Owner & Captain/Skipper - always or often aboard
usually replies within 9 hours
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 specified 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
- 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
Dear Shipmates
Introduction
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
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