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Captain Wanted: Bahamas

Discussion in 'Yacht Captains' started by JWY, Dec 29, 2023.

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  1. JWY, Dec 29, 2023
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    Client on a 75' yacht w/ 11' draft needs captain with experience in Bahamas for deep draft vessels. Will be docked in So. Fl. and planning Bahamas for March.

    Thanks!
  2. Norseman, Dec 29, 2023
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    Wow, 11’ draft..
    I would be the wrong guy, have hit the bottom several times with a 5’ 3” draft in The Bahamas.
    (Sailboat, no damage, all good):cool:
  3. JWY, Dec 29, 2023
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    She's a classic old Norwegian beauty.
  4. Norseman, Dec 29, 2023
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    A Romsdal Trawler? :eek:
  5. Norseman, Dec 29, 2023
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  6. Capt Ralph, Dec 29, 2023
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    I do not expect a lot of replies.
    Except for the few cruise ship ports, I don't think there are many destinations that anybody wants to push a 11' draft vessel.
    I'm nervous pushing boats half that draft thru the islands.

    Are port pilots still required (U S & Bahamas) for deep draft tubs?
  7. ychtcptn, Dec 31, 2023
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    If you post up a bit more about the job, we can post it on our whatsapp group?

    Size
    Location/Locations
    term
    Contact

    Make it easy so I can cut and paste, you can always PM if you don't want the info on web.

    BTW- Plenty of big yachts doing that draft in the Exumas, not easy, and have to anchor far out, but doable.
  8. JWY, Dec 31, 2023
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    Thanks for the help! I would prefer to keep it pretty anonymous. He needs a slip in So. Fl (PB - Miami) for a week in Feb. and then the month of March in Bahamas

    Captain needed for month of March for Bahamas. Vessel: 1970 Smedvik 75', draft of 11'. Contact: email address removed

    Is that ok for you to post?
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  9. JWY, Dec 31, 2023
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    Btw, am in NY (brr) and heading back to Fl in a bit, so I might be incommunicado.
  10. Capt Ralph, Dec 31, 2023
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    Kind of takes away from going to the islands in a boat.
    Not many places to hide when the weather turns to mush.
  11. Capt Ralph, Dec 31, 2023
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    I can only hope it was for a great family gathering.
    Hurry home safe.
  12. JWY, Jan 1, 2024
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    Sorry, I was working off my phone and thought I had sent my previous 2 posts to PM.

    So any captains for a 75' Smedvik in the Bahamas for March? Yes, the draft of 11' is somewhat limiting, but hey, there are lots of boats with that draft enjoying our island neighbors.
  13. ychtcptn, Jan 2, 2024
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    PM me your email, and I will post it up
  14. ychtcptn, Jan 6, 2024
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    I posted it up for you, hope you got some replies?
  15. Capt J, Jan 6, 2024
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    I'm not interested in the job, 11' isn't somewhat limiting, but it's completely limiting when it comes to the Bahamas. The only places you can get into with that draft would be anchor near Guana in the Abacos, Freeport, and Nassau. That's 3 places out of over 700 islands.
  16. mapism, Jan 6, 2024
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    Sounds very annoying.
    Here's a thought for Judy and her client (considering also the type of boat): why not bring her across the Pond and enjoy some Med cruising instead?
    Out of 1200+ islands of the Croatian archipelago alone, 3 is just about the number of places where they could NOT anchor. :cool:
    And that's just the start, with countless other stunning spots all around the rest of the Med...
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  17. JWY, Jan 6, 2024
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    I was waiting to post when the owner selected one of the very qualified captains who responded. Thanks for posting - got some great resumes from qualified captains with deep draft experience in the Bahamas. Really appreciate your help!