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      Captain for Hire Services – Capt. Michael McQueen, 100-Ton Master

      With over 20 years of hands-on maritime experience and a U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Master License, I offer professional Captain for Hire services tailored to vessel owners, charter companies, and private clients who demand precision, safety, and reliability on the water.

      Whether you’re relocating a vessel, hosting a luxury charter, or need a trusted captain to stand in for regular crew, I bring leadership, local knowledge, and a calm command presence to every job. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Potomac River—and up and down the East Coast—I’ve captained yachts, fishing vessels, and charters of all sizes and missions.

      My services include:

      • Yacht relocation and deliveries (coastal or inland)
      • Private and corporate charters
      • Sportfishing operations and tournament runs
      • Safety consultations and vessel familiarization
      • Temporary or seasonal contract assignments

      As a second-generation waterman and Lead Captain for Mahogany Yacht Charters, I understand what it takes to run a vessel smoothly—on and off the water. I’m fully insured, drug-tested, and committed to upholding the highest safety and customer service standards.

      Whether you’re handing over the helm for a day or a month, you can trust that your vessel—and your guests—are in experienced, capable hands.

      Tight Lines!

      Capt. Mike “Knotty” McQueen

      Private Chef/ Cater

      Big O’s Barbecue and Catering specializes in making outstanding food from appetizers to full meals for your Playpen yacht events as well as any other private chef or catering needs. We work with you in creating a menu designed for your nautical outing from drop off catering to having private chef on board.

      All of our menus are customized to your needs so pricing will vary. Let Big O’s Barbecue and Catering make your nautical outing in the Playpen a memorable one for you and your guests.

      Photography and Videography

      Hi,

      I am a photographer and videographer as well as a drone operator who can capture special moments on your yacht or during your outing that’ll last a lifetime.

      Mobile Barista & Bartending

      Hi! 🤗
      I have a Coffi Bar trailer and can help you out with any idea pop up events you may have in mind! We show up and bring the party to you! We have full service barista and bartending packages available.
      We make amazing espresso martinis with freshly brewed espresso! We are licensed and insured to serve up any alcohol you supply us! All we need to get the party started is an outlet to plug in our machine, and of course your guests! Let us know if you’re ever interested

      Hypnotize Luxury Yachts

      Hypnotize Luxury Charters provides luxury yacht rental services in Chicagoland area catering to local visitors alike! Take in the stunning sights of Chicago’s skyline from Lake Michigan—it’s a view of the city like you’ve never seen it before! Perfect for watching the stunning sunset. Exceptional service is paramount, so we ensure all of our captains are USCG license and crew members is carefully trained to exceptional standards. We take pride in providing the best, most memorable experiences for our customers, and we always go above and beyond to leave lasting impressions which make every experience with us a Luxury One.

      Our fleet is professionally maintained and our vessel must pass our golden standard vessel inspection before they are made available for private daily or term charters.

      Our team of yacht maintenance personnel and mechanics take lots of pride in preparing our vessel Sea Ray Sundancer 540 As you, Experience Chicago’s legendary architecture on the river from the best seat in the house on Hypnotize Luxury yacht with family and friends.

      Get up-close and personal to the epic Navy Pier fireworks display every Wednesday & Saturday during the Summer. Choose between viewing from either the Chicago River or Lake Michigan.

      Our Yacht: Sea Ray 540 Sundancer | 55′
      The Sea Ray 540 Sundancer is sure to earn jealous stares from the competition because it once again redefines what a modern express cruiser should be: sleek and distinctive exterior; inviting and thoughtful interior; flexible and intuitive entertaining spaces; and innovative features and amenities.

      Our team of yacht maintenance personnel and mechanics take a lot of pride in preparing our vessel Sea Ray Sundancer for service.

      Party Butlers & Cabana Boys

      Party Boys Inc provides fun, fit, and irresistibly charming party butlers and cabana boys to host, bartend, play party games, apply sunscreen, and keep the energy hyped at your next party on land or water in the Chicagoland area!

       

      Visit us at www.partyboysinc.com for more info or to reserve your party butlers today!

      Boat Share – One season lease of a 2004 35’ Sea Ray Sundancer – $7,500 (Chicago)

      This is a great opportunity for anyone to use a wonderful boat this summer for a fraction of the price of full ownership. The boat is in a slip at Burnham Harbor. The season goes from May through October, sign up now and enjoy the entire season.

      A very clean and well-maintained freshwater boat, it’s been a great boat for our family and can be a great boat for yours for a fraction of the price and none of the headaches of full ownership. The boat can very comfortably hold 6-10 people with a max of 12 people on board at a time due to US Coast Guard regulations.

      There’s plenty of room for family, friends, and almost anything you care to bring onboard the sleek new Sea Ray 320 Sundancer. Thanks to the power of the twin Mercruiser 350s paired with V-drives, you’ll have no trouble leaving your daily routine at the dock as you enjoy hours of relaxing fun on the water. For extended excursions, this stylish cruiser is great for all occasions.

      The boat comes with a Raymarine Radar & GPS. Excellent condition cosmetically and mechanically, and a new Blue Tooth Fusion stereo. The cabin is equipped with AC & Heater system, head with vacuflush unit, shower and hot water heater, two AC/DC refrigerators, microwave, cooktop and sink with lots of storage space/cabinets, TV w/remote, 6’ 5” headroom below, very nice interior upholstery. A 4-person inflatable raft, Stand Up Paddleboard for paddling around the harbor or Playpen. We have two bikes at our slip behind the boat for cruising around the lakefront and going over to Boat Drinks for a bite.

      Other features, the anchor has an electric windlass unit that raises and lowers the anchor, a 150′ anchor line, a custom-made bow pad for sunbathing, a large swim platform off the back with a large cooler and a swim ladder. A nice canvas cover and isinglass that encloses the entire cockpit area, comes with fenders, life jackets, doc lines, and other extras.

      The partners must have boating experience. If you don’t have experience driving a boat like this or would rather enjoy having a few cocktails while out on the lake, you would have to hire a captain to drive it each time.

      You pay for the gas you use each time you take the boat out. It’s an average of about $100 in fuel per 4-hour trip to the Playpen and back.

      We will schedule your use with the other users using an online scheduling software. We have found most people only go out for 3-4 hours at a time, so most of our slots are just 4 hours. You can combine timeslots to use the boat for the entire day.

      Share Options:

      Gold Option:
      35’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER POWERBOAT
      Term: One Season Lease
      5 Month Season, One Season Lease, Mid May to Mid Oct
      Price $9,950
      Timeslots: 9 am – 2 pm, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm, 7 pm – 11 pm
      Total Time Slots: 33
      Allocation of Timeslots: 13 Weekends 7 on Sat, 6 on Sundays, 20 Weekday
      1st Year Training & Initiation Fee $950
      Average Cost per use: $9950/33 uses: $302 per trip

      Silver Option:
      35’ SEA RAY SUNDANCER POWERBOAT
      Term: One Season Lease
      5 Month Season, One Season Lease Mid May to Mid Oct.
      Price $7500
      Timeslots: 9 am – 2 pm, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm, 7 pm – 11 pm
      Total Time Slots: 20
      Allocation of Timeslots: 8 Weekend 4 on Sat, 4 on Sunday, 12 Weekday
      1st Year Initiation Fee $950
      Average Cost per use: $7500/20 uses: $375 per use

      Comparing our share program to chartering or buying your own boat.

      Chartering Costs:
      This is a fraction of the price of chartering out a similar-sized boat that goes for $300 to 400 per hour plus a captain fee of $100 dollars per hour plus a gratuity of 10-20% of the charter fee.
      Total costs:
      4-hour charter at $300 per hour: $1200
      Captain fee: $400
      Gratuity $1200 x .15% = $180
      Total Charter fee per trip: $1780

      Cost of buying and owning a boat:
      Taking care of all of the maintenance of a boat, getting the boat in and out of winter storage at the facility in Zion IL plus the fuel costs and time to do all of it.
      The purchase price of a similar boat is $90,000
      $18,000 Down Payment on an 80% loan
      Loan of $72,000 at 7% interest for 20 years the payments are $555 a month
      Annual Loan Payments: $6,600
      IL State Taxes: $5,400
      Slip Fees: $5,000
      Winter Storage $6,000
      Annual Maintenance $3,000
      Insurance: $3000
      Annual Expenses total of $29,000

      Please call me if you would like to learn more about this incredible opportunity

      Ted

      Private chef

      Hey everyone! I’m a private chef here in Chicago, I can do snacks and platters for any size group. I also love doing plated multi course dinners. Please reach out if you would like me to cook on your boat! Price depends on menu.

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      Mixologist

      I am a professional bartender, specializing in mixology, curating delicious cocktails.

      Chef

      Whatever Lola Wants Private Chef Services is Chicago’s premier luxury boutique caterer. We provide thoughtful and seasonally inspired food and signature cocktails for any occasion.

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