Yacht Management & Maintenance
Comprehensive care for your investment. We handle everything from routine maintenance and system checks to emergency repairs and vendor coordination. Your yacht stays in top condition, ready for your next adventure.
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Captain Services
USCG-certified captains available for vessel relocations, deliveries, fishing trips, cruising excursions, and personalized on-water training. Experienced in everything from Bahamas crossings to Okeechobee Waterway transits.
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Pre-Sale Inspections
Planning to sell your vessel? We work with NAMS and SAMS certified marine surveyors and local yacht brokers to identify potential issues before they become deal-breakers, helping you maximize your vessel’s value.
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Why Choose Equitable Marine?
USCG Certified Professionals Our captains hold current US Merchant Mariner Credentials with commercial towing endorsements. You’re in qualified, experienced hands.
Technical Expertise With backgrounds in aviation mechanics and marine systems, we bring a thorough, technically sound approach to yacht maintenance and operation.
Local Knowledge, Regional Experience Familiar with Florida’s southeast coast, the Okeechobee Waterway, Bahamas crossings, and northeast-to-Florida seasonal runs.
Flexible Service Plans We offer customized management plans tailored to your specific needs and usage patterns—no one-size-fits-all approach.
Meet Captain Mike Ruggeri
Captain Mike Ruggeri brings over 30 years of maritime experience to Equitable Marine. After spending decades fishing and cruising the North Atlantic and offshore canyons, he relocated to southeast Florida where he’s been providing expert yacht management services.
His unique combination of skills— years as a commercial airline mechanic/inspector paired with extensive boating experience—means he understands both the technical systems that keep your vessel safe and the practical realities of life on the water.
Certifications & Credentials:
Maritime Qualifications
- US Merchant Mariner Credential: 100 Ton Master
- USCG 100 Ton Master (Chapman School of Seamanship, Stuart, FL)
- Commercial Towing Endorsement
Technical Background
- FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant Technician (Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL)
Safety & Security
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Current TWIC Card Holder
- Current Passport Holder
Regional Expertise:
- Okeechobee Waterway navigation
- Bahamas crossings
- Northeast to Florida spring and fall migrations
- Southeast Florida coastal and offshore waters
Service Area
Based in Stuart, Florida, on the beautiful Treasure Coast, we provide yacht management and captain services throughout southeast Florida. Our service area extends from Palm Beach to the Space Coast, including:
- Stuart & the Treasure Coast
- Palm Beach & West Palm Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Miami
- Florida Keys (by arrangement)
- Bahamas crossings
- East Coast seasonal relocations
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for a free consultation. Let’s discuss how we can help you enjoy worry-free yacht ownership.
Phone: (772)2425450
Email: Services@equitablemarine.com
Location: Stuart, FL
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