Westport, the Washington State yard building fibreglass and composite motor yachts since 1964, has established itself as the dominant American semi-custom superyacht builder in the 40 to 45-metre category, producing vessels of consistent quality, practical deck layouts, and long-range fuel capacity that makes them particularly well suited to Caribbean charter operations including the Abacos. Three Westport charter yachts are available to guests who specify the Abacos as their destination, typically measuring 40 to 45 metres with five to seven staterooms and a crew of seven to ten. The Westport design philosophy centres on outdoor living: large aft cockpits, generous fly bridges, and swim platforms at a height that provides easy access to the Caribbean from the main deck. The yard builds to ABS class with conservative structural scantlings and mechanical systems specified for the demands of professional charter operations. In the Abacos, Westport vessels are a natural fit: the Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbour transit, a standard day passage, makes them convenient for US East Coast guests. The Sea of Abaco provides calm water perfectly suited to the Westport semi-displacement hull form, and the provisioning infrastructure at Marsh Harbour is well calibrated for vessels of this size. The advance provisioning allowance on a Westport charter in the Abacos runs to around 30 percent of the weekly fee, covering fuel for inter-island passages, provisioning from the Marsh Harbour market and dockside suppliers, marina fees and drinks for the week.
