Sail Quest provides professional, legal, and meticulous vessel logistics for private owners, buyers, and manufacturers worldwide. With a proven track record spanning thousands of blue-water miles, we treat your investment with absolute care, ensuring your vessel is delivered safely, cleanly, and seamlessly to any destination.

What We Provide

• Pre-Voyage Inspection: A meticulous, multi-point check of standing/running rigging, safety gear, bilge systems, and structural integrity before a line is cast.

• Engine Room Logistics: Rigorous daily checks of fluids, belts, and cooling systems with detailed tracking logs.

• Owner Communication: Daily satellite tracking updates and float plan progress reports so you always know where your vessel is.

• Vessel Condition: Your boat arrives clean, organized, and thoroughly washed down, with a comprehensive final captain’s report detailing system performance.

Captain John Hines

As a professional USCG Master Mariner, sailing instructor, and the owner of Sail Quest, LLC. Captain Johnrings dedicated command and extensive offshore experience to every vessel delivery. Specializing in long-range coastal and blue-water passages, John has commanded diverse vessels—including modern cruising catamarans, classic monohulls, and powerboats—through complex routes spanning the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and all the way up the Atlantic Seaboard to Connecticut. Beyond his thousands of miles of proven seamanship and weather routing, John possesses deep technical expertise in marine engineering, including diesel engines, onboard electrical systems, and marine plumbing. This background allows him to confidently troubleshoot systems issues at sea and ensure that every vessel under his care is managed with strict preventative maintenance and unparalleled professionalism.