Essential Services for Sail & Motor Yacht Owners.

Yacht Brokerage

Professional representation for buyers and sellers throughout California. With decades of sales and financing experience, Captain Dave provides strategic pricing, negotiation expertise, and steady guidance from listing to closing.

Marine Surveys

Comprehensive marine surveys and vessel inspections to ABYC standards for:

Insurance underwriting
Pre-purchase evaluations
Marina compliance requirements
Safety and seaworthiness assessments

Captain & Delivery Services

USCG licensed Master Mariner available for boat deliveries, captain-for-hire services, charter arrangements, and professional consultation.

Based in the Bay Area —

Serving Boaters throughout California

Captain Dave Talton is a highly experienced maritime professional with decades of hands-on sailing and boating expertise. A seasoned blue water cruiser, Capt Dave has logged extensive offshore miles and brings deep knowledge of passagemaking, vessel systems, and real-world seamanship.

He serves as a USCG Auxiliary Coxswain and Instructor, where he leads on-water operations and provides hands-on training in seamanship, navigation, and boating safety. In addition, he holds a USCG Master’s License, reflecting his advanced qualifications in vessel command, safety management, and maritime operations. Also, USCG Fishing Vessel Examiner and Pollution Inspector.

Capt Dave specializes in weather routing and voyage planning, helping mariners make informed, safety-focused decisions for coastal and offshore passages. His technical expertise is backed by his credentials as an ABYC Certified Technician, ensuring industry-standard knowledge of marine electrical, mechanical, and safety systems.

Combining decades of blue water experience with technical certification and instructional leadership, Capt Dave Talton delivers practical expertise, safety-focused guidance, and trusted professional service to boat owners and mariners alike.

Fulfilling Dreams – One Boat at a Time

"I had the pleasure of working with CAPT Dave during the America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013 and doing various charters on SF Bay after that. His knowledge and professionalism was appreciated and even comforting during busy times on the Bay with extreme marine traffic. I hope to work with him again, soon."

—CAPT Larry, circumnavigator and author, “Boy Behind the Gate”
"My partner and I hired CAPT Dave to manage our new boat – a 45’ power cat – and teach us how to run it. He did a great job with instruction and maintaining the boat, keeping it perfect running condition for the seven years until CAPT Dave sold it for us, getting top dollar.. It was a pleasure working with Dave."

—Lionel A
"CAPT Dave was our agent for the purchase of our 65’ Marquis. We'd never had a boat of this size. He not only negotiated a great deal for us but helped oversee the survey and work done after the purchase. He also was invaluable with teaching me how to handle the boat in all conditions. We can’t thank CAPT Dave enough for the many hours of fun we experienced from our new yacht."

—Larry and Karen C

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
captdave@dktyachtservices.com

Phone
‭(415) 205-0687‬