Services

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Call for Custom Pricing for Captain & 1 Crew

(depending on vessel size and complexity)

Includes:

• Licensed captain/crew
• Route, tide, and weather planning
• Daily progress updates
• Pre-departure and arrival reports

Additional Costs (clearly disclosed):

• Fuel
• Dockage
• Meals
• Travel expenses

No surprises. No vague estimates.

Starting at $350/month
(Final pricing based on vessel size, systems, and usage frequency)

Includes:

• Scheduled onboard inspections
• Safety and compliance checks
• Maintenance coordination
• Condition reports with photos
• Pre- and post-trip readiness checks

Optional Add-Ons:

• Storm preparation oversight
• Vendor presence during repairs
• Monthly sea trials
• Detailed seasonal reports

$150/hr - 2 hour minimum

Overview:
Hands-on, practical training aboard your boat (preferred) or my training boat, focusing on docking, close-quarters handling, anchoring, and safety drills.

Who it’s for:
Owners who want confidence at the helm, couples sharing helm duties, or anyone preparing for longer trips or tighter marina situations.

What I do (step-by-step):

1. Pre-session questionnaire to assess skill level, boat specs, and desired learning outcomes.
2. Arrive on time with a clear lesson plan (we confirm weather and tide window).
3. Warm-up: boat checks, safety briefing, and demonstration.
4. Hands-on practice: docking approaches, engine/steering control, pivot turns, crab-walking with wind/current, anchoring drills, man-overboard drill if requested.
5. Debrief: strengths, weaknesses, and a targeted practice plan.

$250 - 2.5 hours

Overview:
A comprehensive systems walkthrough for new owners: learn your boat’s systems, routine maintenance, safety checks, and emergency procedures.

Who it’s for:
Anyone who recently purchased a boat or inherited one and wants to understand how it operates and how to keep it seaworthy.

What I do (step-by-step):

1. Pre-session intake: make/model, known issues, and owner questions.
2. Onboard walkthrough: electrical (battery banks, shore power, breakers), fuel system, bilge pumps, sanitation (if present), steering, engine/drive basics, navigation electronics, and safety gear placement.
3. Demonstrations: starting/stopping procedures, emergency shutoffs, and routine maintenance tasks (fuel/water filters, battery checks).
4. Create a customized owner maintenance checklist and seasonal schedule.

$250

Who it’s for:
Cruisers, weekenders, or first-time ICW travelers who want a safe, timely, and enjoyable route.

What I do (step-by-step):

1. Intake: origin, destination, vessel specs (draft, cruising speed), desired pace, and date range.
2. Research: tides, bridge schedules, fuel availability, recommended anchorages, marinas, hazards, and local notices to mariners.
3. Produce a route plan with timing windows (based on tide and bridge ops), ETA projections, and alternative stops.
4. Include specific local tips (shoaling hot spots, recommended phone numbers, fuel docks with pump-out, preferred marinas).

$350 

Overview:
An on-site (or dockside) captain’s inspection prior to a formal marine surveyor visit to identify obvious failures, take-aways, and dealbreakers so you don’t waste survey dollars.

Who it’s for:
Buyers who want a captain’s practical check before committing to a paid survey.

What I do (step-by-step):

1. Meet at the boat (in water or on a trailer) with seller present (if applicable).
2. Perform practical checks: engine start/run, compression checks (if possible), steering play, hull soft spots probe, battery condition check, visual electrical inspection, bilge inspection, and trailer condition.
3. Provide immediate verbal feedback and a detailed written report with photos.

Overview:
Ongoing access for basic, rapid advice via text/email plus discounts on paid services.

Who it’s for:
New owners or seasonal boaters who want confident, on-hand answers without booking individual calls.

What it includes:

• Unlimited simple questions via email/text (response within 48 hours).
• 10% off consultations and in-person sessions.
• Access to member-only monthly tip email.

Deliverables:

• Email receipts of advice exchanges and member resources.
• Price: $29/mo; cancel any time.
  Cancellation/Refund: Pro-rated refunds not provided; cancel to avoid future charge.

Overview:
Full support package for owners who want proactive planning, priority access, and a monthly check-in.

Who it’s for:
Frequent boaters, liveaboards, or owners who value proactive maintenance and planning help.

What it includes:

• Everything in Boater Hotline.
• One 30-minute monthly consultation (call/video).
• Priority scheduling for in-person sessions.
• 20% discount on Pre-Survey and On-Water Training.
• Priority route tweaks and trip planning support.

Deliverables:

• Monthly 30-minute session notes and action items.
• Expedited email response (within 24 hours).

Price: $79/mo; 3-month recommended minimum to see value.
Cancellation/Refund: Cancel any time; no proration. Special annual plan available at two months free.