In this episode of Floatplan, Matt and Tim take a tour of four very different fishing boats at South Lake Union: an Ocean Sport Roamer, a Pursuit 265 Dual Console, a Grady-White 360 Express, and a Blackfin 222 Center Console.

In this episode, we look at the forces reshaping PNW boating, from changing demographics and how people spend their time on the water to the shifting market for older and newer boats. Along the way, we’re joined by Amy Thornton of BananaBelt Boats to talk about what makes a great boat broker—and why experience, relationships, and good judgment still matter in an increasingly AI-driven world.

In this mini episode of Floatplan, Matt and Tim record from aboard an 80-foot Vic Franck currently hauled out at Pacific Coast Yachting Services to share practical advice for preparing your boat for a yard period. From protecting carpets, tables, and interior finishes to managing shore power and battery systems, they walk through the simple steps that can save owners time, money, and frustration.

In this episode of Floatplan, Matt Maynard and Tim Boyle sit down aboard M/Y Marie with owners John and Nancy Tremper to discuss their journey from a Cutwater 28 to a 72' Ocean Alexander. They share how they chose the right boat, what surprised them most during the buying process, and why bigger doesn't have to mean more intimidating.

In this episode of Floatplan, hosts Tim and Matt step aboard several different motor yachts docked at Pacific Coast Yachting Services for an in-depth look at their engine rooms.

Each boat reveals a distinct approach to engine room design — from pod drive propulsion, lithium battery banks, and digital switching systems, to classic pneumatic engine controls, full onboard workshops, and massive walk-around engine bays. Matt walks through the equipment on each boat, covering generators, shaft seals, ventilation systems, sanitation processing, fuel filtration, and the many systems that keep a yacht running reliably offshore.

This one's just a couple of guys shooting the breeze — Tim headed across a windy Elliott Bay to Shilshole to sit on Mike Ainsworth's boat (First Light Guide Service, part of Best Seattle Fishing) ahead of the summer fishing season in Puget Sound. No agenda, just talking shop: what the season's looking like, old crab bait stories, a swapped-pot heist, WD-40'd herring, and a boat tour along the way. If you've ever wanted to eavesdrop on two people who love this stuff nerd out for an hour, this is that episode.

Matt and Tim take a walk through a 2018 Ocean Alexander 70e while it's in the yard at Pacific Coast Yachting Services.

The conversation covers the features that stand out on this owner-operated cruising boat, including the hydraulic swim platform, multiple outdoor living spaces, enclosed flybridge, four-stateroom layout, and a surprisingly accessible engine room. Along the way, Matt shares why Ocean Alexander made certain design decisions and how features like Volvo IPS drives, Dockmate, lithium batteries, and modern onboard systems affect the ownership experience.

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.

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.

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.