Motor Versus Sail Yacht Job

Yachts are of two types for yacht jobs. There are motor yacht and sailing yachts available for crew positions.

What are the advantages of each?

	MOTOR YACHTS	SAILING YACHTS
Salary	More	Less
Travel	Less	More
Seamanship	Less	More
Guests	Same	Same
Formality	More	Less
Crew Vacation	Same	Same

The above job items are generalizations and there are exceptions. You as prospective yacht crew should investigate what criteria is involved for each yacht job you seek.


One of the most important considerations is money. Salaries are based on experience, skills and yacht size among other things. Motor yachts pay more in salaries but more is expected of the crew. Sailboats pay less but afford more opportunities for the crew.


Motor yachts are more formal regarding uniforms, owner and guest relations, and job requirements. That is why the salaries are higher.

Sailing yachts are less formal in uniform requirements, have easier relations between owners/guests and crew, and less formality in carrying out crew duties. Sail yachts move more often and anchor out more than motor yachts.



Sailboats will require more knowledge of sailing and seamenship but will sometimes teach these skills to motivated individuals who can readily carry out other duties.

By Linda Turner, President
Crewfinders International, Inc.