JOE SCHALKCAPTAIN & MARINE ENGINEER
BASED IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
Powerboat & sailing-vessel deliveries.
Captain services, marine engineering, and custom boat projects.
CAPTAIN JOE SCHALK
POWER & SAIL DELIVERIES / ENGINEERING / CUSTOM PROJECTS
EXPERIENCE THAT GOES BEYOND THE HELM
One point of contact for the passage ahead
and the projects that get you there.
A USCG 100 Ton Master for powerboats and sailing vessels. Relief captain work, owner-accompanied trips, and practical help getting comfortable with your boat.
Powerboat or sailing vessel, get your boat where it needs to be with a captain who brings both seamanship and engineering knowledge to the passage.
DDE 4000 HP marine engineer and ABYC Master Technician. Hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and shipyard project coordination for your boat.
Practical fabrication for pleasure boats. A&J Custom combines custom CNC design, machined wood and plastic parts, and electrical system design to make your ideas work aboard.
POWERBOAT & SAILING-VESSEL DELIVERY
I deliver both powerboats and sailing vessels. Whether your passage is under power or under sail, I bring practical seamanship and engineering knowledge, with preparation tailored to your boat.
Whether you’re relocating for the season or bringing a recent purchase home, let’s work through the boat, the route, and the timing.
Discuss your deliveryFROM FIRST CONVERSATION TO FINAL TIE-UP
Tell me whether your vessel is power or sail, along with its make, model, location, destination, and any known issues. We’ll discuss the scope and whether the trip is a good fit.
Review vessel readiness, crew needs, route, weather windows, and expected costs before agreeing on the passage.
Agree on updates while underway and finish with a clear handover, including any observations from the trip.
SMALL SHOP. PRACTICAL FABRICATION.
A boat has a way of revealing what needs to fit better, work harder, or last longer. That’s where A&J Custom comes in.
Custom CNC design, machined wood and plastic parts, and electrical system design—all with a practical marine focus. Bring me the idea, the measurements, or the onboard system you want to improve.
Bring your project to the shopMEET YOUR CAPTAIN
USCG 100 Ton Master. DDE 4000 HP Engineer. ABYC Master Technician.
My background spans captain and engineering roles across research, charter, and specialty vessels. My experience includes vessel operations, machinery troubleshooting, maintenance, crew leadership, and shipyard projects, bringing practical seamanship and technical knowledge to both powerboats and sailing vessels.
I bring that same practical approach to private owners: understand the boat, communicate clearly, and give the job the attention it deserves.
Certified in diesel engines, air conditioning & refrigeration, and advanced electrical.
USCG 100 TON MASTER · DDE 4000 HP ENGINEER
LET’S GET STARTED
FLORIDA KEYS & BEYOND
A delivery, a mechanical question, or a project you’ve been meaning to tackle. Tell me about your boat and what you have in mind.
joeschlk@gmail.com 305.879.8679For a delivery, include whether your boat is power or sail, its size, departure point, destination, and preferred dates.