Pelt's Yachting Services Inc.

For more than thirty years I have worked professionally on private yachts and commercial vessels as a captain, engineer, deck officer and onboard operator, across both sail and power.

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My background is practical, hands-on and operational.

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I am not a paper captain and I am not a lifestyle coach.

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My work is focused on running boats properly, safely and quietly.

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I have served on vessels ranging from small tenders and coastal cruising yachts through to large sailing and motor yachts in the 150–200 foot range, operating on the Pacific Northwest coast, the U.S. West Coast, the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and international waters.

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Today, I provide professional yacht delivery, skippered vessel operation and technical support for owners and operators who prefer their vessel to be handled by an experienced professional.

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Professional Background

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I began my career working dockside and in operational roles before moving into full-time professional yachting. Early work included dock operations, small craft handling, vessel maintenance and mechanical support while building sea time and practical systems knowledge.

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I later spent several years working at the

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, where I supported day-to-day marine operations, maintenance and small-vessel servicing while continuing to develop practical mechanical, electrical and systems skills.

From there, I transitioned into full-time professional yachting and offshore delivery work.

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Over the course of my career I have worked in the following roles:

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Captain

Engineer

First Mate / Deck Officer

Delivery Skipper

Refit and commissioning support

Onboard technical and systems specialist

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I have operated both power and sailing vessels, including complex modern yachts with integrated navigation systems, digital networks, hydraulics, stabilizers, and high-load electrical systems.

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Sea Time and Operational Experience

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My professional experience includes:

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Three Atlantic crossings

Multiple transits of the Panama Canal 

Extensive coastal delivery work on both the North American west coast and east coast

Offshore and near-coastal operations in variable and heavy weather

Remote cruising logistics and vessel support

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I have planned and executed long-distance deliveries, repositioning voyages and seasonal movements of yachts between shipyards, marinas and cruising grounds.

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Engineering and Systems Experience

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A major part of my career has been hands-on marine engineering and onboard systems work.

This includes:

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Extensive vessel electrical work and fault tracing

Navigation, sensor and network backbone installations

Mast and rigging wiring on large sailing yachts

Re-routing and replacement of data, power and control cabling

At-sea mechanical maintenance and repairs, including seawater pumps, impellers and auxiliary systems

I have spent significant time on large sailing yachts performing complete mast cabling and systems change-outs following lightning strikes, including multiple full re-runs of electrical and data systems through masts and internal trunks.

I have also carried out hydraulic systems work on large sailing yachts, including:

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removal and replacement of multiple hydraulic lines

specification and coordination of custom-fabricated hydraulic hoses

refit logistics and reinstallation support

In addition, I have been directly involved in major machinery removal and refit work, including partial generator disassembly to allow extraction through limited access hatches, followed by refit coordination and reinstallation support.

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My experience is practical, field-based and earned underway and in shipyards, not limited to bench work.

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Refit, Commissioning and Pre-Sale Support

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I regularly assist owners and clients with refit planning, commissioning and delivery readiness.

This has included:

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pre-sale refit and professional detailing projects

full interior and soft-goods restoration

deep bilge and machinery space remediation

engine-room restoration and presentation

vessel staging and operational readiness

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These projects have directly supported successful and timely vessel sales and commissioning outcomes.

My focus during refits is always on how a vessel will actually be operated, maintained and supported after leaving the yard.

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Vessel Operations and Command

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As a captain and delivery skipper, my operating style is calm, structured and conservative.

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I emphasize:

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disciplined passage planning

conservative weather decision-making

crew management and fatigue control

clean bridge procedures

clear operational roles

reliable onboard routines

I run vessels quietly and professionally.

My goal is uneventful passages and predictable outcomes.

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Professional Scope Today

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My current services focus on:

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Professional yacht delivery

Skippered vessel operation

Private and charter vessel command

Commissioning and post-refit delivery support

Pre-purchase and operational evaluation

Technical and systems support for owners and operators

I work with both power and sailing yachts.

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Boundaries and Operating Philosophy

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I do not operate as a training captain by default.

Owner participation at the helm or structured training is offered only by prior agreement and entirely at the captain’s discretion.

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My services are designed for clients who prefer their vessel to be operated professionally, without ambiguity in command or operational responsibility.

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Personal Operating Standard

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My background includes formal marine training and professional certification, combined with decades of practical experience in real operating environments.

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I bring:

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strong mechanical and electrical competence

deep familiarity with modern integrated navigation systems

practical problem-solving under way

and an understanding of how yachts actually behave offshore and in tight coastal conditions

Above all, I value professionalism, preparation and quiet competence.

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A well-run vessel should feel boring in the best possible way.

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That is how I operate.