10/24/2024
Engineer/Deckhand/Co-Captain
Responsible for maintaining a 77’ motor yacht and operating the vessel anywhere in the world. MVStarr is based at the Waikiki Yacht Club on the island of O’ahu, Hawaii.
This is a hands-on position! You are expected to maintain the vessel in cruise-ready condition at all times.
Engineering responsibilities:
• The captain/engineer is responsible for completing routine maintenance independently
• Replace or repair failed components, including pumps, inverters, electronics, etc.
• Maintain cleanliness in machinery spaces at all times
• Experience with Maretron, Victron, and Axis cameras is a plus!
• Assist owner in planning and executing system upgrades
Exterior responsibilities:
• Weekly washdowns (typically about 6-8 hours per week)
• Keep stainless polished and spot-free
• Keep windows clean and spot-free
• Polish and protect painted surfaces as needed. Budget available for additional help.
Interior responsibilities:
• Willingness to help with household chores like vacuuming and washing dishes.
Cruising responsibilities:
• Support owner in creating cruise plans
o Local day trips
o Multi-week intra-Island Hawaii cruising
o Multi-month international cruising
• Assess weather forecasts and make go-no go decisions
• Manage government formalities
• Dinghy sailing experience a plus!
The ideal candidate has high standards yet is easy going. They’re eager to learn new systems and processes and is a self-starter who excels in solving problems aboard. The role can be physically demanding and may involve lifting, twisting, kneeling and working in small spaces. No smoking but light drinking is acceptable when appropriate. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, with high-but-reasonable expectations and a willingness to help with projects and mentor crew. This vessel is run family-style; no pressed white uniform, but we expect you’ll treat the owners and guests with respect and eagerness to help. You can read more about the boat, owners, and program at www.mvstarr.com.
Starr will be homeported at Waikiki Yacht Club for the foreseeable future. The engineer/deckhand/co-captain must live nearby (housing allowance and crew car provided), keep Starr clean and operational, and be available for day trips and emergencies. Typically, you’ll have several days’ notice for day trips, and a week or more notice for overnight trips. Day trips occur 2-4x per month and overnight trips are 2-4x per year. Exterior maintenance usually takes about one day per week. The rest of the time is spent troubleshooting and repairing problems, tackling larger maintenance tasks and upgrades, and helping the owner with other projects such as starting an adult dinghy sailing program or helping the local Sea Scout group.
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