What to charge???
 

I was offered a delivery job today and I have no idea what to charge. The vessel is 38' Silverton and is currently docked in Savannah, GA. The destination is New York, NY.

I have never skippered a vessel with twin screws. What do you guys suggest?

There will be two souls on board. Anybody know what delivery captains charge?

I would suggest calling one of the many places that perform this service and get a quote for comparison. Sounds like fun. Neat way to make some $$.

Allow me to state the obvious. Make sure you have all the insurance (both on yourself and on the boat) needed. We all know that the ocean is not always the most cooperative force in nature, and accidents do happen. Sounds like a great trip. Have fun :beer:

Thanks for the replies, I'm still deciding whether or not to take the job. I'm insured out the yang and I'm confident in operating the vessel even though it would be only be my second time operating a boat with twin screws.

I will not consider the job without a crew. I sent my friend and Captain on St Simons a text this morning. He has a little experience on big sportfishers. If he can't go with me, I will not take the job.

Give me some reasons not to take this job. I admit it would be my first delivery but I feel I'm a capable enough Captain to make this trip happen for the client. Sure would be one heck of a learning experience to just pass up.

Did you call John Byrd?????

I can't agree enough as between you and NY is some of teh most dangerous water out there off of NC. Cape Fear was an eery sucker to be that far offshore and see the water breaking and see bottom like it was. It was a beautiful ride though other than the eery parts.

any idea on how to figure fuel cost? I fished on a 32 Silverton powered by twin 454s during a shark tourney. We traveled MAYBE 60 miles round trip and burned $200 in marine dock fuel for one night.

John Byrd at SSI Marina? I know him but don't know him. I was going to call Scott Revels to ride with me. I was thinking about calling Ashley Parmalee to tag along but I'm sure he is booked this time of year with tarpon trips.

Going rate seems to be $300 per day plus travel and lodging. The owner pays for gas if aboard.

I don't want to be foolish with my limited experience but I would like to gain experience.

What kind of range does a 38' Silverton have. Seems like from Savannah, Ga to New York is around 900 miles......right?

Frying Pan Shoals?