Maintenance
Why is it HOT in Your Engine Room?
Ten pm and my phone rings. Late night phone calls are never a good thing… Lucky I had my new client’s number ID’d in my phone so I answered. First thing I heard was “Sorry […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
Owner Training
Anchor Tips to Control Your Swing
Ahhhh! To be at anchor in a peaceful cove…but you seem to be swinging – a bunch! Let’s see… you have the right amount of rode let out and – uh-oh! The rudder is seriously […]
Maintenance
Sea Chest Envy
A Sea Chest has to be better, right? A Sea Chest is a common item on larger vessels. It allows most all raw water intake to be centrally located for cooling engines, generators and air […]
Maintenance
Anchor Windlass Woes
When you look in the Right Places During a survey I attended with a prospective new buyer, we noticed the windlass was not sitting properly on the deck. Upon closer examination, we discovered it was […]
Owner Training
Top 5 Docking Videos
Docking – Fear not! Most boaters have a few rational concerns that can easily be overcome with the right tools. Docking is right up there as the greatest fear and quite frankly, it is the […]
Calendar of Events
Introduction to Boat Systems – November 1-2, 2019
From changing your own fuel filter to maintaining your shaft seals, Captain Chris will get you safely on your way…saving your $$ for marinas not mechanics! Come to our two-day seminar where the tropics begin […]
Calendar of Events
Cruising 101 – FUNdamentals October 25-26, 2019
If you have cruising on your bucket list but you or your mate need some help getting started then our Cruising 101 Seminar is your first adventure…Ask Captain Chris about Cruising FUNdamentals! What people are […]
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Learning Aboard a Kadey Krogen 39 from Daytona FL to Brunswick GA
New owners Wes and Amanda asked me to help them learn more about handling their new Kadey Krogen 39 Trawler. This is a great boat with a single diesel, bow thruster and active fin stabilizers. […]
Owner Training
Top 5 Anchoring Videos
A Cruiser’s favorite four letter F word is free and our Ask Captain Chris YouTube Channel is another free way to learn. Every day we post a short, unedited video of real-world cruising information. Sometimes […]