Motor Yacht Mediterranean
What is the average number of crew members on a 100 ft private motor yacht?
I know we used to have a lot more back in the old days, but with everything going high tech, how many on average are usually employed on today’s 100ft yachts? (say cruising the Mediterranean)
I’d really appreciate it if you knew the titles / ranks (??)
On a typical 100ft motor yacht, the crew may be as few as three or as many as six depending on how the owner uses the boat.
If the owner leaves it in his slip on the intercoastal and only takes it out for a few cocktail cruises, three people to keep it clean, running, and to whip up Manhattans are enough. Captain, First Mate (would probably also be required to have skills as the engineer), Steward.
If the owner is cruising extensively, there will probably be a Captain, Engineer, 2 Stewards, and a Chef. Some of these positions such as stewards will help in the galley at mealtimes, and the engineer will be sometimes needed to help clean cabins. Flexibility is key on a smaller vessel.
The larger the boat, the more specialized the different positions become….A 100ft boat is pretty small when you are talking about crewed yachts. (You will almost never find a 100 footer that has crew accomodations for more than 6 as it is a huge waste of valuable space)
I know of more than one boat(s) (200-300 feet) that have/has a crew of 20 and as many as 36 when the owner and his family are aboard. Their positions are more specific as they have more bodies to cover onboard duties.
Charter motor yacht AMZ, Mediterranean, Greece, yachts-sailing.com
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