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What is the usual daily salary for a delivery mate?

Discussion in 'Yacht Crews' started by Stranstar, Mar 3, 2012.

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  1. Stranstar

    Stranstar New Member

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    Hi all, what would be the fair daily salary for a freelance Mate/Watchkeeper on a 120 footer from France to Ft. Lauderdale??
    Thanks
  2. Capt J

    Capt J Senior Member

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    I would say around $250 USD a day considering it's a trans-atlantic and you're underway 24/7, including all expenses. $200 absolute bare minimum a day, could be as high as $300 a day..... I use a lot of daily mates, but usually under 100' and just for a day...or a delivery but stopping every night in a marina......or once in a while 24/7 deliveries
  3. K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    I would agree with CaptJ if it is a door to door run. Make sure you are also getting a ticket out if the US as a part if the deal and you have a US VIsa if you are not a citizen or Green Card holder.

    You could also maybe bump up your total gain if you can agree to be on for say a month and the delivery takes 1/2 this, gives you the next two weeks to look around after work and a place to eat and sleep.

    Is it a motorboat or rag flapper you are going on?
  4. Stranstar

    Stranstar New Member

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    Thanks both Capt J and K1W1.

    Yes, it is a door to door delivery, with a few stops for fuel.

    K1W1, it is a motor yacht.

    Thanks again for your opinions!