Episode #124: Arnstein Mustad on Yacht Deliveries

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Arnstein Mustad to chat about lessons learned from over 250,000 nautical miles of yacht deliveries. Arnstein has been one of the busiest professional yacht delivery captains in the U.S. since establishing Mustad Marine in 2002.

Hear the behind-the-scenes of yacht deliveries, how to adjust to new boats, how sailing humbles you, the most helpful tools and technologies on the water, and Arnstein’s ideas to improve the future for delivery skippers.

This episode covers everything from deliveries to maple syrup. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• Where do Arnstein’s deliveries take place?
• How did he get into boat deliveries?
• What questions should you ask a delivery skipper?
• How do you find a crew for a delivery?
• What’s the most common boat problem?
• When’s the best time of year to do the Baja Bash?
• What advice does Arnstein have for those considering a career in the maritime industry?
• Short Tacks: Where hasn’t he sailed but wants to?

Check out the episode, and show notes below for much more detail.

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Show Notes

• Arnstein Mustad on Yacht Deliveries
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:35] John Arndt
  • [0:37] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:48] Learn more at MustadMarine.com and @MustadMarine on YouTube and Facebook
  • [1:52] What’s a story that shaped Arnstein as a sailor?
  • [2:38] Seinfeld
  • [4:32] What boat does Arnstein have?
  • [5:02] Where do his deliveries take place?
  • [5:41] How did he get into boat deliveries?
  • [6:15] Does he cruise or race on his own?
  • [8:15] What’s the most difficult part about captaining a new boat?
  • [10:11] What are the most common surprises on a new boat?
  • [11:48] How do you find prospective captains for your boat?
  • [12:51] National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS)
  • [13:22] What questions should you ask a delivery skipper?
  • [16:42] How often is a boat owner aboard for a delivery?
  • [17:29] Social Media
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  • [20:38] How do you find a crew for a delivery?
  • [21:09] Club Nautique
  • [22:08] How much crew should you take on a delivery?
  • [23:01] How much do yacht deliveries cost?
  • [25:02] What’s the most common boat problem?
  • [28:35] Lake Tahoe
  • [30:54] When’s the best time of year to do the Baja Bash?
  • [32:20] Cape Mendocino
  • [36:58] What technology does Arnstein use during deliveries?
  • [37:48] Does he ever do any recreational sailing or racing?
  • Delivery Community
  • [38:28] Is there a community of delivery skippers?
  • [39:18] What did Arnstein do before he became a delivery skipper?
  • [40:22] Working Waterfront
  • [40:41] What advice does Arnstein have for those considering a career in the maritime industry?
  • [41:35] COVID-19
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  • Short Tacks
  • [44:11] What is Arnstein’s dream boat?
  • [45:34] What’s his longest voyage?
  • [46:55] Where hasn’t he sailed but wants to?
  • [49:04] What sailing advice does Arnstein have for the next generation?
  • [49:54] What’s his most important piece of safety equipment in addition to a life jacket?
  • [51:11] With the Old Breed by E.B. Sledge, Typee by Herman Melville, Sea People by Christina Thompson, The Wager by David Grann
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  • [53:15] What final thoughts does Arnstein have?
  • [53:38] Learn more at MustadMarine.com and @MustadMarine on YouTube and Facebook
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  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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