and why is it better to have outboard in the island???

A LOT easier to maintain and not many BBC techs out there unless you are in Trinidad and even that. I don't think it looks bad if you are in the islands. I would have gone with XS but i'm sure he's boating every weekend....

This.

It is odd to see a big power I/o there and no one really works on them at all. Lots of Power Plays, fountain, and more all sport outboards.

I wonder what it runs w- only 900 horses?

I live in the islands and I think it's retarded! You want outboards, buy a boat that was designed to be an outboard boat. Outboards are popular here and perhaps more practical but we also have many mechanics who are very familiar with I/Os...there are many of them in the Virgin Islands from small blocks straight up to big power 1100s.

You have more room for cargo! And beer!

No one mentioned 300K Yikes
NK

I would love to have a Bimini.