Owner Training

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

You can have your own adventure aboard your boat. You will learn about navigation, anchoring, weather and basic maintenance hands-on! Just call us to schedule your learn-aboard vacation with Captain Chris Yacht Services. […]

Vessel type/size – Grand Banks 46 Tri Cabin
Engine type/size – Twin Caterpillar inline 6 cylinder
Cruising speed – Economical 16 knots […]

This is the first Swift Trawler 52 sold in the USA. The owners moved up from an Island Packet Sailboat into the comfort and speed provided by this sleek French design. After two days of vessel orientation in Fort Pierce FL we begin SEAFARI’s big adventure heading to Charleston SC for the summer season! […]

Vessel Type – Kadey Krogen 44 foot Trawler
Engine type – John Deere 6 cylinder
Economical cruising speed – 7 knots
Starting location – Fort Pierce, FL
Final destination – Panama City, FL

Moving up in boat size doesn’t need to be overwhelming. When the classroom is aboard your own boat then learning is all the more fun.

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Vessel type/length – Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
Engine type – Twin Cummins 6 cylinder 380 HP
Cruising speed – 24 knots
Starting location – Charleston, SC
Destination – Stuart, FL

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First boat EVER! […]

Vessel Type/Length – Kadey Krogen 58 Trawler
Engine Type/Horsepower – Twin John Deere Diesels
Economical speed – 9 knots
Starting Location – Fort Pierce, FL
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Vessel Type/Length – Krogen 44 Trawler
Cruising speed – 9 Knots
Engine type/Horsepower – Single John Deere Diesel
Starting location – Fernandina Beach, FL
Final destination – Thunderbolt Marina, Savannah, GA

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You may have explored a boat handling course taught at a school. Did you know you’d be on a boat with 6 people who each take a turn at the wheel? And is the boat they provide the same make, model, engine size as yours? Do the other students have the same boating experience as you? There is nothing quite as helpful as learning from a professional captain on your own boat…At a time that is convenient to you and your spouse.

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