Captain/Engineer

Captain/Engineer - 26m - Private

Open to individuals or Captain/Stew couples.

Start date: May/June 2026

Vessel flag: Canadian

Itinerary: Florida/Bahamas

Homeport: Florida (exact location is flexible)

Accommodations: live-aboard. Captain's cabin with queen bed.

Crew: Captain / Engineer is the only full-time crew, but this position is open to couples

Summary:

Seeking a captain/engineer to take command of a new Horizon FD85. This is a private family program with fantastic owners who have owned boats for many years. Usage is mainly during the winter with trips to the Bahamas. Light summer season usage. The boat is used mainly for family trips and the occasional fishing trip.

Owner is open to docking the boat on the east or west coast of Florida.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent attention to detail and have proven experience maintaining a high standard of vessel maintenance and upkeep. We are looking for someone punctual, organized and personable/family friendly.

Requirements:

100-ton license

Valid B1B1 or US passport

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Must have experience captaining similar sized vessels with strong references

Strong engineering/technical knowledge

Fishing knowledge is a plus

STCW

ENG1

Must speak English to a high standard

Must be willing to comply to a criminal background check prior to employment

Package:

Salary: $8,000 - $10,000 DOE monthly

Paid Leave: 2 weeks the first year, moving up to 3 weeks after first year

Insurance not provided

Discretionary bonus after 1 year

Contract provided