FAQs

We are not brokers but can certainly introduce you to our favorites. We help boat buyers in selecting the right boat (style, brand, equipment)  based on your current and near future needs. We can also accompany you on a sea trial or survey to make sure the vessel handles and operates in a way that is safe and comfortable.

The Boat Massachusetts course becomes mandatory in 2026 for anyone who wishes to operate a motorboat on Massachusetts waterways. The required course is available in two formats: a full in-person format that runs approximately 10-12 hours in length, generally over the course of several days, or a fully online education course. All full in-person classes are free of charge. There is an associated fee for the online program. All courses are NASBLA accredited and reciprocal nationwide. Classes are for adults and youth 12 years of age and older.

Yes! Everyone breaks down. Keep your membership current and know how to reach them day or night while on the water.

Schedule permitting, we are absolutely available and happy to run your vessel whether it’s a launch, water taxi, ferry, charter boat or other vessel as long as it falls under our license. (100 Ton Master).

Yes, our sailing crew is led by Chuck Murphy who has extensive experience racing, cruising, and boat moves on the East Coast and Caribbean.  

We want everyone to feel confident and safe while operating their boat.  We get many requests for a few hours or a few days to teach spouses docking, basic seamanship, safe operation and piloting in a busy harbor.  We find spouses give the gift of a captain for the holidays and birthdays!

Everyone has heard that sailboats have the right of way.  In fact, oftentimes they do.  But there are many vessels that take priority over sailboats such as those constrained by draft in a narrow channel, a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, etc.  We coach the rules of the road and as best we can, common sense and judgement. By the way, sailboats with their engine running fall under rules for powerboats, even of their sails are up.