Yacht management
A practical shore-side program for owners who want maintenance and preparation to keep moving between trips. Salt Life coordinates the routine details around your vessel, service history, and boating plans.
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Yacht Management & Marine Services · Palm Beach County
Every detail handled.
More time on the water.
Your one-stop shop for all your vessel’s needs. Marine management, technical expertise, and captain and crew support—brought together around you.
VESSEL CARE. TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. PERSONAL SERVICE.
PALM BEACH COUNTY · SOUTH FLORIDA
A more complete approach to vessel care
One point of contact.
Your entire vessel in mind.
Owning a boat should leave you looking forward to the next trip. Salt Life brings the maintenance, repairs, preparation, and people together so the details keep moving between visits to the dock.
From a single electrical repair to a recurring care program, we shape the scope around your vessel and priorities, with clear communication from the first conversation.
Discover our approach ↗Find your next step
What does your
vessel need?
Explore the service that fits your plans. Each page explains the scope, what to share, and how to get started.
Marine electrical & electronics
Intermittent electrical faults and aging helm installations can interrupt a day aboard. Salt Life brings a methodical approach to troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades, with the work defined around the systems actually installed on your boat.
Explore this service ↗Maintenance & detailing
Bring the systems below deck and the presentation at the dock into the same care plan. Arrange a defined repair, exterior care, interior readiness, or coordinated maintenance around your vessel’s condition and schedule.
Explore this service ↗Captain services & crew
Plan your onboard support around the vessel, route, dates, and duties. Salt Life helps coordinate captain and crew requests for owner trips, vessel moves, and the preparation and guest care that happen around them.
Explore this service ↗Complete care, thoughtfully connected
One vessel.
A full range of expertise.
Practical support for the systems, schedules, and people that keep your boating plans moving.
01 / Vessel management
Care that follows
your vessel’s needs.
Build a practical program around your boat, how you use it, and the work it needs. Keep routine upkeep, service scheduling, and follow-through connected through one point of contact.
- Weekly, biweekly & monthly care options
- Routine vessel visits & system checks
- Maintenance records & owner updates
- Vendor, yard & service coordination
02 / Electrical & electronics
Precision behind
every connection.
From an intermittent fault to a complete helm upgrade, bring a methodical approach to the systems you depend on. Clear diagnostics help establish what needs attention and what comes next.
- DC & AC electrical troubleshooting
- Helm rewires, circuit labeling & wiring repairs
- Navigation electronics & NMEA 2000 networks
- Battery, charging, lighting & audio systems
03 / Maintenance & presentation
Ready below deck.
Remarkable at the dock.
Combine the work you see with the care you rely on. Arrange mechanical attention, onboard system repairs, and exterior or interior care around a clear scope and schedule.
- Diesel, generator & hydraulic troubleshooting
- Pumps, plumbing, sanitation & windlass systems
- Compounding, polishing, wax & finish care
- Interior readiness & specialist repair coordination
04 / Captain services & crew staffing
The right people.
A better day aboard.
Bring your onboard team together around your vessel, your plans, and your guests. From a captain for an owner trip to support on deck and in the interior, start with the roles you need.
- Captains for owner trips, moves & deliveries
- Mates & deckhands for onboard support
- Stewards & stewardesses for interior & hospitality
- Crew coordination around your vessel’s needs
A closer look / Marine electrical
Good work goes
beyond the surface.
Organized wiring, deliberate troubleshooting, and attention to the details behind the helm. Explore an onboard electrical walkthrough and talk with Luke about the systems aboard your vessel.
Discuss a technical projectConsistent care / Flexible commitment
Month-to-month
maintenance packages.
Choose the level of attention your vessel needs. Each package combines scheduled checks and owner updates with a clear plan for ongoing care. No long-term commitment.
Routine oversight
Basic
A practical foundation for owners who want regular checks, a maintenance calendar and a monthly photo report.
Month-to-month Discuss BasicMore frequent attention
Professional
Weekly vessel checks, more frequent owner updates and service coordination for a connected maintenance routine.
Month-to-month Discuss ProfessionalPersonalized vessel care
Premier
A tailored schedule, priority coordination and operational checks built around your vessel and boating plans.
Month-to-month Discuss PremierCompare what’s included.
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| Vessel care and support | Basic | Professional | Premier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled vessel checks | 2 per month | Weekly | Weekly or more, tailored |
| Battery, shore power and bilge review | Included | Included | Included |
| Fluid, leak and visual machinery checks | Included | Included | Included |
| Photo updates and owner reports | Monthly | Every two weeks | Tailored to your needs |
| Maintenance calendar | Included | Included | Included |
| Vendor and service coordination | Limited | Included | Priority |
| On-water operational checks | Available as an add-on | Periodic, as agreed | Included within agreed scope |
| Emergency coordination | Business hours | Priority | Priority and after-hours |
Packages are tailored to your vessel’s size, systems, condition and location. Parts, repair labor, detailing, specialist services and standalone captain assignments are quoted separately unless expressly included in your written scope. Visit schedules, operational checks, response availability and month-to-month renewal and cancellation terms are confirmed before service begins.
Find the right package for your vessel ↗Planned care / Personal attention
A clear plan.
From the first visit onward.
Choose a one-time service or discuss weekly, biweekly, or monthly care. Every plan starts with your vessel.
Start with what matters.
Review your vessel’s condition, service history, usage, and immediate priorities. Establish what needs attention now and what can be planned.
Agree on the details.
Define the tasks, visit schedule, and communication. Discuss repairs, parts, and specialist services before additional work is approved.
Keep care moving.
Stay informed with visit updates, maintenance records, and follow-up on open items. Adjust the program as your boating plans change.
Technical services & maintenance
Captain Lucas
“Luke” Smith
Meet Captain Lucas “Luke” Smith, founder of Salt Life Professional Services, USCG 50 GRT Master, and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Based in Palm Beach County, Luke brings the perspective of a working captain and the hands-on skills of a marine technician to every vessel he cares for.
Originally trained in fire and rescue, Luke brings that same level of preparation to every vessel. That foundation shapes his attention to detail, respect for safety, and belief in being ready before a problem arises—from routine system checks to preparing for a day underway.
His background includes developing and managing dive operations for his own ventures and other operators, running South Florida dive charters, operating liveaboard vessels, and serving as a pilot boat captain with Palm Beach Harbor Pilots. That experience has shaped his understanding of the planning, vessel upkeep, team coordination, and guest care that dependable marine operations require.
Beyond the helm, Luke’s experience covers marine electrical troubleshooting, complete helm rewires, navigation electronics and NMEA 2000 networks, diesel engines, generators, hydraulics, and onboard plumbing. He also brings practical experience with fiberglass, gelcoat, and finish work—connecting the details behind the scenes to the boat you see at the dock.
Salt Life reflects his approach to boat ownership: one trusted point of contact, clear communication, and a practical plan for keeping your vessel ready. Whether you need ongoing care, a technical repair, or a captain for your next trip, Luke works with you to understand your boat and follow through on what it needs.
USCG MASTER · 50 GRT / PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER
Local vessel care / South Florida
Marine services in
Palm Beach County.
Salt Life supports boat and yacht owners throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida. Whether your vessel is in the West Palm Beach area, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, or Boca Raton, share the marina and services you need so availability can be confirmed.
Coordinate an electrical project, arrange recurring maintenance, or discuss captain and crew support through one point of contact. Access, travel, and scheduling are agreed for each request.
Check service at your marina ↗Before we come aboard
A few helpful details.
Can I arrange ongoing vessel care?
Yes. Choose a Basic, Professional or Premier month-to-month maintenance package. Compare the included checks, owner updates and coordination above, then contact Luke to tailor the scope to your vessel.
Can you help with one specific repair?
Yes. Contact Luke for electrical troubleshooting, electronics, onboard system repairs, or a defined maintenance project. Photos and equipment details help guide the initial conversation.
Which crew roles can I request?
Captains, mates, deckhands, stewards, and stewardesses. Crew requests are coordinated around the vessel, dates, duties, and experience required. Availability, qualifications, and scope are confirmed for each request.
How do I get a quote?
Send your vessel’s make and length, marina, service needs, and preferred timing. Your estimate is based on the agreed scope, with parts and specialist services discussed as needed.
Where do you provide services?
Salt Life is based in Palm Beach County and serves South Florida. Share your marina or vessel location so availability and scheduling can be confirmed.
Let’s talk about your vessel
Your next trip
starts with one call.
Tell us what you need—from ongoing management and technical repairs to captain services and crew. We’ll help define the next step.