we spend most of time in the Jumentos and Raggeds. Plus, we do a lot of spearfishing. Down there you may not have the ability to anchor close. It's much different than the Abacos. Getting to and from the "hunting grounds" would be onerous to row. We are often hunting on the "outside", and a motor would really be needed for safety. Here again, it's based on where you travel...and what you do when you get there. For example, you would be ill advised to go to the Raggeds without a water maker. Of course it could be done, but you'd most likely end up getting water from another cruiser that has one. As the cruising guides say, "Don't go to the Raggeds unless you are completely self-sufficient".