Delivery

Kadey Krogen 58 Ocean Run Florida to Maryland

Vessel type/size – Kadey Krogen 58 foot Trawler
Engine type/horsepower – Twin John Deere 6 Cylinder
Economical Cruising Speed – Average 8.5 knots @ 1,650 RPMs
Starting Location – Vero Beach, FL
Final Destination – Solomons, MD

The owners of this fine trawler wished they could make the trip themselves but schedules didn’t permit. So, they asked Captain Chris Yacht Services to take good care of their baby and deliver her to the Chesapeake Bay area where they will join her for the remainder of the summer. This is a beautiful ocean delivery on a 58 foot Kadey Krogen. This is what we do well. […]

Galley Recipes

Garden Goodies

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden or at least a nearby Farmer’s market, here are some yummy EASY treats to create in a snap. Once again these recipes come from the Minnie Gump Bugger, a 38 foot Pearson. Merillyn and Gene are summer live aboards in Beach Haven, NJ. […]

Galley Recipes

Lima Foxtrot Crunchy Chicken

Some of our galley wenches anonymously share their recipes. LF isn’t really LIMA FOXTROT but I thought we could all learn something nautical, while protecting LF’s identity. You never know when you may need these call letters on the VHF radio. In the meantime, here’s a FABULOUS treat that can fit in the tiniest ovens. […]

Galley Recipes

Great Impressions from your Galley

Sometimes you want to make a great impression. You know, WOW ’em!! It’s really not so hard to do when you’re on your boat. If you have a grill you expand your options but this simple meal can be made with an oven or a grill. And the side dish doesn’t even require heat…enjoy! […]

Galley Recipes

Guess Who’s Coming For Cocktails?

As a new boat owner you quickly discover that your boat is also a great social gathering place. Count on it! You will have more drop-in company than ever before. Life is too short to worry about the unmade bunk or the open tool box in the middle of the salon. Just have a few stock items in your galley and you will always be prepared. […]

Photo / Video Log

Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser – Cruising on the Sandy Hook

Vessel type/length – Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser
Engine/HP – Twin Perkins 130 HP
Cruising speed – Economical 6.6 knots
Starting location – Fort Pierce, FL
Destination – South, with plans set in jello

We need a vacation. Yes, even two boat captains who drive other’s yachts for a living STILL want to take their own boat out once in a while. Captain Chris Yacht Services has been quite busy this past year and we’ve had some great cruises to fantastic harbors on wonderful yachts…but NONE of these trips have been aboard our own boat where we live – Sandy Hook. Time to make things happen!
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Big Ships on the Waterways

We share the waterways with pleasure boats, incredible yachts, commercial work boats, cargo and passenger carrying ships. At times we barely see the big ships as a speck on the horizon of the ocean. But often we must give them a wide berth when passing in the intracoastal waterway or inlet channels, considering their deep draft and limited maneuverability. […]