Yacht delivery: Moving boats over water

Captain James Lowe's year-round, local, and long-distance yacht delivery service is based in Florida and specializes in the relocation and delivery of vessels within the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Sailing yachts, motor vessels, powerboats, and commercial vessels are delivered to the destination of choice in excellent condition.

Convenient local or long-distance one-way deliveries move boats to new ports, marinas, or private docks — with or without the owners onboard. Services cover sailboats, sailing vessels, motor yachts, powerboats, cruisers, trawlers, sportfishermen, and commercial vessels.

Experienced yacht crew handle every aspect of the delivery so the vessel arrives in top condition. Relocation for maintenance, a new cruising ground, or a simple move from one dock to another is covered from start to finish.

The service includes a thorough inspection before, during, and at the end of the delivery, plus regular progress updates so the owner stays informed. From small pleasure boats to large commercial vessels, experience and local knowledge support efficient, safe delivery. See the summary of deliveries.

Regular travel on these routes builds local knowledge for reliable moves of sailing and power vessels. Work covers a wide range of waterways along the Great Loop and beyond — Atlantic Coast, the Bahamas, inland rivers, inland waterways, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, offshore routes, and the ICW. Commercial vessels, powerboats, motor vessels, and sailing yachts are all within scope.

If the boat should be waiting at a vacation destination, the crew can deliver it there and return it to the home port afterward — so the owner can fly in, enjoy the vessel, and leave the logistics of the move to the delivery team.

Owners can also take part in the hands-on training program to improve dock-to-dock boat handling. Training on the owner's own vessel can be included during the delivery when that fits the passage.

For more detail on how a typical job runs, see Typical Delivery.

Routes and service area

Near-coastal ocean routes along the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Florida and the Gulf Coast are preferred when conditions allow. Passages are planned primarily for daylight hours, with routes chosen for the safest voyage given the weather.

The service area runs the East Coast from Canada to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, inland rivers, Gulf Coast, offshore legs, the ICW, and other inland waterways.

Vacation delivery

In addition to one-way yacht and boat delivery, Captain James Lowe offers round-trip vacation delivery: the vessel is sailed to the vacation destination so the owner can fly in and use the boat, then returned safely to the home port.

Inspections and reporting

Comprehensive checks are made before, during, and after the journey. Progress updates are provided along the way, and an Observations and Recommendations report summarizes the vessel's overall condition and any items that need attention.

A yacht or boat is a significant investment. Dependable, careful delivery — with attention to detail at every stage — is the standard. Use the Contact Form to start a formal estimate, or call (727) 236-1385.