Your Yacht, Always Ready When You Step on the Dock.
Complete vessel management, routine mechanical oversight, and licensed USCG captain services across Sarasota, Southwest Florida, and the Bahamas. We handle the maintenance, vendor coordination, and storm prep so you can focus on enjoying the water.
To remove the stress of yacht ownership through proactive management, transparent communication, and dependable service.
Founded by Captain Edward Palermo (USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal Master Captain), Palermo Yacht Services delivers dependable, hands-on vessel oversight for yacht owners throughout Sarasota, Southwest Florida, and the Bahamas.
The Palermo Standard
Captain-Grade Oversight & Proactive Care
Captain-Grade Inspections
Not just a quick wipe-down. We exercise seacocks, test bilge switches, verify battery charge cycles under load, run engines to operating temperature, and cycle AC units to prevent expensive downtime.
Licensed USCG Master Captain
USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal Master Captain with full marine commercial liability. Your vessel is handled by a credentialed mariner with deep local Gulf and offshore navigation experience.
Direct Photo Inspection Reports
No guessing if your boat was checked. You receive a complete photo inspection report and direct communication after every scheduled service visit.
Core Offerings
Yacht Management & Captain Services
From weekly inspection schedules to offshore vessel deliveries, we handle the work so your boat is ready whenever you are.
Maintenance Plans
Silver, Gold & Platinum Care Tiers
Select a recurring maintenance schedule tailored to your vessel size, equipment complexity, and operating schedule.
Silver
Monthly Care
Trailerable vessels & monthly cruisers
Gold
Bi-Weekly Care
Active cruisers & twin-engine sportfish
Platinum
Weekly Care
Absentee owners & high-value yachts 40'+
About The Founder
Captain Edward Palermo
USCG 200 Ton Near Coastal Master Captain based in Sarasota, Florida. Fully insured and experienced across vessel management, long-haul deliveries, preventative maintenance, owner training, and hurricane preparation.
Captain Edward Palermo
USCG 200 Ton Master
Certified
USCG 200 Ton Master
Engine Experience
Proven Performance
By The Numbers: Credentialed Authority
Real sea time, commercial credentials, and verifiable vessel management results across Southwest Florida and offshore waters.
Owner Endorsements
Trusted by Discerning Yacht Owners
“Having Captain Ed oversee our Viking 52 gives us complete peace of mind. He catches small mechanical issues before they turn into blown weekends. When we step on the boat, it's fueled, spotless, and ready to fish.”
“Captain Palermo handled our vessel delivery from Palm Beach across to Sarasota via Lake Okeechobee and offshore. Professional daily float plans, impeccable bilge and engine checks, and delivered ahead of schedule.”
“During the last two storm seasons, Palermo Yacht Services had our lines doubled, chafe gear secured, and battery systems verified days before the storm hit. You simply cannot replace having a licensed master captain on your dock.”
Yacht Management & Captain Services FAQ
Clear, factual answers to common questions about our vessel care, captain licensing, hurricane preparation, and Florida delivery routes.
Professional yacht management includes weekly or bi-weekly mechanical walkthroughs, running propulsion engines and generators to operating temperature, cycling air conditioning units, verifying battery charge cycles under load, exercising seacocks, scheduling professional washes, and coordinating certified marine vendors with photo inspection reports sent to the owner after every visit.
Service Areas
Florida Coastline & The Bahamas
Ready to take the stress out of yacht ownership?
Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation.