On The Water Service

Captaining Service

An experienced captain to run your boat when you need one, within about 50 miles of LaPorte.

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What We Offer

Professional Captaining

Whether you need your boat moved between locations, delivered after service, or run for a specific trip, our captaining service puts an experienced hand at the helm.

We cover the Chicago area and St. Joe, generally within about 50 miles of our LaPorte facility. Reach out with your route and timing and we will let you know what is possible.

  • Boat delivery after service or storage
  • Point to point relocation
  • Chicago area coverage
  • St. Joe area coverage
  • Experienced, local captains
  • Scheduling around haul out and launch
Aerial view of the Service 1 Marine facility in LaPorte, Indiana

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Tell Us What Your Boat Needs

Fill out the form below and our team will follow up to schedule your service.

Our Process

How Captaining Service Works

  1. 1

    Tell Us Your Route

    Let us know where your boat needs to go and when.

  2. 2

    Scheduling

    We confirm availability and coordinate timing, often alongside a haul out, launch, or transport already planned.

  3. 3

    The Run

    An experienced captain takes your boat from point to point safely.

  4. 4

    Confirmation

    We let you know once your boat has safely arrived.

  • Local Water KnowledgeNew Buffalo, St. Joe, And The Chicago Area
  • Easy To PairWith A Spring Launch, Haul Out, Or Delivery
  • About A 50 Mile RadiusAround Our LaPorte Facility

Frequently Asked Questions

Captaining Service Questions

Generally within about 50 miles of our LaPorte facility, including the Chicago area and St. Joe.

Yes. This is one of the most common reasons clients use our captaining service.

We will go over any specific requirements with you when you schedule, based on your boat and your planned route.

As early as possible, especially during the busy spring launch and fall haul out seasons.

Ready To Get Started?

Tell us your route and timing and we will confirm what is possible.