Our Captains
Chris Luckerath
Chris Luckerath has been involved with Pacific Yacht Management since day one. A Seattle born and raised mariner, it's hard to find him far from the water. He has been captaining for well over 15 years with a 100-ton US Merchant Marine captains licence.
Starting out in the industry as a bilge monkey, Chris progressed to the VP of Operations at Shilshole Bay fuel dock. He has been managing and captaining the same boats for PYM for over 18 years with great repeat customer relations. Chris's knowledge and abilities throughout all systems of the boat makes him a trustworthy and reliable person to leave in charge of your vessel.
As project manager, Chris leads our engineering, carpentry, and electrical teams with great time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
A few of his qualifications include: Supertech Dometic certified, qualified to service and install Kabola boilers in US and Canada & Level 1 Racor VMT Water Maker Technician.
Contact Chris
chris@pacificyachtmanagement.com
Yacht Deliveries
We offer qualified captains and crew that focus on boat deliveries, sea trials, and guest cruises. With 15+ years of return customers, that trust us to make their summer cruising a memorable and comfortable experience, you too can rely on PYM to for all your crewing and captain’s needs. We have delivered boats all across the US and Alaska and further offshore to Alaska, Japan, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean.
M/Y Or Noir
Underway with Captain Chris
M/Y Ranger
Soaking up the Toba Wilderness Resort views in BC
M/Y San Souci
Delivery to Comox, BC
M/Y Or Noir
Docked in one of her summer destinations
Heading through the Ballard Locks
Summer sunset on the water
A few boats we manage- enjoying summertime cruising
M/Y Vicorious
Delivery via ship: Baltimore-Florida-Mexico-California
M/Y Vicorious
Delivery via ship: Baltimore-Florida-Mexico-California
M/Y Vicorious
Delivery via ship: Baltimore-Florida-Mexico-California
M/Y San Souci
European trip
M/Y Or Noir
Manuvering 'Duck Dodge' on Lake Union, Seattle Wa
M/Y pendana
Entering Seattle
M/Y Ranger
Delivery back to Seattle towing tender
M/Y Ranger
Delivery back to Seattle
M/Y Ranger
Delivery in Toba, BC
M/Y Ranger
Heading through the Ballard Locks
Underway on summer boat deliveries
Returning a customers boat through the Seattle Canals
Coming into the Ballard Locks
M/Y Ranger
Delivery into Desolation Sound, BC
Discover Your New Cruising Neighborhood
Would you like to see more of the San Juan Islands or has Desolation Sound always been on your cruising bucket list?
With homegrown, local captains- we know the spots! Summer cruising north of Seattle has plenty to offer and we can deliver your boat straight to the destination. Working in conjunction with Kenmore Air seaplane charters; even the most isolated areas are possible.
Our captains are experienced with all shape and size vessels, not only delivering private vessels but captaining charter yachts wanting to give their guests an exciting new insight into the Pacific Northwest. With private anchorages, bays with surprisingly warm water and great fishing hot-spots, we can help you achieve the best yacht-cation.
Delivering M/Y Ranger from Toba Wilderness Resort. Desolation Sound, Canada.