Ronin Grey Marine

South Florida Yacht Management

Your yacht, kept ready

The approach

A captain-led program, not a loose list of vendors

Ronin Grey Marine Yacht Management is based in Miami and looks after owners throughout South Florida. Captain David Guthrie — known as Captain Poda — runs the work himself: the schedule, the vendors, the crew, and the condition of the boat.

The yachts we manage tend to be Italian and European performance boats from about 40 to 80 feet. Each program is written around how the owner actually uses the vessel, then kept current so the next trip starts from a known, ready state.

Captain David GuthrieCaptain Poda · Ronin Grey Marine

The program

Yacht maintenance services

From scheduled system checks to the finish on the topsides, the program covers the work that keeps a yacht reliable and well presented.

Routine care & inspections

  • Scheduled mechanical inspections
  • Engine and generator servicing
  • Oil and fluid changes
  • Air-conditioning system checks
  • Shaft alignment and propeller inspections

Exterior maintenance

  • Hull washing and waxing
  • Teak deck cleaning and sealing
  • Stainless steel polishing
  • Bottom cleaning (diving service)
  • Anti-fouling application

Interior services

  • Deep cleaning and detailing
  • Upholstery and carpet cleaning
  • Interior wood and surface care
  • Air purification and mildew control

Technical & electrical systems

  • Battery inspection and replacement
  • Navigation system checks and updates
  • Electrical system diagnostics
  • Lighting upgrades and repairs

Polishing & paint care

  • Two-step, three-step, and four-step polish
  • Polish with sealant
  • Ceramic coating
  • Oxidation and swirl correction
  • Stainless and metal polishing
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Teak maintenance & sanding

  • Routine two-step teak maintenance
  • Deep cleaning
  • Light and full sanding
  • Caulking and seam inspection
  • Sealing and ongoing care plans
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Complete yacht refits

When the work goes beyond routine upkeep, we plan the project, choose the yard and the trades, and stay on it until the boat is back in the water as specified.

Mechanical upgrades

  • Engine repower or replacement
  • Generator upgrades
  • Stabilizer installations

Electrical & electronics overhaul

  • AV and IT system refits
  • Navigation and radar integration
  • Lighting redesign, inside and out

Interior redesign

  • Custom cabinetry and woodwork
  • New flooring and soft goods
  • Galley upgrades
  • Layout modifications and reupholstery

Exterior enhancements

  • Hull paint or vinyl wrap
  • New teak decking or repairs
  • Structural modifications
  • Swim platform or hardtop installations

Systems modernization

  • Air-conditioning and HVAC upgrades
  • Fuel system modernization
  • Fire suppression systems

Beyond the weekly work

Additional offerings

Ownership has a wider rhythm than maintenance alone. We also prepare boats for survey, stand the yacht up for a season or a weekend, and put the right people on board when you want to go.

Survey readiness protocol

  • Pre-survey inspections
  • Cosmetic and systems touch-ups
  • A written note of likely findings
  • Fast-tracked repairs to meet a closing date

Dockside concierge support

  • Seasonal prep and decommissioning
  • Launch-day readiness
  • Marina coordination and provisioning

Project management

  • Full refit oversight
  • Clear progress tracking
  • Budget and timeline control

Captains, stews and day crew

  • Licensed captains for days out and longer trips
  • Stews for owner and guest use
  • Day crew for washes, moves and events

Deliveries and transport

  • Coastal and intra-Florida deliveries
  • Yard and marina moves
  • A planned handover at the destination

On-demand mobile repairs

  • Emergency response for breakdowns
  • Troubleshooting systems at the dock
  • Parts sourcing and replacement

On the water

Yachts in our care

A few of the Italian and European yachts we look after in South Florida.

The difference

Why owners work with us

No slogans and no borrowed praise — just the way the program is actually run.

01

One captain is accountable

You deal with Captain Poda. The schedule, the vendors, and the condition of the yacht sit with one person, not a rotating desk.

02

The work is coordinated, not handed off

Yards, technicians, and finish crews are booked, briefed, and checked. You are not left to run the project from a text thread.

03

Presentation and systems together

Polish, teak, and wash-downs live in the same program as mechanical upkeep, so the boat looks ready and runs ready.

04

Clear records, no surprises in the paperwork

Invoicing, monthly reporting, and owner documents are kept in order so you can see what was done and what it cost.

How it begins

How a program starts

A straightforward sequence. Nothing is assumed until we have walked the boat with you.

1

A conversation

Tell us where the yacht sits, how you use her, and what is already in motion. No commitment at this stage.

2

A dockside walkthrough

We come to the slip, go through the vessel, and write down her condition as we find it, so the starting point is clear.

3

A written plan

You receive a proposed program covering upkeep, crew, and any yard or finish work, with a single point of contact.

4

The work begins

Vendors are scheduled, the crew is briefed, and you get regular updates as the yacht is brought onto the program.

Miami · South Florida

Talk with Captain Poda

Call or write when you want a program built around your yacht. If you prefer, send a short note with the vessel and where she is kept.