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Shall I hire a maid!!!! Oh, do I need to start cleaning 2 days before? Or is clean but not spotless "good enough" . How picky do I need to be? Help? Do we need to fuel up(power cat) prior to returning to charter base? Is Diesel cheaper elsewhere?

Thanks,
Jolene

Pack all your bags and put them on the salon cushions. I strip all the linens and put them in the pillowcases. Leave them in the rooms they came out of. I sweep up the big chunks off the floors and use a towel to foot mop the floor. I make sure the head is not disgusting. All food is out of the lockers and fridge. I usually do this underway on the way to return the boat. Two of us on a mono. Takes me half and hour.

All garbage and trash in a bag to offload. Our charter company refuels us on return. Check with yours to see what the want you to do.

The expectations vary widely between charter companies. Moorings/Sunsail don't expect very much, pretty much only trash removed and linens piled together. Some companies provide a detailed checklist and seemingly expect you to get the boat charter ready.

Thank you very much! We would like to be welcomed back, so do not want to leave a less than satisfactory cabin/salon.
Jolene