I'm Captain Dan Hood, a fifth generation Florida native and captain. I hold a United States Coast Guard Masters license. I have been sailing the waters of the Southeast US and Bahamas for more than thirty years. It would be a privilege to deliver your power vessel to or from any port, from Maine to Texas, or through-out the Bahamas. I have well over twenty thousand hours at the helm of my 45 ft charter boat Daisy Mae VI, and numerous other Yacht deliveries to many unique destinations. I am also an instrument rated fixed wing and helicopter pilot with over thirty years experience. I am a graduate of the Detroit Diesel factory marine engine overhaul and repair school and I have thirty years mechanical experience on gasoline and diesel engines. This combined experience is at work for you, to deliver your boat to the destination port in pristine condition. Should any problems arise during transit, my vast marine repair experience comes in handy (very rarely does a delivery occur that does not require some kind of repair or adjustment.... I find that many times deliveries are on vessels that have seen vary little recent service and it is important to have a qualified mechanic on board as well as a great skipper, with me you get both). I will handle your baby like she were mine. I will be more than happy to furnish references also.


Cost and Fees

The average cost is 300.00 per day for captain and 150.00 for one crew. In the event the owner or his associate wants to go in lieu of a second crew, the cost will be reduced. The owner will of course bear the cost of all expenses related to the yacht delivery including transporting the crew to the point of departure and back to the Tampa Bay area after the delivery is complete. I will keep cost and fees as minimal as possible.

If a new owner wants to go on a delivery or sea trial for training purposes, I will be happy to oblige.

I am a non smoker and non drinker and I will wash and clean the yacht at the destination port. Your boat arrives clean and undamaged.. (I've never had an insurance claim.)

Please call or email at anytime for an estimate or just to chat about your options, Captain Dan Hood captaindan@clearwaterfishing.com  or phone me 800-442-1505.

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