a permit is needed from NPS for private boat visits. Should limit ...

5 years ago
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RE: Shipping an E-Bike

Of course. No problem at all to ship to VI Cargo or Blue Ocean in Florida and they will forward to STX. You can call with weight and size and get an...

5 years ago
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RE: Reef Safe Sunscreen Recommendations?

So far we have only used the Tropical Sands SPF 30 from Amazon currently showing unavailable but Walmart has it for order.

5 years ago
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RE: Picking up a shipped car

I talked to Lorretta at Ferrol a couple weeks ago. I want to make sure my vehicle get there and registered before I get there. They have no problem ...

5 years ago
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RE: Generators & Solar power banks

100kW should be plenty for 4 villas.

5 years ago
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RE: Generators & Solar power banks

WAPA posted my bill yesterday for the November reading right on schedule.

5 years ago
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RE: Generators & Solar power banks

I'm watching the usage to see how much the AC is costing and to see if there is any difference between the old and new units. Most usage difference th...

5 years ago
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RE: Generators & Solar power banks

Last year with the new mini-splits in the 1400 sqft condo I averaged 25kwh/day in July and 14kwh in November using the AC conservatively. And every b...

5 years ago
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RE: Healthcare jobs on the islands

You may want to read through the Governor's State of the Territory Address specifically the section on healthcare for more future plans.

5 years ago
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RE: Thinking About Bringing A Vespa Scooter To STX - Good or Bad Idea

So true. Well at least we have a little less pot holes for a while.

5 years ago
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RE: Tankless water heater

Just be aware you can't replace a standard electric tank water heater with tankless without having a licensed electrician upgrade the size of the circ...

5 years ago
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RE: Thinking About Bringing A Vespa Scooter To STX - Good or Bad Idea

Scooters are generally not safe transportation on STX. Most roads have no shoulder so you and the little scooter are at the mercy of the big 4 wheel ...

5 years ago
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RE: Above ground cistern vs below ground cistern, which do you prefer?

It's true the unsupported overhangs are a no-no and houses typically have little to no overhang. But that doesn't mean we don't have covered gallerie...

5 years ago
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RE: Above ground cistern vs below ground cistern, which do you prefer?

Since we have hurricanes most house foundations are built with reinforced concrete and cisterns are incorporated into the foundation of the house. Us...

5 years ago
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