Yacht Management Resources …Only Excellence!

Serving the West Coast of Florida – Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Fort Myers, and Naples

We offer customizable services for sailing vessels and motor yachts with regular and trusted communication by our professional staff.

We attend to many aspects of yacht management from providing a captain to provisioning everything needed for a frequently used vessel, sail and canvas cleaning – checking and repairs, outboard/dinghy servicing including storage, external/internal cleaning and detailing including teak deck care, along with engineering services to remedy and prevent any problems, etc. We specialize in hurricane and emergency response preparation and Yacht Guardianship.

We offer a complete set of care packages for your yacht, sailboat, dinghy or rigid inflatable boat (RIB), whether you are on board or away. We understand that owning a yacht is a substantial investment and keeping it in bristol condition takes time and effort.

Many cruisers in the West Florida area, leave their yacht unattended in a marina or boatyard from time to time, possibly to sit out the hurricane season or while they return home to visit friends and family.

Either way, it’s reassuring to know that someone will be caring for your vessel while you’re away, during any season, for any length of time – with our specialized services for ‘Yacht Guardianage‘.

We also will provide Vessel Management Comprehensive maintenance and repair histories to increase your equipment reliability, longer life and to maintain asset value with your insurer.

Transportation is available as needed with delivery to and from maintenance sites.

Yacht Management Services we provide, include but not limited to the following, please contact us for a free estimate.

VESSEL PREPARATION

We are a phone call away from provisioning your yacht, fully prepared for your arrival so you can simply go and slip in your lines! This includes cleaning interior/exterior, refueling, carrying out routine engineering checks and more, tailored to your personal needs. In addition, we are happy to place your vessel on our yacht guardianship roster or just carry out any maintenance work as needed during the season.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

We offer tailored Guardianage packages to ensure your yacht is fully prepared for your arrival so you can simply turn up and enjoy the usage of your vessel without all the hassle of provisioning. We can carry out maintenance work required as per manufacturer specs. YMR will set up regular maintenance, schedule, assign, and track maintenance and repairs. Every system on your boat will be monitored and maintained at regularly scheduled intervals to ensure optimum performance. In addition, we are happy to organize and carry out any repairs, replacements or renewals if needed.

ROUTINE AND ENGINEERING CHECKS

This involves a series of engineering checks to ensure your yacht is maintained in top condition. We will attend to minor reported and discovered faults during these checks as part of our weekly maintenance packages. A professional report will be provided specifying any repairs or maintenance required.

SEASONAL OR LONG TERM STORAGE CARE

Complete Vessel care system; haul, launch, Yacht Guardianship, transporting the vessel, pressure washing the hull, etc. and storage on land for the Hurricane or off-season months. Our professionals will provide regular checks to ensure prime condition and any issues will be reported to the owner.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Foul Weather Checks

  • Not the named storm but inclement weather that requires attention

Prior to Hurricane/Severe Weather

  • Remove all canvas
  • Barber stripe Main and Jib sails with existing extra lines
  • Add chafing protection – Double Spring lines Enhance water tightness – duct tape windows, doors and hatches
  • Plug all above water fittings

Post Hurricane/Severe Weather

  • Restore boat to pre-hurricane condition
  • Document any damage theft or vandalism
  • Support you in any loss claims with insurance companies, and we will be able to provide you with a survey for insurance purposes.

CAPTAIN SERVICES

  • Vessel Management
  • Regular Maintenance
  • Set up, schedule, assign, and track maintenance and repairs
  • Yacht Guardianship – for seasonal owners.
  • Vendor and project management
  • Transportation with delivery to and from maintenance sites as needed
  • Asset Management Comprehensive maintenance and repair history
  • Annual Survey for insurance company.
  • Every system on your boat will be monitored and maintained at regularly scheduled intervals to ensure optimum performance.
  • Structural Repairs
  • Maintain A/C and chiller systems
  • Repairs and upgrades
  • Standing and Running Rigging
  • Sails
  • Compound and wax exterior
  • Polish metal and other bright work
  • Detail and organize interior and compartments
  • Vacuum and shampoo carpets as needed
  • Clean and preserve vinyl, leather, plastics
  • Clean and/or oil teak
  • Vessel and yacht painting
  • Fiberglass and gelcoat repair
  • Engine repair and maintenance
  • Transom repair
  • Propeller, Shaft and Hull Repair
  • Electronics and Canvas Repair
  • Bow and Stern Thruster
  • Buffing and Waxing (Optional)
  • Boat Floor Repair

NECESSARY WEEKLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

  • Check and maintain USCG safety requirements
  • Check and maintain all fluid levels
  • Check and maintain fuel system
  • Engine inspection
  • Exercise main engine and generator
  • Check and operate bow thruster
  • Inspect batteries
  • Check navigation and electrical systems
  • Check Radio system
  • Exercise yachts drive gear under load (1 or 2 per month)
  • Test bilge pumps and float switches
  • Inspect running gear
  • Exercise valves
  • Inspect and adjust dock lines
  • Inspect and clean A/C strainers
  • Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures
  • Wash exterior
  • Check and maintain running and standing rigging
  • Pump out
  • Fueling

YEARLY OR END OF SEASON SERVICES  

ENGINE & GEARBOX SERVICE

Oil change for engine and gearbox. Fuel filters change. Replace coolant and flush the cooling system. Exhaust elbow removal and cleaned. Deep clean of engine and respective bilge areas. Report of condition and maintenance advice for the future will be provided.

SAILS & CANVAS CLEANING

Washing and checking of sails, bimini/spray hood and storage over winter. Soaking the lines to remove as much salt as possible. Refitting and adjusting at season start. A report will be provided to confirm condition. Any repairs are an additional cost.

OUTBOARD SERVICE

This includes draining the fuel, change of engine and drive oils, spark plug, filters anodes and impellers. This includes dry storing your dinghy over winter, a report will be provided specifying any repairs or maintenance required.

CLEAN AND SEAL VESSELS TOPSIDE

A three part treatment which when applied impregnates into the glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) surface forming for UV protection. Gelcoat repair and compound polishing required will be at an additional cost.

HAULING FOR SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE

We assist with all aspects moving your boat from mooring to boat yard, arranging and supervising haul and launch. Overseeing of yard work, ensuring batteries remain charged, with regular checks and reports on your vessel.