Boat & Yacht Sitting
Need to be away from your beloved Boat or Yacht for an extended period of time, but are worried about how it will fair while you’re gone?
SecurityWatchAmerica.com’s Boat and Yacht Sitting Service will give you piece of mind knowing that everything onboard will be fine while you’re away.
Our service can be as simple as a walk-by, or we can perform a full check of all systems including bilges and electronics. All of SecurityWatchAmerica.com’s Professional staff is trained on various boat and yacht systems including bilges and electrical components.
Billed on a per visit basis. Please call us for a personalized quote.
If your concerned about your boat when your gone and would like someone to check on it while you are away for the summer or while on vacation, we can help you. Have one of our Captains stop by periodically, and we will email a notice letting you know the status of each boat visit. Our Captain will check on the boat, lift and dock, and will immediately report any problems or damage, major or minor.
You may create a custom checklist with our Captain, to be gone through as often as you like; every week, every month or even every few days. Choose from a simple visual check outside the boat, or a thorough check of all systems including electronics.
Common requests are:
• Ensure that the lines are secure, and fenders are in place
• Check sail covers and deck canvas
• Make sure hatches and companionways are locked and secure
• Visually check the boat lift and dock
• Ensure shore power cord(s) are connected
• Make sure the battery is charging/charged
• Check that the bilge pump is running correctly
• Vacuum out any standing water
• Make sure the A/C and/or dehumidifier are running
• Check that no mildew or mold are forming
• Check for cabin leaks or any water intrusion
• Run the engine and generator periodically
• Flush the heads periodically
• Report status of the boat after a tropical storm
If you are looking for someone to stay on the boat full time while your gone, we can also arrange for those terms as well.
For full details, a sample of an agreement, or any questions you may have please feel free to Contact us. Rates vary depending on what services you would like to be performed as well as the location of the boat. At this time we offer boat sitting at various docks in the Greater Kentucky Lake area as well as in the Greater Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg, Florida region.
Please feel free to contact us on our website, or you can email us, or call us direct at 727.657.3339. We look forward to hearing from you!
Important Note:
Please note that if a hurricane or storm is coming, there is really no way to guarantee the safety of the boat. In the event of bad stormy weather or if a hurricane warning is given out, the owner is responsible for protecting the boat as needed. SecurityWatchAmerica.com will not be responsible for moving, securing or bracing the boat in any way.
SecurityWatchAmerica.com will report visible damage only; all boat and/or dock maintenance including bottom-cleaning, zinc replacement, engine maintenance, repairs, inside cabin/mold cleaning, are the sole responsibility of the boat owner.
The owner is to make sure all insurance policies are up to date and shall carry all necessary coverages for the boat and understands that SecurityWatchAmerica.com does not carry any insurance for any vessel owned by the client.
SecurityWatchAmerica.com
PO Box 91 • Hardin, Kentucky 42048
Kentucky Lake & Gulf Coast, Holiday, Florida
Phone: 727.657.3339 •