One of the kewlest kruising grounds anywhere is about to get even better. The Bocas del Toro archipelago in Panama which features just about anything a sailor desires, is about to get a first-class boatyard. The bulldozer and dump trucks are working vigorously and the cement truck is just behind the mangroves awaiting its turn. Barring monsoon conditions, the first boats should be slipping into the 60-ton, 20-foot wide travel lift this Fall.
Owner Courtney Parks has exhibited more patience than a Chicago Cubs fan, in his quest to clear the bureaucratic hurdles and bring this facility online. Although it will be a full-service yard, he emphasizes that Bocas Yacht Services will also put out the welcome mat for do-it-yourselfers. The yard will provide skilled craftsmen for mechanical, electrical and other projects. And hull and deck painting at reasonable prices will be a specialty.
Then when your haul-out is complete you can explore the many islands, beaches, lagoons and attractions of the kruising kornucopia that is Bocas del Toro, Panama. And more swiftly than you can imagine, two years will pass and you can sail around the corner to a boatyard that you are already familiar and happy with.
Story by Ray Jason
Don't forget that Bocas is also outside the hurricane zone. It is a great place to leave your boat for the summer. And Chuck & Ann are awesome.
Good luck !!… We will visit you again as soon as possible… Angeles & Juan / Black Pedro
I have roofing roll form machines that I am thinking about taking down to Bocas to make metal roofing anyone know if there is a need for metal roofing there ?
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I have my Morgan O/I 41 hauled out at the Bocas boatyard currently. Courtney and the yard manager Carl have both been excellent. Both are very knowledgeable, experienced and eager to help in every way.
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