Captain James Lowe
USCG 200 Ton Licensed Master
(727) 236-1385

Delivery Cost Planner

Beta testing. Nothing is saved here. This is not a quote. This is not an estimate. It is only a ballpark idea and can contain errors. For a real estimate, use the Contact Form. Use a realistic vessel speed. Inflating the speed will not produce a realistic estimate.
Distance can be tricky. If the calculated distance looks wrong, or you have a charted distance, adjust it accordingly.

Calculate days

Time = distance ÷ speed. Calendar days come from hours underway per day. Distance comes from section 4.

Start typing — suggestions appear as you type

Fills from departure → destination when both are chosen (includes routing pad)

Typical displacement 6–9 kn · faster planing boats higher

Winter daylight runs. Overnight bills as 2 days and often needs a second deckhand.

Weather or mechanical — added to calendar days

Time math

Calculate Crew wages, Travel expenses, Provisions

$125.00 / day

provisions for Capt. and Crew

0 Days on boat + 2 Travel

1 · $495.00 / day

1 · $275.00 / day

The delivery deposit covers crew travel wages, travel expenses to the departure marina and return from the destination marina, and partial provisions.

2 at full rate 2 × (captain + deck daily)

$0.00

Additional costs math

Our Estimate Stops Here

This is the amount you will be billed for our delivery services.

Additional voyage expenses will still be incurred.
Fuel and marina fees are not included in our estimate and are the responsibility of the vessel owner.

If the owner is not onboard, a credit card must be provided to the captain for fuel and other voyage expenses.

Calculate fuel costs

Gallons per hour at cruise — one engine

2 engines burn about 2× fuel

Fuel math

Calculate marina stays

Nights = days − 1. Cost = nights × length × $ / ft.

Marina stays

Running estimate

Voyage hours underway0
Calendar days (incl. delays)0
Provisions$0.00
Travel expenses$0.00
Crew wages (voyage + travel days)$0.00
Our estimate$0.00

Fuel and marina fees are not included in our estimate.

Fuel$0.00
Marina stays$0.00

This Is a Planning Tool Only
This tool is for ballpark planning purposes only.
Actual delivery costs and schedules can vary based on the vessel’s true speed over ground, weather routing, vessel condition, and marina availability.
Formal estimates require the information provided through the Contact Form and are based on verified passage planning.

Ready for a Real Quote?
Use the Contact Form to request a formal estimate.