Captain Recommendation

[GalaxyGirl]

Can anyone recommend a great delivery captain out of Florida with lots of experience? If you know someone, please pm me. Thanks.

[beachbum29]

Did you buy a boat?

[Everestmaritime]

Since you are probably going to need a captain up in Boston anyway, why not try to find somebody locally. This way you will get to know them before the trip.
Also, about painting the bottom, have you thought about doing it yourself? It is a great DIY project for a beginner and will save you a lot of money.

[CPseudonym]

What happened to your friend that was a captain, female acquaintance if I recall. Finding a delivery captain in Florida is almost as difficult as finding a cab in New York City. There will be a bulletin board in the marina office with about 20 cards pinned to it. Ask the harbor master sitting behind the desk which one he would recommend to narrow it down to 5-6 for you to call.

[zeehag]

if you have a facebook account, this guy has been around a while and is a good soul--sails well also----

https://www.facebook.com/thomas.rust.986?fref=ts

[chrisjs]

GG
You are either looking at a "fast" trip offshore, non-stop, 24x7, to Boston, that will take 8 days, or a slow trip via the ICW that will take about 4 weeks. Both figures assume 7kt cruise. The "fast" trip assumes you really have a vessel in condition and upkeep ready to run 24x7 offshore a couple hundred miles in a beeline from FL to Block Island , then up the coast to Boston. So, you will either need a captain for a week or a month. Figure that a captain will also most likely insist on a "mate" since there is no experience on your side, and may not take kindly to having too many passengers (kids). The cost for the slow trip could be significant. The risk for the fast trip could be significant unless you ensure the boats condition and maintenance, and have a suitable weather window (no hurricanes) before departure.
Also, you might check out the postings on this site related to FL taxes etc in the event the boat does not leave FL within 30 days of purchase.
As usual, not trying to be negative, just realistic.

[rw58ph]

I would find one in you area as you will probably need one later Al they probably can recommend other service, mechic yard, heater installer etc.

[chrisjs]

I think the roles of delivery captain/crew are not necessarily the same as the "teacher" you will need In Boston. No real benefit from trying to combine. Your delivery captain should also get involved in making sure the vessel is seaworthy enough for the trip, so having a local FL captain may be an advantage - somebody who could supervise repairs/maintenance between the purchase and departure from FL.

[AnchorageGuy]

Sent you another PM with a recommendation. Just what your looking for. Chuck

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by chrisjs

GG
You are either looking at a "fast" trip offshore, non-stop, 24x7, to Boston, that will take 8 days, or a slow trip via the ICW that will take about 4 weeks. Both figures assume 7kt cruise. The "fast" trip assumes you really have a vessel in condition and upkeep ready to run 24x7 offshore a couple hundred miles in a beeline from FL to Block Island , then up the coast to Boston. So, you will either need a captain for a week or a month. Figure that a captain will also most likely insist on a "mate" since there is no experience on your side, and may not take kindly to having too many passengers (kids). The cost for the slow trip could be significant. The risk for the fast trip could be significant unless you ensure the boats condition and maintenance, and have a suitable weather window (no hurricanes) before departure.
Also, you might check out the postings on this site related to FL taxes etc in the event the boat does not leave FL within 30 days of purchase.
As usual, not trying to be negative, just realistic.

Chris,
This info is not negative at all!!! It's great, in fact, thanks.

I did figure that the captain would probably want a mate and most of my kids will not accompany, so I should be good there

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by chrisjs

I think the roles of delivery captain/crew are not necessarily the same as the "teacher" you will need In Boston. No real benefit from trying to combine. Your delivery captain should also get involved in making sure the vessel is seaworthy enough for the trip, so having a local FL captain may be an advantage - somebody who could supervise repairs/maintenance between the purchase and departure from FL.

YUP! This is why I decided to go with a Florida based captain, rather than Boston based. I figure that I can have the captain check the boat out, make recommendations and check any work done before departure. It will be easier if they are already in Florida.

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by CPseudonym

What happened to your friend that was a captain, female acquaintance if I recall. Finding a delivery captain in Florida is almost as difficult as finding a cab in New York City. There will be a bulletin board in the marina office with about 20 cards pinned to it. Ask the harbor master sitting behind the desk which one he would recommend to narrow it down to 5-6 for you to call.

She just had a baby Bad Timing.

[GalaxyGirl]

Originally Posted by Everestmaritime

Since you are probably going to need a captain up in Boston anyway, why not try to find somebody locally. This way you will get to know them before the trip.
Also, about painting the bottom, have you thought about doing it yourself? It is a great DIY project for a beginner and will save you a lot of money.

I thought about painting the bottom myself. I figured that I had better watch the pros do it the first time, then I will know exactly how for next time

I would be unsure of how much to sand the bottom.

[chrisjs]

Trust me!!! You never even want to consider painting the bottom of a 65ft trawler unless you are in dire financial straits!! Mind you if you can encourage the kids to do it, that's different!!

[zeehag]

gg--both the guys i sent ye can and do cover everything you will need ---as well as teaching nicely.