Double zero is the term we have used in this business for as long as I can remember. It stands for owner/operator, or boats with no crews. Having a boat without a dedicated crew doesnt make sense. The owners of these boats may think they are saving money by hiring
Maybe you've worked on boats”put in your time, mated for some folks all the while learning what to and what not to do. The result of your journey? You've finally been offered a job to run a boat. Or maybe you are a seasoned vet running an established program throughout
It seems that my boat checklist never ends. The checklist is a valuable tool for me which I use religiously. I always keep it handy. If you are like me, and dont write down what youre thinking, it most likely will be forgotten. During any given week, my mate and
Modern sportfish yachts have so many high-tech systems on board that it truly mindboggling, and keeping them up and running is imperative. We have systems for everything including ice makers, watermakers, refrigeration, satellite communication, night vision, radar and fuel cleansers. There are advanced electronics with crystal clear multi-touch displays and
With all of the hurricane destruction of the past years, photos of destroyed, damaged, sunken or otherwise battered boats are floating across the internet. What becomes of these boats? How does salvage work and what about insurance coverage? The following is Dave Ferrell breakdown of the process. Whether a boat
There no getting around it¦boats cost a lot of money to operate and maintain. Keeping a large sportfisher, or even a small charter boat, up and running through an entire season is akin to walking a tight rope; where any little slip can cost thousands of dollars in repairs and
"Paper Captain. That the term I use for some of these so-called captains that are at the helm of multimillion-dollar sportfishing boats these days. Paper Captains dont have a clue as to how or what it takes to maintain or operate these vessels. Let be honest”a captain license is not a
Since the beginning of the coronavirus, there has been a lot of downtime because of the shutdowns across America. During this slow time, I have observed some good crews that are taking advantage of these shutdowns while paying extra attention to detailed maintenance on their boat. Im talking about time-consuming maintenance
As I was writing this article, we were performing a major rebuild on both main engines. Ive participated in many major engine rebuilds in years past. In the process, Ive developed a great relationship with a group of elite mechanics from Texas. Working with these guys has taught me how
Captain Chase Lake from Destin, Florida discusses ceramic coating the newly painted hull of a 76 Viking sportfisher. [% oiopub-banner-21-center %] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WJdHF5OxGg Do you have any comments or questions for us? We'd love to hear from you. [contact-form-7 id="74943" title="General Contact Form"]
