Services & Pricing

HelmSense™

Being a good and safe boater requires experience. Besides operational training and rules of the road, quick and sound decision making is key to an enjoyable day on the water that comes with experience while underway. HelmSense delivers 2-hour ride along experiences with a license Master Captain that can help with docking, approaching marinas, steering in a busy channel, radio use, etiquette, night operations, using safety equipment and everything in between. A limited number of $200 gift certificates remain for the spring/summer 2026 season. They make great holiday gifts for boaters needing a hand. Boston sessions will be booked in the spring. Miami, FL; Guilford, CT; Naples, FL; and Juneau, AK will be added soon. Simply click “buy” to connect to our Venmo account. Once processed, the gift certificate will be mailed the same day, and the captain will contact you directly in the early spring to schedule your session.
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Fishing

  • Equipment outfitters
  • Custom experiences
  • Captain for hire (Charter boats and private vessels)
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Coaching

  • Don’t fear the dock! (and other skills you should know)
  • Vessel familiarization
  • Trip planning (charting, destinations, fuel stops, set/drift, bailout)
  • Rules of the road & Basic Seamanship
  • Unscrambling VHF, AIS, Radar, GPS
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Boat moves

  • New boat purchases
  • Vessel repositioning (East Coast and Caribbean, power and sail)
  • Trade show circuit boat moves
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Vessel Management

Boats need to be run. We can run yours each week. We also inspect lines, fenders, and covers. Check all fluids, battery levels, strainers and make sure all systems are in working order. We’ll run your boat for 30 minutes and put a load on the genset. Our service area is Boston’s Inner harbor and generally work on a 3 or 6 month commitment. All vessels up to 80’. Priced after vessel inspection and work scope identified.
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Hire a captain

  • Boat buyer advocate
  • Introduction to Boston Harbor, Mass Bay, Cape Cod Bay
  • Photo / drone expeditions
  • On-call ferry, taxi, entertainment cruises
  • Burials (ashes only)
  • Nature viewing
  • The senior experience
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Complete Boat Reviews

(and all marine related product)

On a case-by-case basis we conduct candid written or video reviews of marine products that are either sent or recommended to us. We also perform reviews of products we’re interested in using ourselves. Scheduled are Mustang Work Gloves, a handheld VHS, and work boots for a winter ferry operator. For information or to have your product reviewed, please contact rick@thecompletecaptain.com
  • Led by industry insider Eric Colby
  • Candid and thorough 10-point critique program
  • Includes fit and finish, performance, equipment, maintenance, and ride
  • Designed for manufacturers and retailers
  • Deliverables include engaging video based content
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Pricing

  • Hourly engagements are generally estimated at $65/hr. with a 4-hour minimum
  • Our boat moves day rate is $700 and includes boat pre-checks, journey, and post trip assessment. Travel expenses are not included.
  • As needed, we have seasoned first mate/crew based on $500/day
  • Chef & wait staff TBD
  • Boat reviews are scoped and priced based on need
  • Buyer representation on sea trials is usually $250
Although fully insured, for most on-the-water experiences, The Complete Captain should be added on a temporary basis to your insurance policies.
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