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since Dec 2018

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viewed 2,133 times

since Dec 2018

last sign in 16 hours ago

Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard

MV - Motor Vessel, 15.2 m (50 ft), motor, monohull, DeFever

Availability after 2 Jan 2025

Embark (Boarding)

preferably embarking anytime after the 2 Jan 2025

Duration

preferably for at least 3 months and for any duration onwards

Disembark

flexible, no specific date

Locations

Boarding location

United States - Georgia - visible to Crew members only

Your boarding area is ? within this vessel's boarding location

and the Crew is preferably within 1,000 nm • 1,852 km • 1,151 mi

Your current location is around ? away from this location

Destination planned to take the vessel next

Bahamas - Central Abaco - visible to Crew members only

this destination is around 667 km from the boarding location

My current location where I'm in person

United States - same as boarding location

Home Port of Registry (registered vessel)

United States - Florida - visible to Premium Crew

Vessel

What are the language proficiency levels?

L5 native

speaking natively like a local without a noticeable foreign accent

L4 fluent

speaking fluently with an extensive vocabulary, but with a foreign accent

L3 competent

speaking competently with a solid vocabulary on almost any topic

L2 elementary

speaking enough to get by, but may get lost in a conversation

L1 learning

not speaking the language, but learned enough to say simple sentences

L0 not proficient

may know a few words, but cannot form sentences or ask questions

Languages spoken aboard

native English

Vessel type, make and model

MV Motor Vessel, DeFever

Vessel year

1986 built, and most recent major refit completed in 2022

Vessel main propulsion

motor

Vessel hull type

monohull

Vessel length

15.2 metres (50 ft)

Vessel weight (displacement)

31 tonnes (68,003 lb)

Crew & guests aboard

usually 1 person aboard

Journey

cruising, cruising: Coastal, cruising: Offshore or cruising: Inland Waterways

Crew

Team request

position preferably for individuals, but teams may apply

Nationality of crew

anyone

Gender of crew

position for female crew only

Age of crew

preferably between 50 to 70 years of age

Height of crew

any

Weight of crew

any

Lifestyle

Eating

Anyone and aboard any or no specific diet is fine

Drinking

Anyone and aboard any or no drinking is fine

Smoking

Preferably non-smokers and aboard there is preferably no smoking

Experience

Coastal/Ocean sea time

none required

Coastal/Ocean sea miles

none required

Position

Recreational generally unpaid positions, or contributing towards some agreed expenses

positions available

preferably for
Crew any experience

unpaid

crew is not expecting to be paid

contribute

- visible to Free & Premium members only

crew to pay an agreed share towards some expenses

Hello all. I've been planning for years to retire on a trawler and travel. I’ve been boating a good part of 30 years on various power boats. The time has come and I have found myself solo. Would like to share my travels and can use the help aboard. I’ve been a gypsy at heart and seek adventure. Canadian born and lived in various places in the US from East to West coast. I’ve lived in the US over 40 years.

As to romance, it's not my purpose being here. At my age a companion would be nice but not concerned for now. I can manage solo with some difficulty but would be nice to have someone along to help with day to day needs. I do have a dog onboard as part of my crew.

About the boat, the plans, and current crew

usually cleancomfortablevery safevessel is survey certifiedvery spacioususually single handedshare experiencevisit remote placesseek adventurefulfill a dreamface challengeslive off the grid

2025 trips will start January from Jacksonville Fl with a trip to the Keys. Weather permitting the Tortugas will be visited while in the keys. Towards April, weather permitting the Bahamas would be next until end of May or so. The trip will be with a couple buddy boats if all goes well. I have no particular destinations in mind in the Bahamas yet other than to enjoy retirement on the water. After a stop in Brunswick Ga for a month to take care of maintenance / Re provision. I’ll spend hurricane season in the Chesapeake Bay area with possible side trips in the Bay. There are basically 3-4 voyages list that I could use assistance with. Touch base if interested in any or all. I AM the adventurous one and have the boat to do it. Off grid is fine with me but will certainly have marina time when needed.

What is expected of the crew

clean & tidycommittedeasy-goingenthusiasticfit & healthyfriendlyorganisedrespectfultrustworthyconfident swimmerrarely/unlikely seasickgood listenergood communicatortravel light (little luggage)eager to learn & workpolitepositive outlookopen mindedsense of humorcan pay own expensesenjoy cookingdon't mind cleaningharmony

I could use help for the any or all of the trips. Not sure if I need to add anything here since so many have spent time on boats. There's always something to do but there is time to relax and enjoy. Assist with what aspects you’re comfortable with. You’re welcome to stay on board for the return trip back around April. Feel free to contact me even prior so I may get to know you