Harbor Lights & Moonshine — 1979
The breezy, vinyl-era debut that put YachtSea on the map: mellow harmonies, warm Rhodes piano, and a light guitar that becomes a band signature. Reached number one on the island of Yap and remains the choice of those that couldn't afford Kenny Loggins records.
Dockside Affairs — 1981
Romantic, cinematic, and sax-heavy — this is YachtSea’s “date-night” album: candlelit docks, champagne, and slow grooves. The production is warm and cinematic; it became their signature era. A popular album among pelicans in love!
Tropic of Smooth - 1982
A little slicker, a little more synth-forward — YachtSea leaned into airy production and tighter hooks. This album contains their early staple “Nightship” an obvious rip-off, um, tribute to the Commodores "Nightshift." Album artwork features Dan "The Man" and his wife circa 1982!
Ocean Avenue Mirage- 1985
Of course YachtSea, like everyone else in the world, became influenced by the success of Miami Vice. The Skipper started to look like a Don Johnson clone and this is the period when Ed "No Socks" stopped wearing socks. Good thing too, because he had been wearing the same pair of "lucky" socks since 1979!
Mariners Moon - 2020
YachtSea’s reunion record after a long hiatus. Mature, reflective songwriting with tasteful nods to their classic sound: lived-in vocals, subtle pedal-steel, and tasteful sax flourishes. A warm, nostalgic comeback that pairs old-school arrangements with modern clarity.