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  1. jdr1000, Jul 7, 2011
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    jdr1000

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    I am starting to read and get into the world of boating and thought a nice way of involving family was taking them on day of half day charter out of Miami. Three adults two small children.

    I guess start with a half day and another week go for a day and see if they enjoy it before I ask for a wife permit in getting a boat (30-40').

    There are too many charter companies around and I thought of asking here for suggestions. Boat with its crew of course.

    If the forum rules do not allow for suggestions on the the thread I guess you can PM me.

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    J
  2. NYCAP123, Jul 7, 2011
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    Welcome to YF JDR1000. I used to have such an operation down in Ft. Lauderdale back in the '90s and am in the process of setting one up here in the N/E at the present time. We're using a Formula 40PC that comes with captain. I also instruct on boat handling and am more than willing to teach while we cruise. My guess is that you're looking into something very similar down your way. What can I help you with?
  3. Pascal, Jul 7, 2011
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    We do day charters with The 70 footer I run but only during the winter season as the boat spends the summer in new England

    Two suggestions: call Dave McDougal of www.sunshineboating.com. He is a very good day charter broker and knows his business. 305 970 2031.

    A friend of mine has a 58 Hatteras which she charters (I often run the boat when the schedule of the 70 allows). Www.sanctuarycharteryacht.com

    Miami is a great place for day charters as biscayne bay is a fantastic playground! But yes there are many unprofessional brokers, Dave is one of the best
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  4. K1W1, Jul 8, 2011
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  5. Pascal, Jul 8, 2011
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    I ll second that recommendation if you re looking for sail. Knight at Sea is 4 slips from me, Conrad is a very nice guy who knows his business.
  6. jdr1000, Jul 8, 2011
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    Thank you all for your recommendations.

    question: Is it me or do I see the same fleet on different places?

    J
  7. NYCAP123, Jul 8, 2011
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    What I'm experiencing up here is that the brokers don't need exclusive arrangements. So you're bound to see the same charters represented by several brokers.
  8. Pascal, Jul 8, 2011
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    The day charter market is different from the term charter brokerage. Here in Miami there are about a dozen broker/sites who handle only/mostly day charters and you will find the same boats on an number of them. Some guys are better than others both in marketing and customer service