Maintenance

Check out what Captain Chris Yacht Services can do for you!

Yacht Delivery Don’t have the time? We can help!
Maintenance We can teach you to trouble shoot and perform preventive maintenance. Scroll down and see some of the ABCs.
Coach Ask Captain Chris when you don’t know what you don’t know!
New Owner Training on YOUR boat When you are ready to make the purchase please call us and we will make the transition fun!
Mate Training Everyone aboard should know the ropes.
Project Management – Can’t be present when a big job is underway? Captain Chris Yacht Services can be your eyes and ears and report all progress back to you.

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Ask Captain Chris About Changing your Engine Zincs

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You know about the zincs on your shaft, rudder and trim tabs. What about the pencil zincs in your engine cooling system? […]

Anchor Chain – Be Patriotic As You Measure and Mark

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Ever wonder how much chain you really have out? Wonder no more! Captain Chris shows you how easy it is to mark your anchor chain with a Red, White and Blue color scheme every 25 feet. Need 100 feet? You’ll see Yellow/Gold as it comes out of the chain locker. Each photo below has a descriptive caption that allows you to follow along. […]

Checking Your Batteries with Captain Chris

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When was the last time you checked the water level in your flooded batteries? Do you have maintenance free gel cell or AGM batteries instead? […]

Ask Captain Chris Where’s That Hidden Fuse?

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Your circuit breaker is on and it yet the bilge pump still won’t run…or the water pump….or the radar…or the toilet system…or the shower drain. You get the picture…or maybe not if the lights are the electrical item that won’t work. […]

Dirty Fuel Clogs Filters

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Think you are ready for your shake down cruise? Fuel filters are key items not to be overlooked. Look at this fine example of a filter that was VERY overworked and essentially ineffective…four new filters in less than 2 hours can do that. […]

A Toast to Teamwork Or… Towed in by TowBoat US

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Do you ever dream of Plan C? You know. Your third choice in an otherwise perfect plan? Plan A is the ideal & Plan B is our fall back option in case A doesn’t happen as you anticipate. Good old Plan C. Yup, that’s what I always dream of…But seriously, it definitely helps to have a few more letters of the alphabet handy when you are underway. […]

Boat Shopping Can Be Scary! Let Captain Chris Keep Things Calm

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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. […]