TRY is right, most captains will require MCA basic course or STCW 95 certification. One of those is required for all crewmembers on yachts that...
Buyaboat, I agree with Loren, if you plan on running the boat yourself contact a good broker. Get a broker who actually knows boats! Not someone...
Does your boss want fiberglass or metal? I don't think that Delta will build a boat that small anymore, however Nordlund Custom Yachts in Tacoma,...
I am not a lawyer but from recent experience.... If you get a B1/B2 visa you may work aboard a non-US flagged vessel, provided that you are being...
"How do you make a small fortune in yachting?" Start with a large one
"If it was easy, everyone would do it" I forget what movie that is from but it's sure true.
It is most likely that she would capsize once at 90 degrees. The superstructure is not designed to be totally watertight like a hull. Once...
Unless you are lucky enough to have a spouse who is in the business and complements your position don't count on spending much time with family in...
Back to the topic of Rogue Waves, "Oceanography and Seamanship" by Van Dorn has an excellent discussion on constructive interference in a wave...
I believe the largest hulls built of Ti would be the Russian Ballistic Missle Submarines. I forget the class name now but the pressure hull was...
I would stay AWAY from Volvo....parts are expensive, service is poor (in the US anyway). The Yanmar will outlast a Volvo by far and be less...
If you are talking "yacht" it is MUCH more expensive than a house, upkeep is multiple times what a house is and dock rent is expensive. Many...
Check those links above but the quick answer is ... based on past experience you can not get a B1/B2 in the US. They will have to leave the...
Call your local Regional Exam Center and ask about requirements for license.
Hi Daniel, I think that you will find it very difficult to get a position without being in personal contact with the crew agency. As you are in...
Re-read the above post and then ask the question again!
Diesel is MUCH safer than gasoline. With an old boat you will have to completely go through the fuel system making sure that there are no leaks,...
It's possible but not cheap. Unless you are in love with that boat or get a SUPER buy, it's probably more trouble than it's worth.
What agency are you using? I can suggest a couple if you need. Crew ages vary all over the place. Deck hands and entry level stews tend to be...
Hi, Life on board yachts is a bit different than aboard ship. Most of the time while owners or guests are aboard you will be working 16 to 18...
