Seminars
How To Tie A Bowline Knot
Misty Moose learns why a bowline is an essential knot aboard a trawler. […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
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More Loopers Are On Their Way aboard a Golden Star 42
A recently retired couple from Maine just finished refitting their new-to-them Golden Star 42 Motor Yacht. (Thanks for your Service in our armed forces as a Helicopter Pilot, Steve!) Now ready to cruise the Loop Gladys and Steve have asked us to work with them on docking, locking and the general how-tos of the cruising lifestyle. Our starting point is Indiantown, FL with a shakedown cruise to Fort Pierce.
Maintenance
Anchor Windlass Installation VIDEO
Captain Chris Yacht Services can help build your cruising confidence including REPAIRS. Captain Chris is aboard his own training vessel, a 44 foot Gulfstar Motor Cruiser to install a rebuilt anchor capstan. He offers step by step views of how it’s done. […]
Testimonials
Colorado Cruisers Get Comfy On Sandy Hook
This Colorado couple drove east on the first day of ski season- SOUTHeast and came cruisin’ instead! Thanks for your kudos! […]
Maintenance
Ask Captain Chris About Changing your Engine Zincs
You know about the zincs on your shaft, rudder and trim tabs. What about the pencil zincs in your engine cooling system? […]
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A Looper Learns About the Florida Coast
This southern gentleman, already familiar with the River systems, wants to discover the secrets and local knowledge of Florida’s shallow waterways. We met at the AGLCA rendezvous on the Tennessee River and made a date for him to come cruise with us on SANDY HOOK.
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Owner Training
Looping on an American Tug 34
Yes it is December. Yes it is COLD and yes, we are up north training with some LOOPERS who are casting off from Joe Wheeler State Park on the TennTom Waterway.
Consulting
Anchor Chain – Be Patriotic As You Measure and Mark
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. […]
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