Summary of Deliveries:

The list of boats provided here is not exhaustive, and it is not arranged in chronological order.
Including a complete and comprehensive list would result in an excessively long webpage. Instead, the intention of this list is to provide a general overview of the various types of boat captain services we do.

56 Ft Sea Ray

Summary of Motor Vessel Relocation:
Starting Point: Clearwater, Florida
Destination: Chicago, Illinois
Route: This single delivery covered a substantial portion of "The Great Loop."
Our voyage commenced in the Gulf of Mexico and continued northward, guiding us through the intricate network of Inland Rivers, which included the Tombigbee Waterway, Tennessee River, Cumberland River, Ohio River, and Upper Mississippi River. Our journey culminated as we arrived on the Illinois River, just before reaching the city of Chicago.

Noteworthy Detail: Setting ourselves apart from the norm, our voyage took a UP RIVER route against the currents, defying the conventional counter-clockwise downstream path favored by most loopers.



50 ft Chris Craft

Motor Vessel Relocation Summary:
Starting Point: St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota
Destination: Guntersville, Alabama
Route: Our journey took us through the Upper Mississippi River, Ohio River, Cumberland River, and Tennessee Rivers. During the trip down the river, we made a planned stop, slightly deviating from our route and heading up the Missouri River for a short distance to refuel.

Additional Notes: This delivery was an extended down river voyage undertaken in an antique wooden boat.
The experience on the Inland Rivers was pleasant and comfortable, although I would not have taken this vessel for offshore travel.



620 lagoon

Sailing Vessel Delivery:
Starting Point: Private Residence in Florida
Destination: Port of Palm Beach
This delivery represented a point-of-sale transition to a new owner and serves as an example of one of the larger catamarans we've handled, measuring an impressive 62 feet in length and boasting a beam of 32 feet.



55 Tayana

Yacht Relocation Summary:
Type of Job: Yacht Delivery
Starting Point: Annapolis, Maryland
Destination: Port Canaveral, Florida
Route: This Sailing Vessel yacht delivery involved relocating this vessel from Annapolis, Maryland, to Port Canaveral, Florida, covering a significant portion of the East Coast. The voyage included sailing through the Chesapeake Bay and then into the offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its height,(+65 feet) this particular vessel couldn't navigate through the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) under bridges



42 Silverton

Yacht Delivery:
Starting Point: Seabrook Texas
Destination: Riviera Beach FL
The delivery of this sportfisherman from Galveston along the Gulf coast to Florida posed a fresh challenge, primarily because we had to navigate through Southern Louisiana following a devastating hurricane in the region. The scarcity of fuel and available docks was evident, as indicated by the extra drums on the rear deck of the vessel. This situation underscored the critical importance of meticulous planning and resource management when undertaking journeys in such challenging conditions.



Beneteau Oceanis 41

Yacht Relocation Summary:
Type of Job: Sailing Yacht Delivery
Departure: Jacksonville, Florida
Destination: Treasure Cay, Bahamas
Bahamas Crossing



Northern Bay 38

Yacht Relocation
Type of Job: Yacht Delivery
Depart: Marsh Harbour Bahamas
Arrive: Beaufort S.C.
Single engine trawler
Bahamas Crossing



Princess 75

Yacht Relocation
Type of Job: Yacht Delivery
Depart: St Augustine FL
Arrive: New Bern North Carolina
Via ICW /Atlantic
This particular delivery was a dream come true, offering a comfortable, spacious ride that handled well, with the most remarkable aspect being the absence of any significant problems or challenges. After all, a smooth and trouble-free journey is exactly what everyone hopes for.



Grafton Steel Trawler 47

Motor Vessel Yacht Delivery Summary:
Type of Job: Motor Vessel Yacht Delivery
Departure: City Island, Bronx, New York
Arrival: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Route: Our journey took us via the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Chesapeake Bay, and the C and D Canal before transitioning to the Atlantic Ocean along the East Coast. Along the way, we encountered mechanical issues, which led us to stay primarily on the inside routes for the duration of the trip.



Maxim 380 Catamaran

Yacht Delevery over the water relocation
Depart: Apalachicola FL.
Arrival: St. Peterusbug FL.
Twin diesels/ Aux sail
GOM - Florida Big Bend Crossing



Bali 5.4

Yacht Delivery:
Starting Point: Fort Lauderdale FL
Destination: Savannah Ga
The delivery of this boat represented an instance of us moving another larger catamaran (28 ft. beam). Additionally, it involved a process of familiarization and Hands-On-Training for the new owner, ensuring they were well-prepared to operate and enjoy their new vessel.



Bayliner 37 Command Bridge

Yacht Delevery over the water relocation
Depart: Stuart FL.
Arrive: Ft. Myers FL.
Twin Detroit Diesels
Distance: Approx. 154 miles
via Okeechobee Waterway



Bertram 36 Sportfish ft

Yacht Delivery
Type of Job: New owner orientation training and delivery assistance
Power Yacht
Depart: Pompanno Beach FL
Arrive Carrabelle Fl
approx 400 nautical miles
Florida Big Bend Crossing



Hatteras 53 sportfish

Yacht Relocation Summary:
Type of Job: Over the Water Yacht Delivery
Vessel Type: Power Yacht
Departure: Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Destination: Jacksonville, Florida
Due to adverse weather conditions and the issue of one of the engines running poorly, we decided to take the inside route along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) for this yacht relocation from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida. It's worth noting that the vessel had recently been purchased, and the owner was on board for Hands-On-Training on this delivery.



70 ft Farmont trawler

Type of Job: Over the water yacht delivery
Vessel Type: Long-Range Twin-Engine Trawler
Delivery Route: Covering the Distance through Georgia (GA), South Carolina (SC), and North Carolina (NC) along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). This boat presented a unique and unexpected challenge during the delivery. It was a recent purchase, and someone had removed essential ballast from the bilge before the sale. This alteration made the vessel unstable and challenging to control in strong currents, and diagnosing the issue proved to be a difficult task.



Cecil Norris Staysail Ketch 60 ft

Yacht Delivery Overwater Relocation Summary:
Departure: St. Petersburg, Florida
Destination: Ft. Myers, Florida
Vessel Type: Ketch Rigged with a 90 HP Diesel Engine
This particular yacht is noteworthy because it belongs to a repeat customer. We have had the privilege of serving as a "relief captain," assisting in the relocation of this boat multiple times with the owner on board. This arrangement offers a convenient option for their family to fly to the next destination, allowing them to avoid extended sea travel.



Designated Captain

Gasparilla Pirate Festival Designated Driver Summary:
Type of Job: Designated Driver
Location: Tampa, Florida
Vessel Type: Power Yacht
Distance: Not Applicable
In this unique role, we provided a designated driver service during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in Tampa, Florida. The owners of this boat were capable captains, but they wanted to enjoy the festivities responsibly. Therefore, they hired a captain for hire to operate the vessel while they indulged in responsibly.



Sea Ray 500

50 Foot Sea Ray
Yacht Delivery Summary:
Type of Job: Yacht Delivery
Departure: Long Island, New York
Arrival: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Vessel: Twin 650 HP Detroit Diesels
Distance: Approximately 1400 miles
This particular delivery marked one of our early experiences and served as the catalyst for our policy change of only using our own experienced crew. The owner provided deckhand proved out to be inadequately trained and unproductive.
For safety this situation prompted us to change our policy to avoid owner-provided deckhands



36 Watkins

Sea Trial Summary:
Type of Job: Sea Trial
Purpose: Demonstrating the boat for a local yacht broker and a prospective buyer
Location: Apollo Beach, Florida
Vessel Type: Sloop Rig Sailboat with Diesel Engine
During this sea trial, we took the broker and prospective owner out on a short cruise to provide a demonstration of the boat.



President Trawler 41

Yacht Delivery:
Starting Point: Burlington NJ
Destination: Fort Myers Florida
We originally picked up this boat on the Delaware River north of Philadelphia and relocated it to Fort Myers, Florida.

Notably, it's one of the boats we've had the privilege of relocating more than once. The second relocation took it from Fort Myers back across the Okeechobee Waterway , up to Jacksonville, and then up river on the St. Johns River to the Deltona, Florida area.

The St. Johns — one of the few rivers in the United States that flows north, so UP River is heading back south again.



Pacific Seacraft 34

Type of Job: Over water yacht relocation service.
Depart: St Johns Island SC.
Arrival: Annapolis Maryland.
Atlantic Ocean to ICW to Chesapeake Bay
aux sail / diesel
Distance: 600 miles
We have had the opportunity to move a lot of sailboats and enjoy sailing them when the wind conditions are favorable. Nevertheless, it's necessary to use the motor to stick to our schedule. Sailing Vessels



325 Carver

Overwater Yacht Relocation Service Summary:
Type of Job: Overwater Yacht Relocation Service
Delivery Location: Charlotte Harbor to Placida Harbor, Florida
Vessel Type: 32-foot Cabin Cruiser with Twin Gas Engines
This relocation presented one of those "CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE" situations. Although the distance over land was quite short, covering just a few miles, the journey required a lengthy trip down multiple canals at idle speed due to navigational constraints.



38 FT Lagoon

Type of Job: Over water yacht relocation service.
Delivery Location: Brunswick, GA. to Portsmouth, VA.
38 foot sailing catamaran, twin diesels / sloop rig sail
Distance: approx 700 miles



57 FT Lagoon

Type of Job: Over water yacht relocation service.
Delivery Location: Ft Lauderdale FL. to Tarpon Springs FL. Via FL Straights
This 57-foot sailing catamaran serves as another illustration of the large catamarans we handle. With its impressive length of 57 feet, it boasts an equally remarkable 30-foot beam. these wide sailboats, like this, require an additional lookout (crew member) on the opposite side of the active helm. This precaution is necessary because the broad beam of such vessels can obstruct visibility,



38 FT Calbo Rico

Type of Job: Over water yacht relocation service.
Delivery Location: Okeechobee waterway to St Johns River.
38 foot sailing yacht, 45 Westerbeke / cutter rig sail
Distance: 316 miles



75 FT Lakeside Houseboat

Type of Job: Over water yacht relocation service.
Delivery Location: N. Suwannee River, FL. to Old Port Tampa FL.
The 75-foot houseboat, equipped with twin Volvo Penta inboard/outboard engines, was relocated from the Suwannee River to Tampa via the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). It's important to note that a houseboat is not typically designed for offshore conditions, so taking it offshore in the Gulf of Mexico required careful timing to ensure calm sea conditions during the journey.



F-41 Ferrier

Type of Job: Over water yacht delivery service.
Delivery Location: St. Augustine FL. to Newport News VA.
Power: Sailing Cat W/Twin Nannie Diesels



38 ft. Edgewater CC

Captain Service Summary:
Type of Job: Captain Service
Location: St. Maarten, Dutch Netherland Antilles, Caribbean
Vessel Type: Powerboat with Triple 300 Yamaha Outboards and Helm Master System This "captain for hire" job involved stepping in as a temporary captain after the existing captain "quit-fired'. The role included taking VIPs to various beach tiki bars on the island.



26 ft. trophy

Sea Trial Summary:
Type of Job: Sea Trial
Location: Tampa Area, Florida West Coast
Vessel Type: Powerboat with a Single Mercruiser Inboard/Outboard Engine
Distance: Not Applicable
Purpose: Demonstrating the boat for a local yacht broker and a prospective buyer. Please note that despite it being on a trailer in the photo, we do not transport boats over land. For this demonstration, I followed the seller to the boat dock, where they unloaded and loaded the boat onto the trailer. While the seller remained with the truck and trailer, I took the broker and prospective buyer out on the water. We ran out about 1/4 mile, got on plane, turned around, and returned. Indeed, it was a straightforward and brief yet unbiased demonstration of the boat's capabilities.

Due to the significant travel involved, especially considering the relatively short duration of both Sea Trials and single-day captain jobs, we restrict these operations to locations in central and south Florida.

Captain James Lowe

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Our yacht delivery service includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Yacht Delivery Alabama Yacht deliveries along the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mobile River, and the Tombigbee River. Additionally, we have the capability to access northern Alabama via the Tennessee River. Mobile AL to Florence, Pickwick Lake	Connecticut Yacht Delivery Experience our top-notch yacht delivery services in Connecticut's waterways, including Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River,Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, Bridgeport
Vessel Relocation in Delaware We offer boat and vessel relocation services along the Atlantic coast of Delaware, spanning Delaware Bay and extending up the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island.	Moving Boats in Florida Yacht deliveries around Florida, from the Gulf to the Atlantic. Navigating in both directions across the state via Okeechobee Waterway, a canal across FL, or the Florida Straits south of the Florida Keys. Destinations or departures include Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Walton Beach, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Key Largo, Key West, Marathon, Naples, Palm Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Augustine, St. Petersburg, Stuart, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.
Yacht Delivery Georgia In Georgia, yacht and vessel relocations are accomplished using the Atlantic Ocean and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Brunswick, Darien, Jekyll Island,St. Simons Island, Savannah,Tybee Island, Tennessee River to Guntersville.	Boat Relocation Illinois Navigating Illinois waterways: Our service area spans from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River system, covering the Illinois River and Chicago Sanitary Canal. Alton, Grafton, LaSalle, Ottawa, Peoria, Peru
Moving Vessels Kentucky Navigating vessels within and around Kentucky's waterways, including the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Rivers, as well as Kentucky Lake. Augusta, Carrollton, Frankfort, Henderson, Owensboro, Paducah, Warsaw	Boat Relocation Louisiana Our delivery area covers Louisiana's waterways, including the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, the Gulf of Mexico coastline, the intracoastal waterway, and canals. Abbeville, Baton Rouge, Covington, Grand Isle, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Morgan City, New Orleans, Port Fourchon, Thibodaux, Venice.
Vessel Relocation in Maine vessel relocation solutions for navigating waterways in Maine. Bar Harbor, Bath, Belfast, Castine, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Portland, Rockland, York.	Vessel relocaions Maryland Navigating vessels within and around Maryland's waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay and its Potomac and Patuxent Rivers. This also includes locations like Annapolis, Baltimore, Cambridge, Chesapeake Beach, Chestertown, Crisfield, and Washington DC.
Massachusetts Boat Delivery Navigating vessels within and around Massachusetts's waterways, including Boston Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, and the Atlantic coastline.Boston, Cape Cod towns (Chatham, Hyannis, Provincetown, etc.), Gloucester, Martha's Vineyard towns (Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven), Nantucket, Newburyport, Plymouth, Rockport, Salem.	Yacht Delivery Michigan Our service area includes Michigan's waterways, covering Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This encompasses the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, and Saginaw Bay. Alpena, Charlevoix, Detroit, Grand Haven, Holland, Ludington, Mackinaw City, Manistee, Marquette, Muskegon, Petoskey, Saugatuck, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City, Bay City, Monroe, Port Huron.
Yacht Moving Mississippi Our service area includes the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi River, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.Biloxi, Gulfport, Natchez, Pascagoula, Vicksburg.	Boat Relocation Missouri Yacht delivery services available for safe movement navigating vessels within and around Missouri's waterways, including the Missouri River and Upper Mississippi River. Jefferson City, Kansas City (Missouri River), St. Charles, St. Joseph (Missouri River), St. Louis.
New Hampshire Boat Delivery New Hampshire's waterways, Atlantic coast and Piscataqua River. Dover, Hampton, Portsmouth.	Vessel Relocation New Jersey Our service area includes navigating vessels within and around New Jersey's waterways, including the Delaware River, Hudson River, and the Atlantic coastline. Atlantic City, Cape May, Hoboken, Jersey City, Ocean City, Perth Amboy, Red Bank, Toms River, Trenton, Weehawken.
Moving Yachts in New York Our service area includes navigating vessels within and around New York's waterways, covering the Hudson River, East River, Long Island Sound, the Atlantic coastline, the New York Canal System, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, the St. Lawrence River, and Lake Champlain.Albany, Buffalo, Long Island towns (Montauk, Southampton, Greenport, etc.), New York City, Niagara Falls, Oswego, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Syracuse, Troy.	Yacht Delivery North Carolina Our service area includes navigating vessels within and around North Carolina's waterways, encompassing the Atlantic coastline and intracoastal waterways. This also includes areas like Alligator River, Pamlico Sound, Neuse River, and Albemarle Sound. Bath, Beaufort, Belhaven, Coinjock, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Manteo, Morehead City, New Bern, Outer Banks, Oriental, Southport, Swansboro, Washington, Wilmington.
Yacht Delivery Rhode Island Efficient vessel relocation solutions for navigating waters of Rhode Island . Block Island (New Shoreham), Bristol, Charlestown, Jamestown, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown (Wickford), Providence, Westerly (Watch Hill).	Moving Boats South Carolina Secure boat relocation solutions catering to South Carolina's boating community. Navigating vessels within and around South Carolina's waterways, including the Atlantic coastline and intracoastal waterways.Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, Edisto Beach, Folly Beach, Georgetown, Hilton Head Island, Mount Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island.
Vessel Moving Tennessee Our service area covers Tennessee's waterways, including the Cumberland River, Mississippi River, Tennessee River, and Kentucky Lake.Chattanooga (Tennessee River), Clarksville (Cumberland River), Knoxville (Tennessee River), Memphis (Mississippi River), Nashville (Cumberland River).	Texas Vessel Relocation Texas Gulf coast relocation solutions for navigating water bodies.Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston, Port Isabel, Kemah, Port Aransas, Rockport, Seabrook, South Padre Island, Victoria.
Yacht Relocation Vermont moving your yacht to or from Vermont's waterways, including Lake Champlain.Burlington (Lake Champlain)	Virgini Vessel Relocation Our service area includes navigating vessels within and around Virginia's waterways, encompassing the Chesapeake Bay, intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic coastline.Cape Charles, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Tangier Island, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Yorktown.
US Atlantic East Coast Discover our comprehensive services along the beautiful US Atlantic East Coast, covering states such as Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.	US Gulf Coast Our services along the US Gulf Coast offer seamless boat relocation between Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Offshore or Via ICW
All Navigable US Inland Rivers. Navigating the full extent of the Mississippi River system (including upper and lower sections), along with the Tombigbee, Tennessee, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Cumberland rivers, spanning from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.	Bahamas Yacht Delivery Experience our top-notch yacht delivery services between the US and the beautiful Bahamas.Abaco Islands, Acklins Island, Andros Island, Bimini Islands, Cat Island, Crooked Island, Eleuthera Island, Exuma Islands, Freeport (Grand Bahama Island), Inagua Islands, Long Island, Mayaguana Island, Nassau (New Providence Island), San Salvador Island.

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