Shows
FloatplanBuilding a Better Float Plan with TidePilotSeattle boater and entrepreneur Dave Siegfried joins Matt and Tim to discuss a challenge every cruiser faces: making good decisions about weather, tides, currents, fuel, and timing before leaving the dock. Drawing from years of boating throughout the Pacific Northwest, Dave shares how his experiences on the water led to the development of TidePilot.ai, a new AI planning tool designed to bring critical trip-planning information into one place.The conversation explores real-world cruising scenarios familiar to PNW boaters, including timing tides and currents, choosing inside versus outside routes, planning fuel stops, crossing the Straits, and balancing...
2026-06-2530 min
FloatplanInside the Modern Sea Ray SundancerFor longtime boaters, the Sea Ray Sundancer is one of the most recognizable express cruisers ever built. But today's Sundancer is very different from the boats many owners remember.In this episode of Floatplan, Matt and Tim step aboard a highly-optioned 2020 Sea Ray 320 Sundancer to explore how Sea Ray has reimagined the model for modern boating. From bowrider-style seating and a coupe hardtop to joystick docking, a hydraulic swim platform, retractable SureShade awning, and surprising overnight accommodations, this boat blends dayboat fun with genuine cruising capability.Join us as we tour the boat from bow...
2026-06-1814 min
FloatplanGetting Your Yacht Ready to Sell (Part 2): Detailing, Maintenance & Survey PrepIn Part 2 of our “Getting Your Yacht Ready to Sell” series, we go beyond the basics and dive into the details that can make—or break—a boat sale.We’re joined by Natalie Yuse of Deckhand Detailing and Max French of Pacific Coast Yachting Services to talk about what buyers really notice, the red flags that scare them away, and where owners should invest time and money before listing their boat.From detailing and deep interior cleaning to engine room presentation, deferred maintenance, service records, survey prep, gelcoat repair, paint touch-ups, ceramic coatings, and even owner...
2026-06-101h 01
FloatplanGetting Your Boat Ready to Sell (Part 1): Yard Pros ExplainThinking about selling your boat? Before you list it—or go through survey—there are a few things that can make the difference between a smooth sale and a deal that falls apart.In this episode of Floatplan, Matt and Tim are joined by Paul Zimmer of S3 Maritime and Nigel Barron of Platypus Marine to talk through what boat owners should actually fix before selling, what buyers notice first, and which survey findings most often derail deals.From bottom paint, running gear, canvas, electronics, HVAC, cooling systems, through-hulls, corrosion, and maintenance records, the group shar...
2026-06-031h 03
FloatplanWest Bay Sonship 58 Walkthrough | A Quintessential Northwest Pilothouse YachtThis week on Floatplan podcast, Matt and Tim step aboard another iconic Northwest pilothouse yacht: the 58’ West Bay Sonship.Fresh off the response to the 57’ Tollycraft episode, we’re taking a closer look at what makes the West Bay such a beloved Pacific Northwest cruising platform. From its spacious pilothouse layout and classic Northwest styling to the stand-up engine room, twin generators, stabilizers, and Alaska-ready capability, this walkthrough covers what owners love about these boats—and why the design has stood the test of time.Join us aboard this locally owned (and available for sale) 1998 58’ West Bay S...
2026-05-2019 min
FloatplanFinancial Floatplan: Succession Planning for Boat OwnersWhat happens to the boat when you're done with it?Matt and Tim sit down aboard a 1998 58' West Bay to tackle one of boating's most important — and most avoided — conversations: succession planning. From building your boat into your estate plan, to making sure the next generation is insured and capable of running it, to avoiding family conflict when it's time to sell, this episode covers the practical steps every boat owner should take now, while the boating is still good.Whether you're thinking about passing the boat down or eventually liquidating it, having the righ...
2026-05-1250 min
FloatplanThe Mercury Guy: Inside 20 Years of Outboard Expertise with Carrington CyrIn this episode of Floatplan, Matt & Tim join Carrington Cyr, founder of Carrington Marine and a master Mercury technician with nearly 20 years of exclusive Mercury experience, aboard a Blackfin boat on the water in Seattle. Carrington shares his journey from GM-certified automotive tech to marine specialist, and how he eventually launched his own Mercury Marine dealership from scratch just 11 months ago.The conversation covers Carrington's mobile-first service model, the evolution of Mercury's outboard engine lineup from the supercharged Verado era to today's modular V6/V8/V10/V12 family, and why the new naturally aspirated engines running on 87...
2026-04-2957 min
FloatplanBoat Detailing: What Owners Should Really Be DoingKeeping a boat looking great — and protecting its value — takes more than an occasional wash.In this episode, we sit down with Jose Gallegos of Gallegos Yacht and Boat Service to talk about what proper boat care really involves, from routine washing and detailing to major repairs and refinishing projects. We discuss how often boats should be cleaned and waxed, what happens when maintenance is delayed, and why preventative care is almost always less expensive than restoration.Jose also walks through the process behind more intensive work — like removing old name shadowing from a transom, restor...
2026-04-2318 min
FloatplanGet to Know S3 Maritime: Full-Service Boat Care and a Hands-On Demo Boat for Upgrade Planning In this episode of the Floatplan, Tim and Matt get together with Paul Zimmer and Kalin Tobin from S3 Maritime at Salmon Bay Marine Center in Seattle. The conversation begins with a discussion about who S3 is, what they do, and the range of services they provide — from refits and repairs to fabrication, electrical, and full-service boatyard work — before stepping aboard their extensively upgraded 2003 36’ Riviera Sportfish to see those capabilities in action.Kalin and Paul walk us through the systems installed on S3’s demo vessel, including Garmin and Raymarine electronics, FLIR thermal imaging, Seakeeper Ride stabilization, Dockmate rem...
2026-04-161h 07
FloatplanSame Hull, Different Boat: Tollycraft 57’ Walkaround vs. Tollycraft 57’ WidebodyOn this episode of Floatplan, we do something a little different — a side-by-side tour of two iconic Pacific Northwest yachts built on the exact same hull, but configured two very different ways.We step aboard a pair of 57' Tollycrafts — one walkaround, one widebody — to explore how layout decisions shape livability, usability, and the way people actually boat in the Pacific Northwest. From covered side decks and easier line handling to expansive salon space and entertaining comfort, we break down the real-world trade-offs of each approach. There's no perfect boat — but there is a best fit for how you...
2026-04-0932 min
FloatplanThe Pleasure of Print: A New Boating Magazine for the Pacific NorthwestThis week, Floatplan sits down aboard a refit 1995 Tollycraft 57 with Craig Perry and Todd Feinroth, part of the team behind Nautical Northwest Magazine, to talk about the return of a high-quality print boating publication to the Pacific Northwest. They share how the magazine came to life, the vision behind the launch, and why the response from boaters, brokers, marinas, and marine businesses has been so strong.Craig, a lifelong mariner who grew up at Skyline Marina in Anacortes, and Todd, a 30-year Seattle transplant with a background in venture capital and enterprise technology, explain how the magazine...
2026-03-3140 min
FloatplanDock Chat with Shane McCall: Diving, Zincs, and Underwater MaintenanceWe’re back on the fuel dock at Elliott Bay Marina for a dockside conversation about the stuff you don’t see—what’s happening underneath your boat.We’re joined by Shane McCall of Emerald City Diving, one of Seattle’s go-to dive teams for underwater boat work. Shane breaks down the real-world maintenance schedule for saltwater moorage, what “zincs” actually means (and why anode material matters), how to spot early warning signs like corrosion and “haloing,” and why using your boat more often can actually reduce certain problems.We also get into props and running gear: wh...
2026-03-1233 min
FloatplanIt’ll Never Happen to Me: Marine Insurance 101 with Peter RicksAnzuelo is hauled out for its yearly maintenance period, so we’re recording from the boatyard—because boat ownership always comes with a to-do list. This week, we tackle one of the least glamorous (and most important) topics: marine insurance.Peter Ricks, Northwest Regional Manager at Novamar Insurance Group, joins us for a practical Marine Insurance 101 built around real-world claims that went sideways fast. We cover the “read your policy” essentials, the differences between agreed value vs. actual cash value, what named perils and named operator clauses can mean, and how permissive use works when a friend borrows...
2026-03-0146 min
FloatplanStonepeak Takes the Helm at Elliott Bay MarinaBig news for Pacific Northwest boaters — Elliott Bay Marina has a new owner. This week, Matt and Tim sit down with Jordan Glidden, former General Manager of Elliott Bay Marina and current General Manager at Marina Management LLC, to break down what Stonepeak's acquisition of Southern Marinas could mean for one of Seattle's most beloved boating destinations.Jordan brings a rare insider perspective, having spent a decade at Elliott Bay — starting as a dockhand and leaving as GM — before moving on to manage marinas on Lake Washington. Together, the three dig into Elliott Bay's ownership history, from its or...
2026-02-2333 min
FloatplanDesigning a Modern Lithium System: Victron, Remote Monitoring & What It Really Takes (w/ Max French)Lithium is the hottest upgrade topic in marinas right now. But as we learned in this episode, you can’t just pull out your 8Ds and “drop in” lithium.We sat down with Max French, General Manager of Pacific Coast Yachting Services in Seattle, to walk through what actually goes into a modern lithium installation built around the Victron ecosystem. From why AGM banks rarely live their advertised lifespan, to what a proper battery management system (BMS) really does, to how remote monitoring through VRM has changed the way boats are supported — this is a behind-the-curtain look at real...
2026-02-1842 min
FloatplanThe Boat Show Effect: Bigger Boats, Bigger ConsiderationsThe Seattle Boat Show has a way of getting the gears turning. In this episode, Tim & Matt talk about why the show is often the entry point to bigger boats, bigger dreams—and the realities that come with them. From sizing up to insurance, training, and what it really takes to make a move-up boat fit into your overall float plan, this is a grounded look at what excitement turns into once you leave the docks.
2026-02-0419 min
FloatplanEpisode 1: Out of the Slip – An Introduction to FloatplanIn this first episode, Tim Boyle and Matt Maynard introduce Floatplan—a new podcast centered on boats, boating, and the decisions that come with life on the water. They talk through how they met, what brought them here, and why they wanted to create a space for honest, unscripted conversations about boating, ownership, and the people who make it all work.This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead: real stories, practical insight, trusted voices from across the marine world, and a shared belief that while boats come and go, people matter most.
2026-02-0419 min