Engines need to run
Diesel and gas engines like regular attention. Sitting too long can expose weak batteries, fuel issues, corrosion, belt problems, leaks, and cooling concerns.
Seattle • Lake Union • Lake Washington • Puget Sound
Your boat should not sit there and rot.
Monthly yacht management by a hands-on marine mechanic and experienced captain. I come aboard, run your systems, check the boat, and help catch problems before they turn into expensive surprises.
25+ years marine experience
Mechanic + Captain
$290/month starting plan
The RunMyBoat idea
A monthly checkup for one of the most expensive things you own.
Most boat problems do not happen suddenly. They build quietly while the vessel sits at the dock: moisture, corrosion, weak batteries, water in fuel, stuck pumps, low fluids, bilge issues, fuel contamination, and systems that have not been exercised in months.
RunMyBoat is for owners who are busy, out of town, new to boating, or simply want a professional eye on the vessel every month.
Pacific Northwest reality
Seattle weather is hard on boats.
Cold rain, moisture, condensation, dockside sitting, and long gaps between trips are rough on engines, electrical systems, bilges, fuel tanks, and interiors.
Electrical systems hate moisture
Connections, chargers, pumps, A/C systems, panels, switches, and wiring all need periodic checks in a wet marine environment.
Small codes become big bills
A warning, fault code, odd smell, strange sound, or low reading is easier to deal with early than after a failed weekend trip.
Simple monthly plan
Monthly Vessel Care Plan
$290/month
One scheduled onboard visit per month by a professional mechanic/captain to run, check, and monitor your vessel.
Reserve Your Monthly SlotIncluded in the monthly visit
- Engine and generator start/run where applicable
- Fluid level check: oil, coolant, fuel, water
- Bilge check and bilge pump observation
- Battery and charging condition check
- Electrical and hydraulic system overview
- Visual leak, moisture, corrosion, belt, hose, and odor check
- Fuel contamination concerns and winterization reminders
- Photo/report update with recommendations
Parts, repair labor, emergency calls, fuel polishing, haul-outs, detailed diagnostics, delivery, and captain services are quoted separately.
What I look at
Not a fancy checklist. A real mechanic’s walkthrough.
This is practical yacht care from someone who understands propulsion, electrical, hydraulics, generators, bilges, tune-ups, and what actually fails on boats that sit.
PropulsionMain engines, belts, hoses, cooling signs, oil, fuel, vibration clues, and starting behavior.
ElectricalBatteries, chargers, shore power signs, panels, warning lights, switches, and obvious wiring concerns.
Bilges & PumpsWater level, smell, oil sheen, pump behavior, float switch concerns, and leaks that should not be ignored.
Fuel & FiltersWater in fuel concerns, diesel contamination clues, filter condition concerns, and tank-level awareness.
Owner ReadinessA monthly report so you know what is ready, what is questionable, and what should be handled before the next trip.
A big Northwest problem
Fuel contamination is one of the quiet killers.
Many Seattle boat owners do not realize how much damage water and contamination can create in a fuel tank. A boat that sits with changing temperatures and moisture can collect condensation. Once water is in the tank, filters clog, engines lose power, microbial growth can build up, and corrosion follows.
The goal is not to scare you. The goal is to keep a professional eye on the boat before the problem becomes a tow, a ruined weekend, or a major repair.
Who is coming aboard?
A mechanic who can run the boat — and a captain who understands the machinery.
I am not sending a random checklist person. RunMyBoat is built around hands-on experience: yacht management, mobile marine repairs, vessel delivery, sea trials, diesel and gas engines, generators, electrical, hydraulics, and real-world problem solving aboard boats.
That combination matters. A boat is not just an engine, and it is not just a pretty interior. It is a full system that needs to be exercised, checked, and watched.
Additional services
Monthly plan first. Extra work when the boat needs it.
Mobile Marine Repairs
Diesel, gas, generators, belts, hoses, tune-ups, cooling, fuel, leaks, and troubleshooting.
Captain Services
Vessel delivery, sea trials, owner training, pre-trip preparation, and onboard systems walkthroughs.
Winterization
Seasonal protection, de-winterization, cold weather readiness, and system-specific recommendations.
Yacht Management
Custom plans for owners who need more than one monthly checkup.
Original work photos
These are real photos from my work, not stock images.
The site uses your actual engine rooms, diagnostics, repairs, sea trials, haul-outs, and onboard work to show that RunMyBoat is hands-on and real.
Start monthly yacht care
Get your boat on the monthly route.
Call now or send a request. Tell me where the boat is moored, boat size, engines, and what systems you want watched.