Safe Transfer of an 85-Foot Lamberti to the Shipyard — Crew & Inspection by Prisa Yachts
Moving an 85-foot Lamberti to a shipyard isn’t a casual harbor hop. Yard schedules are tight, channels can be narrow and busy, and low-speed handling reveals issues that never show in a sea trial. Prisa Yachts delivers a qualified delivery crew paired with a structured inspection, so your yard period starts safely, on time, and with clear documentation.
Why a Yard Run Is Different
A yard approach concentrates risk in the last mile: limited maneuvering room, cross-winds or current, traffic, and strict haul-out slots. Small oversights (a soft thruster, a hot running gear seal, a clogged strainer) can snowball at the pier. Our process reduces variables before lines come off.
Two Pillars: Qualified Crew + Structured Inspection
1) Qualified Delivery Crew.
We staff with licensed professionals experienced in 80–100 ft yachts and tight-quarters operations:
- Captain (large-yacht handling, docking plans, contingency calls)
- Mate/Engineer (live systems monitoring, troubleshooting, checklists)
- Deckhand (fenders, lines, clear communications at close range)
Where prudent, we add a local pilot or tug standby for cross-current basins or confined fairways.
2) Structured Inspection (Pre-Departure & Pre-Dock).
Our checklist focuses on what matters for low-speed control and safe intake:
- Propulsion & Steering: helm hard-over timing, rudder indicator correlation, electronic control response
- Cooling & Fuel: raw-water flow at idle and maneuvering rpm; filter condition and differential pressure
- Electrical & Nav: thrusters under load, windlass breaker, redundant comms, nav backup
- Deck Readiness: fender plan by side, spring line order, tug/assist points
- Emergency Gear: bilge pumps/manual backups, fire stations, E-stop familiarity
Outcome: a yacht that’s not only running, but ready for a controlled, low-speed approach in a busy yard.
How We Execute
- Planning Window: route, tides, bridge openings, VTS advisories; we target slack water for the final approach.
- Departure: engines warm, thrusters tested, comms check complete, fendering pre-rigged for berth changes.
- En-Route: engineer tracks temps/pressures/flows while the bridge maintains conservative speed and stopping margins.
- Approach & Docking: briefed hand signals, spring-line order, and pre-agreed go-around criteria; deck keeps fenders live and mobile.
- Handover: we deliver a Condition & Handover Report (photos, hour meters, recommended yard checks).
What You Receive
- Crewed transfer (Captain + Mate/Engineer + Deck as required)
- Inspection report (pre-departure and arrival notes with photos)
- Passage plan (route, timing, tide/bridge info, yard coordination)
- Clean handover (documented condition, snags for yard attention)
Why Prisa Yachts
Yard time is expensive; last-mile mishaps are avoidable. Our combination of professional crewing and a disciplined inspection routine keeps your Lombardi’s transfer predictable, documented, and on schedule.
Book your yard transfer with Prisa Yachts—arrive safely, cleanly, and ready to work.