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WHAT WE OFFER


Vessel Delivery, power or sail, throughout Central, Eastern and Southern U.S., including river systems and the Intracoastal Waterway, Gulf Of Mexico and Caribbean.

Captain's Services aboard your vessel or your chartered vessel.

Incidental Operation of your vessel for sea trial, survey, shakedown, testing new equipment, etc.

Vessel management and owner representation in Tampa Bay area.


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Choosing a Delivery Captain

 Lots of people can operate a boat.  With a little luck, most operators can get a boat from point A to point B.

An experienced delivery captain is paid to minimize the risks involved in moving your boat.  Anticipating risks, and knowing how to respond to emergencies, separate skilled boat captains from mere boat "operators."

Before leaving with your vessel, we will check to see that she is seaworthy and mechanically sound.  We also perform routine maintenance such as topping off engine oil and coolants daily.  We carry tools for minor repairs such as impeller replacement, linkage adjustment, or filter changes.

We will not pound your hull against heavy seas, nor will we run at wide open throttle.  We will maintain regular contact with you when possible.  We expect to complete each delivery with an undamaged, clean and well running vessel.

We will provide you with a summary log of daily boating conditions and each day's progress.

Let your vessel be our next in a long series of safe and successful deliveries! 



WE'VE GOT IT COVERED!

From criss-crossing the Gulf to 2,000 mile trips on the ICW, Capt. Al and Capt. Brion know this part of the world.  We have offshore experience, both sail and power.  We can singlehand most vessels up to 40'.  Crew help is required for larger vessels and longer trips.  We offer a free estimate of the duration and the cost of your delivery.