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

    29 DE ABR.

    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

    57 min
  2. Get to Know S3 Maritime: Full-Service Boat Care and a Hands-On Demo Boat for Upgrade Planning

    16 DE ABR.

    Get 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 remote docking, and a fullVictron lithium power system. The result is a boat that feels dramatically more modern — without the cost of buying new. This episode is a practical look at what today’s upgrades can actually do on the water. From digital switching and advanced navigation to stability and power management, the team explains how upgrades can be phased over time and tailored to real-world boating needs. You’ll also see how S3 uses this demo boat to let owners test equipment before investing — whether that’s joystick-style docking, thermal cameras for night navigation, or upgrading electrical systems for extended cruising. If you own an older boat, are considering upgrades, or want to understand what modern marine systems really offer, this episode provides a clear, real-world example of how a thoughtful refit can extend the life — and enjoyment — of a great boat. S3 Maritime (www.s3maritime.com) 2360 W. Commodore Way, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98199 206-420-4932 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s3maritime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s3maritime

    1h 8min
  3. The Pleasure of Print: A New Boating Magazine for the Pacific Northwest

    31 DE MAR.

    The Pleasure of Print: A New Boating Magazine for the Pacific Northwest

    This 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 took shape. After connecting with longtime Northwest Yachting editor Norris Comer over a three-hour brainstorm at The Sloop Tavern, the vision crystallized: a free, advertising-supported publication covering the full spectrum of Pacific Northwest water life — from paddleboarding and scuba diving to sailing, power boating, and commercial maritime. The conversation covers what sets the magazine apart: deeply reported human-interest stories (like Project 253, a program helping create marine industry career pathways for young people), coverage of remarkable regional achievements that go untold elsewhere, and a commitment to authentic, locally-written content at a time when many publications are leaning into AI-generated copy. Just as important, it’s about the simple pleasure of print and having a real magazine to pick up, flip through, and keep aboard. Distribution is growing quickly, with 5,000 to 7,000 copies per issue reaching readers across multiple states and into Canada. One standout partnership: Kenmore Air, which placed the magazine in the seatbacks of all 25 floatplanes and across its passenger terminals, putting it directly in front of exactly the audience advertisers want to reach. The episode also includes a preview of BoatsAndBrokers.ai, a new AI-powered boat search and listing platform Todd is developing to improve the experience for both brokers and buyers. If you care about boating in the Pacific Northwest, the people behind it, and where the industry may be headed next, this episode is worth a listen. Nautical Northwest Magazine https://www.nauticalnw.com/ Instagram: @nauticalnwmagazine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nauticalnwmagazine/

    41 min
  4. Dock Chat with Shane McCall: Diving, Zincs, and Underwater Maintenance

    12 DE MAR.

    Dock Chat with Shane McCall: Diving, Zincs, and Underwater Maintenance

    We’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: what happens when you snag a crab pot or line, whether cutters like Shaft Sharks or Spurs really help, and how divers pull and reinstall props (yes—tight enough) without a haul-out. If you’ve ever wondered how often you should be diving, what you should be paying attention to, or what a good diver should be checking every visit—this one’s for you. In this episode: What anodes do (and why “zincs” isn’t always the right answer)Saltwater vs freshwater maintenance expectationsPropspeed vs other coatings Electrolysis, corrosion, and common issues divers see in Seattle marinasLines/crab pots on props: how fast damage happens and what to doWhat to look for when hiring a dive serviceUnusual recovery stories (dentures included) Guest: Shane McCall, Emerald City Diving (Seattle) Location: Elliott Bay Marina fuel dock Emerald City Diving 206-789-8000 emeraldcitydiving.com

    34 min

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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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