It's been a while since I've visited this post, but I'm now getting $350 for local daywork and a minimum of $400 for Eastern seaboard deliveries...
All very helpful information guys; we're gonna travel South and take the safe route. Thanks for the helpful advice.
Just wondering if anyone has recently transited through Lake Okeechobee. I draw roughly 4' and need to get from FTL-Clearwater. Don't want to take...
I couldn't agree more. I have heard the line "I can find someone to do this for $250", and I smile and reply "You get what you pay for- Good...
Happy holidays all. After some consideration, I've pretty much settled on $325 per day up to 60' and $375 per day for anything bigger. I've...
Didn't this thread start out having something to to with day rates? :)
Good deal; it sounds like I'm doing the right thing. I'd be interested to hear more about that umbrella policy you purchased though.
I agree with NY Capt. By asking and sticking to a higher rate, you will come out on top. If you portray yourself as desperate and willing to work...
That is a good question which I don't have the answer to. if you need it for renewal, then that would answer my question as to whether I need it...
I've run for years without STCW, but rumor has it that it is becoming more and more essential. My understanding is that you only need it if you...
Since incorporating my business as a freelance Captain, I have been running with the assumption that I am covered by the owner's insurance. I have...
Amen to that! Haha.
Having now spent some time with both the Zeus system as well as the IPS, I must admit that I liked the Zeus drive system a bit more. The joystick...
While all of the above is fairly good advice, the post about networking with brokers is the most accurate. They are the source of the work. If you...
The big question is what you're looking to do with your license. I'm a USCG vet with time aboard a 180' buoy tender and a 210' cutter. Without...
It's been resolved, but I will change my policy in the future to avoid this kind of hassle. Thanks guys.
I did three hours of hands-on training with him, and he pulled the "I didn't bring my checkbook" line. He tells me that he will pay via PayPal...
While we're on the topic of payment, I was wondering if anyone has encountered issues with getting paid. I have one client who likes to cut a...
That is an understatement. Sea School has a full class every week, and there are a lot of "Paper Captains" running around with no real experience.
Having worked for a major law firm, I agree with this completely. The ones who balk at a premium rate are probably the same ones who will expect...
