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Bonefish Cay for Sale
This unique 13-acre
island is located in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas and takes its name from its interesting shape and the amount of bonefish
in this region. Over the past 7 years this formerly deserted island was turned into a first-class getaway. Five buildings
totalling 15,000 square feet were constructed of the finest materials imported from Europe and the United States. The entire
complex is hurricane-proof. The property is fully air-conditioned, and Bonefish Cay generates its own electricity and has
its own desalination plant. All communication services (telephone, fax, internet) are provided. A newly and very solidly built
jetty and several boats are included with the island.
Construction
Architect: D. M. Thompson
Structural Engineer:
Quantum Technologies
Electrical Drawings and Installation: P. Russel USA
Plumbing: Brad’s Design Build Ltd.
Interior
Designer: F. Kennison USA
The construction of this formerly deserted island started in 2000 and was completed in 2006.
The five buildings have a total area of 15,000 sq. ft. The architect was asked to design the entire construction to be hurricane
proof and all the buildings are built from solid concrete and blocks. The dimensions of the main lodge (approximately 5,000
sq. ft. and 30 ft. high ceilings) needed a steel construction. This was totally built in the USA then shipped by a special
barge to the island, as well as 13,000 sq. ft. of precast planks for all the floors.
Heavy tropical wooden shutters
(permanent) allow the building to be closed up in just a couple of hours. All sliding doors and windows are made by Plaza
Door “High Performance Atlas Series” in the USA. The white electro-statically painted high-grade heavy gauge aluminum frames
have reinforced stiffeners in their center to resist high winds, especially in the main lodge, where four sliding windows
16 foot by 7 foot needed special attention.
All buildings received cypress wood ceilings inside with rope lights. The
roofs are covered with “architecture shingles”. The floor and wall tiles were imported from Spain/Europe. All the service
facilities, kitchen, workshop, mechanical service rooms, laundry room, diving shop, storages, generator room, are tiled with
white tiles on the floor and the walls up to the ceiling.
Power
Northern Light Generators 32 KW and 125 KW
Dockside
diesel fueling to 6000 GL
Double wall fuel tank gives autonomy of 10 to 12 months
Each of the five buildings has its
own battery bank and “Trace” inverter system. The 35 KW will automatically start and stop by instruction of the inverter.
This reduces the use of diesel.
Water
The SK Watermaker HC 5000 produces 5000 gallons per day by reverse osmosis
from sea water and the SK Watermaker HC 1500 produces 1500 gallons per day. These machines resolve any drink water/fresh water
needs, including irrigation of the gardens.
Two cisterns built under a bungalow collect 40,000 gallons of rainwater or/and
watermaker production
A full firefighting system is installed in every building which can use cistern water or sea water
under high pressure.
Communication
Telephone, fax, internet, sat. phone and cell phone are available. The WiFi system
covers (almost) all buildings.
Com ICM 502 SHF radio base station
Avaya Pacs R40 telephone system and data printer
Vonage
VT 1005 internet (VOIP) telephone modem
Hughes HN 7000 S internet satellite system
Linksys WRT 54 G wireless broadband
router
Linksys WG 54 wireless repeater
3 direct TV satellite television receiver systems
Oregon scientific WMR 968
weather station
Villas
In two villas we have an owner’s suite and six additional suites. In the caretakers villa
there is an extra suite available, which gives a total of 8 double suites with modern bathrooms, which can accommodate up
to 16 people. The 750 sq. ft. owner’s suite contains a unique central glass shower as well as a bathtub for two, all in a
setting of pink granite imported from Brazil. The oversized king bed overlooks the Gulf of Abaco. This suite offers a dressing
room, separate toilet/bidet facility and has its own private telephone, fax and internet service. Beautiful furniture and
many fine art works from all over the world complete the decoration. The interior architect selected an individual style and
color harmony for each suite.
Main Lodge
In the dining area the very long glass table seats 14 (or 18 with four
acrylic padded folding chairs). Breakfast, lunch and dinner have all got different linen and porcelain (some porcelain was
specially made for Bonefish Cay). The tableware and silverware will honour the work of any chef!
The 30 foot high cathedral
ceilings made of cypress wood lend majesty to the main house. The centre of the main lodge is the 28 ft. fully equipped maple
bar. The beautiful 9 ft. maple pool table and the poker table (with a bumper/pinpool table inside), as well as the DJ sound
system, light machine, karaoke machine, guarantee entertainment! The very comfortable TV area offers a large Philips TV screen,
Bose home theatre, direct TV and 120 DVD movies.
Sport on land and sea
Bonefish Cay has a fully equipped gym with
views over the Gulf of Abaco, also table tennis, volley ball equipment, beach games, etc.
Exploring the sea
The
jetty – 200 ft. long and 10 ft. width – was built strong enough to support a loaded truck with cement.
A remote control
system allows the captain approaching the island to command generators and boatlifts from his boat. Two high capacity boatlifts
and a davit boatlift allow boats and passengers to board the island in very comfortable and safe conditions.
Panga/32
ft. 2005 2x200 HP Key West style – tournament center console with all electronic navigation equipment
Panga/26 ft. 2003
1x115 HP – center console
Zodiac Pro Open 550/18 ft. 1x85 HP – center console
2 Kawasaki 750 SLX Jet-ski standup 2004
2
Yamaha VX Cruiser 2007
1 Polaris Genesis 1999
“Virus” Magnum 21 ft. Trimaran, very stable sailboat with 1xg HP (all
boats and toys have trailers)
2 x Ocean Pro 3 seat Kayaks
1 x clear acrylic totally transparent 2 seat kayaks
Fins,
masks, snorkels – many assorted sizes
6 certified scuba tanks (Bauer electric scuba air compressor imported from Germany)
SUV:
Hyundai Santa Fe 7 persons 2007
Truck Nissan
Case 1840 Skidsteer, case fork, case bucket etc.
The Island
Bonefish
Cay has two long, sandy beaches and paths over the island. There are many shells and native plants, so the scenery makes for
a lovely stroll. Take a swim at low tide around the island's own coral reef and see the multitude of coral and fish. Or you
can paddle out in ocean-going kayaks and see dolphins. The area around Bonefish Cay is famous as a fisherman's paradise.
There
are many (high) trees and very dense vegetation on this 13.5 acre island as well as large areas of grassland. Approximately
two thirds of this island are a natural bird sanctuary. Many birds live in this “untouched” part of Bonefish Cay, from honeybee
birds to pelicans. A discovery trail goes all around the island … for nature lovers or J Pod runners!
The south beach is
the “lounge chair” beach. The west and north beaches are also spectacular. From the north side of the island to the coral
barrier there are several square miles of unspoiled coral reef and sea (max 15 ft. deep), which is the absolute paradise for
snorkeling and diving in crystal clear water. The big fish are right behind the barrier. You can take the kayaks and meet
the very present dolphins in the Gulf of Abaco.
Around Bonefish Cay
Spanish Cay: By boat 15 minutes – a very
friendly neighbor. They offer a full marina, bar, restaurant, hotel, swimming pool, 4 tennis courts. It is also an official
port of entry with a 5,000 ft. airstrip, shuttle to harbor and a permanent custom and immigrations service. Many islands around
will offer great dining and shopping like Greenturtle Cay, Guana Cay, Man-o-War Cay, Elbow Cay, Hopetown and many more, all
accessible by boat or explore by jet-ski or sailboat one of the many small islands around for a picnic!
Marsh Harbour:
The “city” of North Abaco is an important service center. It offers an airport, supermarkets, medical services, general supplies,
great shopping and dining. This is 50 minutes away with our car via the Abaco highway. Cooperstown (facing Bonefish Cay +/-
900 habitants) is about 12 minutes away by boat.
Treasure Cay: It offers an airport, an 18 hole golf court (by Dick
Wilson), supermarket, dining and shopping. It is 15 minutes to Cooperstown by car and then 12 minutes by boat or 20 minutes
directly by boat.
Rental
This first class getaway has a high rental potential. The new owner would be able to rent
it out immediately if he wishes. All furnishings (furniture, tableware, silverware, boats, etc.) are included. When the island
is rented, a special “Laundry Setup” system is used, as well as a double cover set equipment for the main lodge furniture.
This explains the important inventory of the laundry room.
Travel
Among several air companies, American Airline
and Continental Airline offer several flights per day from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, etc., to Treasure
Cay and Marsh Harbour. A private plane will get you from Fort Lauderdale to Spanish Cay in 50 minutes (King-Air), from there
it is 15 minutes in our boat to Bonefish Cay.
Price: $14,500,000.00 USD
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