The Yacht’s Helm is working on a number of projects. Please take a look below and send us a message if you have an idea!

Boatswain

Vessel maintenance is the combined effort of a variety of skilled craftsmen. Sailmakers, riggers, mechanics, woodworkers, electricians, and painters are to name a few. The level of sophistication of today’s marine systems requires specialized experts. Many of these craftsmen operate independently or are subcontracted by a boatyard. A boat owner planning a major retrofit or simply wanting assurance that their boat is being maintained will find comfort in building a relationship with the craftspeople performing the work on their vessel. The Yacht’s Helm™ provides an interface between the boat owner and the craftsman. Most of the time the owner is remote and communication can be difficult. Using the “Boatswain’s login” a trusted craftsman can have access to the boat’s preventative maintenance schedule and advise the owner regarding the work that needs to be done on the vessel. Work orders to be issued to the marina/boatyard or other craftsmen can be jointly developed by the Boatswain and the boat owner using TYH forms. Progress updates and routine vessel checks including uploaded photographs will keep the remote owner involved and prevent misunderstandings. Building these relationships between owners and the craftsmen operating their small businesses is a key objective of The Yacht’s Helm™. Serving as a Boatswain and advisor is an excellent way to add another revenue stream to one’s business and can develop into long lasting relationships with your clients. 

Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Yacht’s Helm Boatswain.

Vessel Surveys

The centerpiece of The Yacht's Helm™ is the ability to capture and maintain the key information about a member's boat in a database that can later be used for a number of purposes. A snapshot of the current state of a boat is a Vessel Survey. Insurance companies, lenders, and yacht brokers rely on a vessel's survey to establish its value. When purchasing a new or used boat it is wise to employ the services of a Certified Yacht Surveyor to help determine the seaworthiness of the vessel and identify what improvements or repairs are needed to serve its intended purpose. TYH provides a systematic approach to recording a vessel's information which together with the surveyor's observations and suggestions can generate a report suitable for certification by the surveyor and presentation to the client.

The Boatyard

Boats, if they are not at sea, are usually found in marinas or boatyards. It is here that the owners usually become separated from their boats. They have to return home to distant cities and can only dream about the next time they are “on the boat”. Many leave in haste and do not time to make clear decisions about the maintenance that needs to be done on their boats. As the membership in TYH grows, boat owners will want to use the tools in TYH to place work orders and monitor the progress made on jobs the marina or yard are performing. Because The Yacht’s Helm provides a tool for owners to track maintenance items it is likely that this will generate more opportunities to schedule work while they are away from their boats. Marinas and boatyards that are members in TYH will have a convenient tool to reach out to their clients with news about events or special promotions they are running. The businesses taking care of our member’s boats are very important to the safety and enjoyment of our time on the water. The Yacht’s Helm™ wants to work with you to create a mutually beneficial relationship and keep our owners connected with their boats.

Please contact us if your Boatyard or Marina would like more information.

You don’t actually have to own a boat to be a part of TYH. Your boat may be virtual, one that you would want to own one day in the future. You can become as involved as the rest of us in the planning of your first voyage in the boat of your dreams. Much of the enjoyment of boating is learning about how to safely spend your time on the water. The more we learn about the time and costs involved in boat ownership translates into better decisions when purchasing a boat. TYH provides a tool to use in the configuration of your virtual vessel. Maybe you want to sail the world or just take your kids fishing a bit offshore, you can get started with the planning process at The Yacht’s Helm™