Propane refills (USA and NZ bottles, probably others too) in Puerto Montt:

I had two bottles refilled in Feb 2018. Call (in Spanish) on +56 0 8212-1705
He will arrange a time to collect and pick up bottle from you at your marina (in my case, it was picked up at 10:30 am and returned at noon, but return maybe next day)

Cost was $300,000 – CLP per bottle (about $50US at the time)

I spent 3 months in Marina Costa de Huelmo, a very new and tiny marina but very well sheltered. The marina is by far cheaper than those downtown and for us with a 55 feet catamaran, this was the main reason for choosing it.

However, we had a very pleasant stay there. The owners, a retired high officer of Armada de Chile and his wife are extremely friendly and ready to help, giving to the place a very familiar atmosphere.

The owner is personally checking every boat daily and we strongly recommend this marina to all yachts looking for a place where to leave the boat for a long time.

What is written here is clearly wrong. We obtained a zarpe from Puerto Montt. Puerto in Feb 2010. Yachties who have trouble with the Chilean Armada are almost always yachties who treated them with distrust and distain while cruising this most complex channel system.

As a professional seaman, I was constantly annoyed to hear others openly flaunt Chilean laws re this waterway system. If I were the admiral in charge I would I would impose a massive fine for all who failed to report their position daily and vessel confiscation of any yacht found openly in defiance of Chilean authority of this waterway.

My reason for this suggestion of harshness comes from the massively expensive search and rescue of distressed boats in what is the worlds most complex waterway of this type. To all yachties I say. Go to this wondrous place, enjoy it in its wondrous beauty and whilst there obey the Amada rules for your own safety saje and you will come away with the love of this beautiful place and a respect for the Chilean Armada for their friendliness and professionalism. As I did.