for Many of Our L.I. Sound
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In reality, on an average 36’
fiberglass boat, the time commitment required for an owner to
keep everything up on his/her own would probably average about
8-16 hours per week. And that does not include handling the
unexpected repair, replacement or installation of new gear,
which also goes with the territory. In addition to the time
required, understanding the proper way to maintain a yacht is a
whole other group of skills and expertise that is gained
over years of experience. Again, a time-consuming process.
Knowing which products or materials are right (or wrong) for a
specific job, and how to best repair breakdowns or install new
gear isn’t learned without years spent sailing, cruising
and working on and around boats. (You’re not using Windex to clean
your lexan ports or hatches are you? Hope not.)
So, what are your choices as an owner?
You can retire so you’ll have enough time on your hands.
Or just maintain things yourself when you get around to it,
then pay the boatyard to fix things that fail when the lack of
proper maintenance kicks in. At DMYS, we offer an alternative.
We’ll set up a maintenance plan for
your yacht and treat her as if she were our own. It can be a
simple, inexpensive one, where we handle a few things on a
regular schedule. Or, it can be a more comprehensive plan. One
where we take care of everything for you, including overseeing
and managing major projects and refits, delivering the yacht
wherever requested, and even getting her ready to go for a sail
or cleaning her up afterward. We’ll research, locate and
deal with all the vendors, boatyards, various fabricators, etc.
on your behalf. And we’ll very likely save you money in
the long run—and loads of time.
In a management or maintenance program,
any of the work services we normally offer at DMYS (brightwork,
installations, winch service, general maintenance, etc.) will
be executed directly by us and our low pricing
schedule will be used to set the program rate. Other
types of projects will go out for bids and be managed closely
by us as part of your package. We’ll negotiate the lowest
fee from vendors we consider very capable. We can do all, some,
or simply just cleaning her up for you. Call to discuss a
customized plan that works best for you.
Doug Ely, owner of DMYS, has spent many
years handling the needs of all sized yachts, including simple
general maintenance programs to the management and logistics of
a full blown, 4-year, Grand Prix-level offshore racing campaign
for a 47’ Swan and it’s crew of 14 regulars and 10
alternates. Knowing the ins and outs of the marine industry is
as important as knowing the ins and outs of boats. At DMYS,
we’ve got both well-covered—at reasonable rates.
Buying or Selling?
Visit the extremely
likeable guys at
in Milford, CT. All brokers are NOT
created equal. These guys will go the extra mile for you. We
highly recommend them!
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