Floatplan

Tim Boyle & Matt Maynard

Floatplan is hosted by Matt Maynard and Tim Boyle—two people who spend a lot of time around boats and a lot of time talking through what actually comes with owning them. Drawing on experience in yacht brokerage, finance-related work, and years of personal ownership, the show explores the excitement, the surprises, the trade-offs, and the second-guessing that tend to show up once the boat is real. The conversations are candid, practical, and grounded in lived experience. Topics include buying and upgrading, refits, custom builds, long-term ownership considerations, and the moments where enjoyment, timing, and personal priorities collide. This isn’t theory—it’s the kind of perspective that comes up dockside, in the yard, and on the trip home after a big summer cruise. Floatplan is for people who love boats and are interested in hearing how others think about ownership over time. Whether you’re stepping into a larger boat for the first time or well into the lifecycle already, the show focuses on sharing perspective, asking better questions, and learning from people who’ve been there. Floatplan offers a thoughtful, experience-based look at life with boats—for listeners who care about the realities of ownership and enjoying the ride along the way.

  1. Jun 24

    Building a Better Float Plan with TidePilot

    Seattle 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 different comfort levels among crew members. Matt and Tim put TidePilot through a live demonstration while discussing the broader question of how AI technology can help boaters make safer, more informed decisions without replacing seamanship and good judgment. Along the way, the group shares stories about rough crossings, fuel mishaps, "carat crossings," and the importance of knowing when conditions are telling you to stay put and enjoy another day in port. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or just getting started, this episode offers a look at how experienced boaters are using new tools to simplify trip planning and improve safety on the water. Thank you to our guest, Dave Siegfried https://www.tidepilot.ai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tide_pilot/ Email Dave at dave@tidepilot.ai

    Building a Better Float Plan with TidePilot
  2. Jun 10

    Getting Your Yacht Ready to Sell (Part 2): Detailing, Maintenance & Survey Prep

    In 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-performed maintenance, we cover the practical steps that help a boat show better, survey cleaner, and ultimately sell faster. If you’re thinking about selling your yacht—or just want to understand what separates a “well-loved” boat from a “well-maintained” one—this episode is packed with real-world advice from the pros who see it every day. Combine this episode with Part 1 featuring Nigel Barron and Paul Zimmer, and you’ll have a pretty solid float plan for getting your yacht ready to sell with fewer surprises and a better understanding of what buyers, brokers, and service pros are really looking for. Deckhand Detailing https://www.deckhanddetailing.com 425-406-4084 info@deckhanddetailing.com Natalie’s Book The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing (2nd edition): The best step-by-step guide to keeping your boat clean and glossy! Pacific Coast Yachting Services https://www.pacificcoastyachtingservices.com/ 1115 NORTH NORTHLAKE WAY, SEATTLE, WA, 98103 206-397-4788 office@pacificcoastyachingtservices.com

    Getting Your Yacht Ready to Sell (Part 2): Detailing, Maintenance & Survey Prep
  3. Jun 3

    Getting Your Boat Ready to Sell (Part 1): Yard Pros Explain

    Thinking 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 shares real-world stories from the yard about what matters, what doesn’t, and where owners waste money trying to “upgrade” a boat before sale. Topics include: • The first impressions that shape a buyer’s opinion • Why deferred maintenance compounds into bigger objections • Common survey findings that hurt value or kill deals • What’s worth fixing before listing—and what isn’t • Why exercising systems matters (even the ones you don’t use) • How maintenance records and photos can help support value • The role of pre-sale inspections and haul-outs Whether you’re listing a 40-year-old classic or a newer cruising yacht, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you sell smarter—and avoid expensive surprises. S3 Maritime 2360 W Commodore Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98199 (206) 420-4932 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s3maritime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S3Maritime/ Platypus Marine, Inc. 518 Marine Drive Port Angeles, WA 98363 (360) 417-0709 info@platypusmarine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platypusmarine.inc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/platypusmarine.inc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/platypusmarine/

    Getting Your Boat Ready to Sell (Part 1): Yard Pros Explain
  4. Apr 29

    The Mercury Guy: Inside 20 Years of Outboard Expertise with Carrington Cyr

    In 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 octane are a game-changer for boaters. They also dig into the new Mercury "Boost" software upgrade, the pros and cons of Sharrow propellers, and what it really takes to maintain your outboard — including the difference between annual and extended three-year service intervals. The episode wraps with a hands-on look at a Mercury V6 outboard, walking viewers through basic owner checks, cowling removal, and what to look for under the hood. Along the way there are plenty of laughs, including Carrington's memorable story of stepping off a dry dock into Puget Sound and a piece of boat canvas that quietly slipped to the bottom of Elliott Bay Marina. Thank you to our guest, Carrington Cyr https://carringtonmarine.com/ 206-784-7979 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carringtonmarineservice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579233227682

    The Mercury Guy: Inside 20 Years of Outboard Expertise with Carrington Cyr

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About

Floatplan is hosted by Matt Maynard and Tim Boyle—two people who spend a lot of time around boats and a lot of time talking through what actually comes with owning them. Drawing on experience in yacht brokerage, finance-related work, and years of personal ownership, the show explores the excitement, the surprises, the trade-offs, and the second-guessing that tend to show up once the boat is real. The conversations are candid, practical, and grounded in lived experience. Topics include buying and upgrading, refits, custom builds, long-term ownership considerations, and the moments where enjoyment, timing, and personal priorities collide. This isn’t theory—it’s the kind of perspective that comes up dockside, in the yard, and on the trip home after a big summer cruise. Floatplan is for people who love boats and are interested in hearing how others think about ownership over time. Whether you’re stepping into a larger boat for the first time or well into the lifecycle already, the show focuses on sharing perspective, asking better questions, and learning from people who’ve been there. Floatplan offers a thoughtful, experience-based look at life with boats—for listeners who care about the realities of ownership and enjoying the ride along the way.

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