Owner Training
The Shakedown Cruise aboard a Hatteras 58 LRC Long Range Cruiser
The Shakedown Cruise. What is it and why do we recommend it before going cruising? […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
Maintenance
Dirty Fuel Clogs Filters
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. […]
Owner Training
Bon Voyage on Sandy Hook
Another day in paradise…well, we think Florida qualifies for that title. We are ready for a two-day Trawler Training trip aboard Sandy Hook with Claudia and Ken of Phoenix, AZ and Christine Alhambra, Managing Editor of Passagemaker Magazine. Welcome aboard hors d’oeuvres and an air conditioned saloon are set for our afternoon arrivals. […]
Owner Training
Star Party Aboard Sandy Hook
What a pleasure and adventure working with this passionate couple during our Trawler Training cruise! We welcome John & Tricia aboard to a sumptuous steak dinner on the aft deck. This bright and eager couple have really done their homework and come ready to learn. During our first evening together we exchange more questions and answers than many seasoned sailors can fathom. […]
Testimonials
Charter a Trawler Made Easy after Training with Captain Chris
We received this update from one of the student couples in our course BUILDING CRUISING CONFIDENCE AS A COUPLE held in January at PassageMaker University. […]
Maintenance
A Toast to Teamwork Or… Towed in by TowBoat US
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. […]
Seminars
Trawler Fest and PassageMaker University
Trawler Fest Fort Lauderdale is a terrific success. In years past, Trawler Fest was in Stuart Florida but needed a location with marina space to handle larger trawlers, both longer and deeper draft. Bahia Mar Marina and Hotel is a perfect choice. Being in the middle of the Venice of the Americas, Bahia Mar is easily accessed by the ICW, Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale International Airport or I-95. You don’t need a car, everything is nearby. The Atlantic Ocean and beach are across the street, restaurants and nightclubs are walking distance. […]
Testimonials
Dream Fever is feeling fine!
Ed & Nancy Hamilton are the proud owners of DREAM FEVER a 47ft DeFever and are currently on the trip of a lifetime. The Hamilton’s worked with us for a week or so when they first bought DREAM FEVER and are now experiencing the Looper lifestyle. Here’s a note from this happy couple: […]