Floatplan
Claim This Podcastby Tim Boyle & Matt Maynard
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/4/2026
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
How to Prep Your Boat for the Yard
<p>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.</p><p>The conversation covers common "boatyard blues"—dust, unexpected messes, expanding work lists, and even appliance failures—along with strategies for minimizing surprises. Matt and Tim also discuss the importance of documenting your projects ahead of time, coordinating with detailers and yard staff, monitoring power remotely, and removing perishables before haul-out.</p><p>Whether you're planning routine bottom work or a major refit, this episode offers a practical checklist to help ensure your boat leaves the yard in as good—or better—condition than when it arrived.</p>
July 30, 2026
Moving Up: What It's Like to Go from a 28' Boat to a 72' Yacht
<p>What is it really like to jump from a 28-foot cruiser to a 72-foot motor yacht?</p><p>In this episode of Floatplan, Matt Maynard and Tim Boyle sit down aboard M/Y Marie with owners <strong>John and Nancy Tremper</strong> 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.</p><p>The conversation covers the realities of finding moorage, navigating today's yacht insurance market, the value of professional captain training, and how modern technology—including thrusters, yacht controllers, and lithium battery systems—makes handling a larger yacht more approachable than many people expect.</p><p>John and Nancy also discuss what it's like to live aboard for four months each year, entertain family and friends, build relationships with trusted service providers, and develop communication systems that make operating a large yacht as a two-person crew both safe and enjoyable.</p><p>Whether you're considering moving into a larger yacht or simply curious about what ownership is really like, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest experiences, and lessons learned that can help make your own transition smoother.</p>
July 15, 2026
Talking Fishing with Local Guide Mike Ainsworth
<p>This one's just a couple of guys shooting the breeze — Tim headed across a windy Elliott Bay to Shilshole to sit on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ainsworthmike/"><strong>Mike Ainsworth</strong></a>'s boat (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://firstlightguideservice.com/"><strong>First Light Guide Service</strong></a>, part of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestseattlefishing.com/"><strong>Best Seattle Fishing</strong></a>) 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.</p><p></p><p>Thank you to our guest, Mike Ainsworth of First Light Guide Service</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://firstlightguideservice.com/">First Light Guide Service</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ainsworthmike/">https://www.instagram.com/ainsworthmike/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037338742555">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100037338742555</a></p><p></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bestseattlefishing.com/">Best Seattle Fishing</a></p><p></p><p>Fish Washington<strong>®</strong> mobile app: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/app">https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/app</a></p>
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- What is Floatplan?
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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