Antilles Gas in Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), VI supplies marine diesel, gasoline and propane, according to its Boatwork listing, from a facility on Subbase Road in Charlotte Amalie West. Reviews are mixed on delivery reliability, so a cruiser should plan propane and fuel with some margin rather than run tanks to empty.
What Does Antilles Gas Supply on St. Thomas?
The Boatwork listing for Antilles Gas categorizes the business under fuel supply and names Antilles Gas Corporation at 8219 Subbase Road. It describes marine diesel and gasoline for vessels ranging from small fishing boats to larger cruising yachts, plus propane and other gas products for onboard systems such as galley cooking. The listing shows a service radius of within 50 miles and describes the western side of St. Thomas as its base, with surrounding destinations that include Cruz Bay.
The listing also says the business keeps storage and handling infrastructure meant to meet safety standards and environmental rules for Virgin Islands waters. It does not state prices, hours, minimum orders or whether a given product is delivered to a dock, so confirm those details directly before you build a plan around them. The profile is marked unclaimed, which means the business has not yet updated it.
What Do Reviewers Say About Delivery?
One reviewer on Google praised the 100lb cylinder delivery truck and its driver, Claxton, and said switching to Antilles ended years of frustration with a previous supplier. Other reviewers describe delayed deliveries, difficulty reaching live staff and full voicemail boxes.
Read that as a scheduling lesson, not a verdict. Propane is the item most likely to hurt when a delivery slips, because a galley with an empty cylinder stops cooking at once. Fuel is more forgiving, since you can often top up when you reach a fuel dock, but only if you have the range to get there.
How Should You Plan a Fuel and Propane Run?
Work backward from your departure. Decide what you must have aboard to leave safely, then leave a buffer for a late delivery. The table below separates the decisions.
| Item | Plan around | Confirm with the supplier |
|---|---|---|
| Propane for the galley | Swap or order well before the cylinder runs low, not on the day it empties | Cylinder sizes accepted, exchange or refill, and delivery or pickup |
| Marine diesel for an inboard | Fill ahead of an inter-island passage or charter season, per the listing's description of those uses | Availability, how it is delivered, and payment method |
| Gasoline for an outboard or sterndrive | Top up while you still have range to reach another source | Availability and whether the product suits your engine |
| Backup source | Know a second supplier before you need one | Hours and who answers the phone |
Ask for a confirmed time window in writing or by message, and note who you spoke with. Because reviewers report trouble reaching staff, a record of the arrangement helps if you need to follow up.
Is Propane Handled Differently Aboard a Boat?
Yes. Propane vapor is heavier than air, so a leak settles into the bilge instead of drifting away. That is why cylinders belong in a vented locker that drains overboard, never in a cabin or an engine space. Close the cylinder valve when the stove is not in use, and inspect hoses and fittings whenever you swap cylinders. Saltwater and high humidity attack fittings and regulators, a point the Antilles Gas listing itself raises about operating in the Caribbean marine environment.
If you smell gas aboard, shut off the supply, ventilate, and avoid switches or flames until the source is found. A marine pro can pressure-check a system you doubt. Boatwork lets you browse profiles and request free, no-obligation estimates from the pros you choose.
Does Fuel Quality Matter After You Refuel Abroad?
It does, whichever supplier you use. Heat and humidity favor condensation in tanks, and water or debris in diesel clogs filters and starves an inboard under load. Gasoline engines, whether outboard or sterndrive, can stumble or lose top speed when fuel is stale or contaminated. After a fill, watch your water separator bowl and keep spare filters aboard.
If symptoms appear, start with the filter and separator before suspecting the engine. Our guide to boat engine fuel system repair covers where a pro looks first. When contamination keeps returning, the tank may be the source, and the post on when a boat fuel tank needs cleaning explains who handles it.
What Should You Carry to Reduce Dependence on One Supplier?
- A second propane cylinder or a known exchange option, so one empty cylinder does not end your cooking
- Spare fuel filters and a clean water separator element for your engine type
- Enough fuel range to reach a different source if a delivery fails
- A written note of the supplier arrangement, including the time window you were given
- A simple check of cylinder hoses and fittings each time you swap
FAQ
Where Is Antilles Gas Located?
The Boatwork listing gives the facility address as Subbase Road in Charlotte Amalie West on St. Thomas, with a stated service radius of within 50 miles.
Does Antilles Gas sell propane for boats?
The listing says it supplies propane and specialized gas products for onboard needs such as galley cooking, and a reviewer mentions 100lb cylinder delivery. Ask about the cylinder size your boat uses before you rely on it.
Is delivery reliable?
Reviews are mixed. Some praise a driver and the staff, while others report delays and trouble reaching someone by phone. Confirm a time window and keep a reserve.
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