costs

Cost Explanation:

• Transportation - To and from the yacht to be delivered or relocated. This is normally air fare but car be car rental and is discussed during contract negotiations
• Captain Fee - Each day begins at sunrise and ends at the best location before sunset with a maximum of 8 hours for vessels under 12 meters.  If running with a mate, 12 hours. I charge $225/day which includes all meals (got to eat regardless of where I am, so I do not charge for food).  There is a 1/2 day charge prior to the start of the trip to insure the yacht is a condition (see item list) to make the voyage including all safety items as required by the Coast Guard are up-to-date and in working condition. A log of the voyage is presented at the destination detailing all significant events or problems encountered.  Additionally, the report contains handling characteristics and anomalies.  
•  Fuel - Unless there is a historical fuel burn log, it would be inaccurate to estimate the total fuel use.  High horsepower engines, as well as semi-displacement  hulls, will use considerably more fuel than a single engine, displacement hull.  My operational standard is to discuss the goals in the initial Float Plan present to the owner as to the trade offs of speed vs. voyage duration.
• Marina Fees - While every effort is made to minimize cost in overnight stays by staying on the "hook" whenever possible (must have operational generator and winch) marinas charge by the LOA (length overall) and hookup charges for electric.  Again, expected costs are included in the Float Plan given at the start of the trip.

Contract

Terms and Conditions 

1.      This agreement made this day  /   /2005 between Ed Hoyles (Captain) and _______ (Owner) are the terms and conditions for delivery of  a vessel description currently named “name” from (Place) to (place) on or about (date) and extending to the terminus, on or about (date)

2.      If there is a requirement for additional Crew members (Appendix “A”) the terms herein will apply. For purposes of clarification “Crew” shall mean all people on board, paid or not.

3.      The consumption of alcohol whilst underway is not permitted under any circumstances.

4.      Travel to and from the yacht will be at the Owners expense unless otherwise stated in Appendix “A.”

5.      The Captain will file for approval a Float Plan with the Owner detailing the planned route and estimated costs.

6.      Should the vessel be delayed from the planned float plan, the Captain shall inform the Owner.

7.      The owner agrees to name Captain Ed Hoyles on all insurance documents. 

8.      The Captain will take all reasonable measures to prevent loss of personal property or damage to the vessel or its equipment, but to the extent it is determined such loss was not due to action or inaction by the Captain, the Captain will not assume responsibility for such losses.

9.      The Captain will require a deposit of 25% of the estimated cost upon signing of this agreement.  The Captain will be reimbursed for additionally authorized expenses upon arrival. See Appendix “A” for items that are the responsibility of the Owner.

10.  The Captain will provide all foul weather gear, bedding, toiletries for himself.  Crew member are responsible for their own personal needs.

11.  The Captain will make pre-delivery inspections for all USCG required safety equipment appropriate for the size and waters in which the delivery will occur. A recent survey report must be provided to the Captain to insure all mechanical and safety equipment is in reasonably good working condition. It is the Owners responsibility to provide such equipment. See Appendix “A.”

12.   Video or similar photographic evidence shall be made of the vessel before departure to insure similar condition upon arrival.

13.  The Captain will report at the time and place agreed to in Appendix “A.” Any delays starting the delivery because of the above #11 will be at the owners expense, including additional living expenses not covered in Appendix “A.”

14.  Delivery date is conditional on weather conditions with the decision of safe voyage, being the sole decision of the Captain.  

15.  Admiralty law and USCG regulations shall be observed and enforced during the course of the delivery.

16.  The Owner may not relieve the Captain while underway, but may instruct the Captain to make safe port whereupon signing a release (Appendix “D”), and payment of the expenses incurred to date, and the full agreed Captains fee, plus transportation cost detailed in Appendix “A”, the Captain may be relieved of his duties, without prejudice.