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What's the going day rate for a Captain

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Capt J, Jun 24, 2023.

  1. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    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?
  2. Norseman

    Norseman Senior Member

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    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. :cool:
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  3. SplashFl

    SplashFl Senior Member

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    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.
  4. Capt Cole

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    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.
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  5. Capt Cole

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    I’m West Coast only. Mexico to Canada but mostly California Coast.