I guess the quick answer is that you don't pilot the yacht from the stateroom. Elevation above the water increases your visual horizon and...
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One of the advantages of Marshall Islands registry is that the Marshall Islands allow a vessel under private registry to do a limited numbers of...
I would second Ken's opinions. At this point experience will be a major plus in marketing yourselves aboard yachts. Good luck, Dave
Outmywindow That is the crew agency I was thinking of with my first post. Luxary Yachts is pretty right on with their wage chart. Dave
I enjoyed visiting Coal Harbor Marina several years ago. Beautiful harbor, nice docks and nice walk to Stanley Park. Gotta love the floating...
Andres, Wages depend on license level and qualification, experience (including routes traveled, local knowledge, varied positions including...
Thank you Carl for the kind words and cool goodie bag. Keep up the good work on the forum... Dave
A small fiberglass boat (like the ODay 23) has a very good lifespan. Loads are fairly light on the boat and chances are the boat was dry stored...
A 45 footer sounds OK up until the Hawaii part. Hawaii is a LONG way from the West Coast! (about 2300 miles with no place to rest, taking the...
This is an interesting thread... I believe that there are abuses in the industry. Several times I've seen crew bring unauthorized guests aboard...
Trawlers are the power boating choice for rough weather because of the full displacement design. Many of the newer designed trawlers have firm...
Look up the US merchant vessel "Savannah". I believe she was built in the early '60's, maiden voyage in 1962, the worlds first nuclear merchant...
Catamarans, Open ocean with 15 to 30 foot seas in a 40 - 50 foot boat... Full keel, double ended ketch, something along the lines of Atkins...
Catamarans, are you talking about at the dock, underway coastal, or at sea?? Boat intended for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean or high...
Have not used them for anything but watched when we were down there on the front dock of the marina. Most likely OK for a bottom job on a small...
The Yacht Report has names of yachts and captain and engineers. The Yacht Report does not list email or addresses (thank goodness), if they did,...
Be careful with the C1/D visa, I believe the limit is 29 days in the US. This is of limited use aboard a yacht as once in the US they tend to...
Sorry I don't have pictures but she is a fixture in San Diego. A few years ago the hull was in very poor shape, Art DeFever came up with a plan...
I used to remind my dive students that once you enter the ocean, you are no longer the top of the food chain. Dave
