Boatkied
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So I can share this, and I have friends that do this on the side as well. I hired a captain and he brought in a mate (another capt) and the two are bringing it up from Ft. Myers to Baltimore area. I'm a capt too, but just don't have the time and want to get it home on my own dock at my house. It's a 52 Seahorse and the guy I hired also ran the boat for the broker and owner from time to time, so he knew the boat better than I did.
I'm paying the guys $425 per day, and $50 allowance for food. I thought that was fair and could have found less expensive guys, but I figured the two guys could handle bugs and issues if possible along the way.
I'm paying for marinas, fuel and any maintenance of course.
I did not what them to rush, as we are taking it easy at 10-11kts, which I'd rather pay a day or so extra then have a guy push the boat beyond it's limits.
I did get quotes as high as $850 per day when I shopped it. The key is to interview the guys and there are really good qualified capt's out there and some that I wouldn't trust with my canoe... I hope that helps.
I'm paying the guys $425 per day, and $50 allowance for food. I thought that was fair and could have found less expensive guys, but I figured the two guys could handle bugs and issues if possible along the way.
I'm paying for marinas, fuel and any maintenance of course.
I did not what them to rush, as we are taking it easy at 10-11kts, which I'd rather pay a day or so extra then have a guy push the boat beyond it's limits.
I did get quotes as high as $850 per day when I shopped it. The key is to interview the guys and there are really good qualified capt's out there and some that I wouldn't trust with my canoe... I hope that helps.
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