During a recent interview with an officer aboard a luxury Super Yacht, as part of a client assignment, I gathered invaluable insight into crew management. This knowledge could prove pivotal in guiding your choice for your next Captain. The Private versus Charter Use Private: Many yacht owners cherish exclusivity, preferring not to share their vessels…
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Stories From the Sea: July 2023 James Fachtmann’s Interview with Capt. Glenn M. Magyar: James Fachtmann: Capt Glenn, thank you for meeting with us today to share a “Story from the Sea” with me and how your experience has made you a better Yacht & Ship Consultant. Capt Glenn: It’s a pleasure James and thank…
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Written by JFA Yacht & Ship Consultant Captain Rick Milroy I have driven a lot of different types of Downeast Yachts in my life and each of them have their own appeal. In Florida, we are already far down south and nearly as east as you can get, so some of the folks in Florida describe…
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Written by JFA Yacht & Ship Consultant Mark Outlaw Describe the mission. It is very important to know your mission for your life on the water. If you are chartering to mitigate the cost of ownership, then you need to accommodate that in your “must haves” for the yacht. If your mission is fishing, then…
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