Welcome to the rest of the world. Once you leave the most competitive markets. We usually pay $5000 cash or wired well in advance that is not returned until 14 days after the charter.
In very general terms. The better the boat and the stronger the charter operator. The larger the damage deposit to ensure the boats are returned in the same or even better condition than they left the dock.
Last edited by StormJib; 12/12/2016 07:07 PM.