Guides

Professional Checklists

Field-tested by a working captain · English & Español

The five Captain JC checklist covers: motor yacht pre-departure, center console, Florida hurricane plan, yacht buyer’s checklist and Bahamas crossing
The Essentials Pack

Five checklists. One standard.

Written by Captain Juan Carlos Castro II (Captain JC) — USCG 200-Ton Master and 500-Ton International Tonnage Compliance (ITC), with 25 years on the water. Clear, branded, print-ready PDFs that put the critical items first, so a departure, a storm or a purchase never rests on memory.

  • Motor Yacht Pre-Departure & Arrival — Engine room & engine start; Electrical, navigation & deck; Safety, compliance & weather; Arrival & shutdown
  • Center Console Pre-Departure & Arrival — Engines; Systems; Safety gear & kill switch; Anchor, weather, guests & stowage
  • Florida Hurricane Plan — Season prep; Watch issued; Securing the vessel; After the storm; Florida marina rules
  • Yacht Buyer’s Checklist — Budget & mission; Walk-through; Survey & sea trial; Compare up to three boats; Closing & taxes
  • Bahamas Crossing Checklist — Weather window; Boat, fuel & comms; Bahamas entry; Return to the U.S.; Float plan
Sample page from the Center Console Pre-Departure checklist
Sample page · Center Console Pre-Departure
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Pricing

Essentials Pack

$49 USD

Five professional checklists in print-ready PDF.

  • Motor Yacht Pre-Departure & Arrival
  • Center Console Pre-Departure & Arrival
  • Florida Hurricane Plan
  • Yacht Buyer’s Checklist
  • Bahamas Crossing Checklist
  • Pack cover and index · English and Spanish editions
Fillable

Premium Fillable Pack

$69 USD

Everything in Essentials, plus the English set as fillable PDFs with form fields and check boxes — type, save and reuse every trip.

  • All five checklists, fillable (English)
  • Check boxes and text fields you can save
  • Print-ready English and Spanish editions included
Coming soon

Expanded Pack (6–8 checklists)

$79 USD

The Essentials pack plus 1–3 additional checklists — in preparation.

  • Everything in Essentials
  • Additional topics to be announced
  • Coming soon — ask to be notified

Pack + Captain’s Call

$149 USD

The Essentials pack plus a 30–60 minute one-to-one Captain’s Call to apply it to your boat and your plans.

  • Essentials Pack (5 checklists)
  • 30–60 min call with Captain JC
  • Your boat, your route, your questions — English or Spanish

Prices in USD. Online checkout is not available yet — request your pack by email or phone and Captain JC will confirm payment details and deliver your PDFs by email.

Edición en español

Every checklist, en español.

Each pack includes a full Spanish edition of all five checklists, written in natural nautical Spanish — sala de máquinas, válvulas de fondo, hombre al agua — so your whole crew and family can work from the same page.

La edición en español de todas las listas está incluida en cada paquete. The fillable set is currently English only.

Need more than a checklist?

Every checklist ends with services you can book directly: hurricane moves and haul-out runs, sea-trial attendance for buyers, yacht deliveries, and the 30–60 minute Captain’s Call.

Guides FAQ

How do I receive the PDFs?

There is no online checkout yet. Tap Request to purchase to email Captain JC; he will confirm payment details and send your download link by email.

Is there a Spanish edition?

Yes. Every pack includes a Spanish edition (Edición en español) of all five checklists, written in natural nautical Spanish rather than machine translation. The fillable set is currently in English.

Are the checklists a substitute for official requirements?

No. They are practical operating aids based on professional experience. Regulations, fees and forms change, so verify current requirements with the Coast Guard, CBP, Bahamas Customs and your insurer, marina and surveyor.

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