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Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
Seminars
Fort Pierce Boat Show
On May 7-9 Hundreds of boaters and hundreds of dreamers came to Marina Square at the Fort Pierce City Marina to learn all about boating. Captain Chris Yacht Services was there too. In our booth we shared our experiences and everything you always wanted to know about boating but were afraid to ask. […]
Owner Training
Big Balls or Moon River aboard a Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser
Here’s an oldie but a goodie, first published back in New Orleans in the local boating rag, PONCHARTRAIN – written under Chris’ pseudonym Gunther P Schwartz…GPS. Even in the late 1990s Chris was teaching through his writing. Although this trip is many years ago and some of the landmarks are washed away from Katrina it still holds the foundations for locking as well as a few pointers about boating in general….enjoy! […]
Testimonials
Successful Sea Trials
Don and Cindy Dahl soon-to-be new owners of LIMERICK (ex Travelin Man)sent us this salty little note: […]
Owner Training
Trawler Training While the Saints Geaux Marching In! Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
Who Dat! We are aboard a Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 helping the owners relocate from Charleston to Stuart, FL as the Saints go marching in to victory as SUPERBOWL winners! […]
Photo / Video Log
Our Own Sea Dogs
Many of you hear us tell tales of Big Head Fred and his sister Chessie. They are our two children who went off to college a few years ago…before we had digital cameras. With a gentle nudge from my dearest Aunt Susie I have digitalized a few photos so we can share these wonderful beasts with those of you who are also animal lovers. […]
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Maintenance
Boat Shopping Can Be Scary! Let Captain Chris Keep Things Calm
Are you boat shopping? Do you live far away from the water but hear the call of the sea? Captain Chris Yacht Services can help you find your ideal yacht…no, we do not wear a broker’s hat but we CAN take a peak and let you know what we think. Is the plum you saw on the internet really a prune at the dock? Or is it better than you could have hoped, for the price offered? We’ll give you our feedback and help you decide if you want to drive/fly down to see for yourself. […]
Owner Training
AGLCA Loopers Begin Their Adventure Aboard A DeFever 47 POC
Dreaming about doing the Loop? Is your dream giving you nightsweats… with more systems and more boat than you thought it would be? With Captain Chris Yacht Services you’ll wake up to a bright new sunny day aboard your DREAM BOAT. Our specialty is teaching new owners all about their new yacht – docking techniques, learning about on board marine systems and getting you comfortable caring for everything in your engine room space. […]