Owner Training

This couples-oriented day on the water offers tricks and tips on boat handling with an emphasis on team work. The husband and wife team of Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell will teach you how to formulate a plan and effectively communicate together while cruising. Each couple is given the opportunity to be both the ‘captain’ and ‘first mate” before switching roles.Training aboard includes: […]

If you had the opportunity to receive professional training on your new trawler, that may also be the last one you get. From then on, you’re on your own. Of course, if you buy a used (experienced) boat, the training comes with the user manual! After knocking around the idea of couples coordination and communications on Krogens, a few of us thought that a hands-on refresher training session would be very worthwhile. […]

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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