Ask Captain Chris
Pets. What do I do with my pet while I am cruising?
Bring them along, of course! We have always had dogs and they are right there with us. […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
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Bridges? How do I navigate under drawbridges or get the drawbridge to open?
If I buy a larger boat I assume it will also be higher/taller because of a larger cabin, possible flying bridge or mast for the RADAR. […]
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Locks. What are they, why are they there and how do I navigate through them?
Two famous lock systems are the Panama Canal and Erie Canal. Both were designed to help the mariner get the vessel across a geographic region. […]
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Costs. What are the costs related to owning a boat and then cruising?
Some people associate a percentage of cost to owning and operating a boat. […]
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DOCKING…. I have owned trailerable outboard boats, how do I learn to dock a bigger cruising boat?
Believe it or not, larger boats are easier to handle! The propellers are under the boat, not bolted to the transom like an outboard and this design makes maneuvering much easier. […]
Seminars
Come Cruising on the Right Tug or Trawler for You!
Check out our Tug and Trawler article appearing in PropTalk Magazine. It’s chock full of ideas that can help you find your perfect cruising boat. […]
Seminars
Pets Aboard
Stay tuned for an exciting DVD full of how-to…coming soon! […]
Testimonials
Grand Banks 36, We learned so much from you!
Dave and Nancy joined us in our Building Cruising Confidence As A Couple two day class at TrawlerFest in Anacortes. […]
Delivery
Summer Relocation – Royal Passagemaker 57
Vessel type/length – Royal Passagemaker 57
Cruising speed – 8.5 knots
Engine type – HP Single CAT 3300, 6 cylinder
Wing engine, 4 cylinder ISUZU
Delivery from – Marriott Hotel & Marina, Stuart, FL
Destination – Brunswick Landing Marina, GA […]