Just Curious what the going day rate is for a Captain these days. Let's just say 40-80' yacht. Also what area are you in?
Yo Capt J: No answer yet so I will chime in: For my little 23' cc boat I charge $50 for the Captain and $50 for the boat, per hour. Or I run or teach on the Owner's similar small boat for $50 / hour, or $400 for a full day, then tips. (Europeans don't tip, not part of their culture, and I am from there so I don't expect tips, or count on it) I don't do bigger boats anymore, but if I got hungry I wouldn't roll out of bed for less than $600 for a 60-70', daily. For a 10 day delivery it would be more like $500 daily, plus mate and expenses. Doing the stock market now, and it pays about the same with less work.
Owner supplied his Captain for sea trial and after purchase hired same to deliver from South Miami area to my dock just north of Pompano. Fee was $400.00. Didn't shop around as I preferred one who was already familiar with the boat.
For a 40-60 foot vessel on a multi day delivery, $600 per day plus cost for mate ($400). I’m actually on a delivery now from San Francisco to Victoria BC as First Mate, $400 per day. For personalized instruction on clients boat, $100 per hour with a 3 hour minimum. If it is an all day affair, I cap the charge at $600.