Category Archives: private

R/V seablazer

I worked on this research vessel in May, June, July, and August. After the June trip I was made to the lead captain and managing the vessel. I worked on many projects like the rigging, electronics, engine room, and the … Continue reading →

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2024 summary

Well 2024 will go down as one of my worst years in my delivery/captain business. I got some other things done, like investing in a new drone, upgrading my network to gigabit at home.  Got my sony receiver repaired, and … Continue reading →

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survey and sea-trial, 1982 defever 49

Drove up to Olympia Yacht Club to do a sea-trial and survey of a 1982 Defever 49 power yacht. Present was the buyers, surveyor, and the broker. This was mostly uneventful and she is a good boat, with just a … Continue reading →

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1932 ted geary motor yacht

I was hired for an afternoon to captain this beautiful ted geary motor yacht out of gig harbor. The owners want to run her as 12 pac charter boat.  So I contacted the USCG and setup an appointment for the … Continue reading →

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Relief captain position on a lord nelson tug

I was hired as a relief captain on this lord nelson tug for two months in New Jersey and in Montauk. Was only the boat about a week due to some folks that are naysayers about me calling the owners … Continue reading →

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