Captain's pay for this gig...?

Having done a few deliveries myself I would only ever ask for a daily rate, that way of there are problems or delays when no miles are done you get paid for your time. As to what its worth to you it depends how much you want a ride to Holland, need the money, enjoy the trip etc.

Norseman, that is a Farmont 70. A German company which is building in Turkey. A very beefy explorer yacht. I have been on one, as one of my friends in Leer, northern Germany owns one. See below.



I hope you will not make the trip single handed. If you are just playing the skipper for the owner crew, I would ask for an absolute minimum of 5.000 $ plus expences, if the owners are very good friends of Yours. Otherwise 5.5 K to 6 K would be appropriate. The trip may take from 3 up to 4 weeks, if you have to wait for a good weather window or you get drunken in the Cafe Sport at the Marina Horta on the Ilha do Faial (which is normal for sailors ). Do not forget to make your drawing on the breakwater of the marina. A great tradition for passagemakers.



Go for it my friend. A great boat and a great trip during summer. Make sure, you have a satellite phone with you. Life is to short to run on idle already at our age.

I'd ask for a minimum of $350 a day and anticipate with stops and layovers, up to 30 days.

I'd anticipate an additional 5 to 10 days before.

$350 / is a nice long coastal day rate. Anchored or docked every night.
Open water 24 hour availability, may call for a taller daily rate.

On the other hand, counting pre-departure work not under way, then deployment, then return travel expenses and return travel time may average out to about $350/ day planning on 6 to 8 weeks.

Then a good mate or co-captain. He's (she) is not going to put much work toward the pre-departure work but all else the same, rotating shifts but available 24 hours. May need more daily. He (she) did not make that easy daily money before the boat left.

I did say the minimum. A captain with experience and many Atlantic crossings would probably be substantially more.

OB
I did not mean to say anything negative on your thoughts. I was just trying to expand on them.
You already have a crew and have better experience on long term salarys but a special 6 to 8 week endeavor may require a different thought on pay scale.
It's hard to pull somebody(s) away for a one time project and figure a pay scale.
OB
Have you had special 6 to 8 week endeavors on open water and special crew are involved. You may have some experience on this to help.

Your ticket and people under your arm. Have fun,, yes. Paid for your responsibility's while having fun, double yes.
Or, let somebody else be captain and you mate.

Somebody has to be in charge,,, and paid.

If you need a swab, no responsibility and get some pay, call me.
For sure, I'll have the most fun.
,rc

A US Captain, easily $400-500+ a day for that, considering it's all ocean and running 24/7 for days on end. I wouldn't touch it for a penny less.

No, I don't have any experience in hiring a captain for a job like this. I did consult with a couple who have done deliveries including Europe but much of their work was a good while ago and for builders. Our general feeling is that any discount for the length of time is offset by Premium for the nature of the cruise. I would have no argument with you or with Capt J's numbers. Definitely not a place to cut corners. I know people do crossings with small crews all the time but I wouldn't do one without an Engineer as well.

There is some great input that needs to be near the top list.


Some body needs to be at least mechanical heavy.
OK, I can swing a hammer. Can the swab slot.

What's the main and light plant models?

The problem is that people make the trip with all sizes and experience of crews. Sometimes owners do it their first time with just the two of them. Each of us has our own minimum requirements. I know I want far more experience on board than others do for a crossing.

An experienced Atlantic crossing Capt. is going to want at least $500 a day, maybe less during the pre-crossing period to get ready.
BTW- That's what I would be asking.

That seems like a pretty fair casual rate for that size boat.