Captain Hilary Howes chats about the used boat market with guest-cohost Ian Dimka —also a broker (wtf?). Two brokers to talk about buying and selling boats at an interesting time in the market. This ain’t the same frenzie that it used to be. That’s right, the Broker with the Beard was busy, but still a fun time. Check out Captain Hilary Howes: https://yachtr.com/professional/yacht/brokers/integrity-yacht-sales/maryland/hilary-howes/ https://www.capca.net/376-hilary-bio Ian Dimka a broker with @C...
Jul 23, 2025•46 min
Captain John Schafer of The Ministry of Sailing has a lot to say about how to stay alive on a boat! We only talk about some of that, and how much fun it must be to tell others what they’re doing wrong! https://ministryofsailing.com Leave us a VOICEMAIL!!! Give us a call: +1 (386) 243-0776 We’ve done an “extended” version of this podcast for patreon people…. this first one is free, but after this, we’re getting that booty! Patreon: https://patreon.com/funnyboatpodcast
Jul 11, 2025•50 min
The Broker with the Beard is heading to New Zealand to then Sail to Fiji. We listen to your VOICEMAIL!!! Give us a call: +1 (386) 243-0776 There is the extended version for folks willing to part with their dollars to make it happen, but we’ll give you the first one for free if you go to our Patreon Link: Patreon: https://patreon.com/funnyboatpodcast ^^^We haven’t been approved just yet. Check back in a bit. There is a video, but it’s just some random footage: https://youtu.be/1My9t-2AGEs
Jun 09, 2025•51 min
When you’re in trouble on the water Captain Sarah is your favorite person to see! She’s a Tow Boat US franchise owner and tows boats to safety under all circumstances. Join the crew of the Funny Boat Podcast as we dive into the details of a towing and salvage company! Capatin Sarah is also the owner of Chesapeak Boating Academy! Go learn boating from her! Get your towing membership There’s a video: https://youtu.be/vey85LeE_xI
Mar 02, 2025•33 min
John Norton from Annapolis Harbor Boatyard sits down with the crew for a quick chat about running a boat yard and how you can get in good with your yard! https://www.annapolisharbor.net/ As always there’s a video: https://youtu.be/D7_zoyUmpRs
Nov 21, 2024•50 min
David Shih Sails joins the crew to talk about running face first at this whole sailing thing, the good and the bad. He saw folks cruising the world and making videos about it so he said, “that looks EPIC!” and then he and his wife, Mary, went for it! Check out his youtube channel, because it’s back up!!! https://www.youtube.com/@david_shih Watch the interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GfuMi7h-ABM
Nov 04, 2024•54 min
We were LIVE at the Annapolis Power Boat Show 2024! Well, not everyone. The Broker with the Beard was too busy selling boats and couldn’t make the time slot, so enjoy as Captain Boomies spite-interviews potential new cohosts from the show!!! Cheers! Oh, and there was video, but Boomies deleted it by accident. We can try again at the Sailboat Show! Guests included:Mary Ewenson – President of Annapolis Boat Shows – https://annapolisboatshows.com/Captain Matt – Annapolis School of Seamanship – http...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The crew chats with Mary Ewenson, the President of the Annapolis Boat Show… ShowS, plural! There’s a few of them, and it’s an epic party. This year’s show promises big fun, a massive number of boats, and only a medium amount of rest for the team at the Boat Show! Check out details for the Annapolis Boat Show here:https://annapolisboatshows.com/ Also check out the details for the EWE Spirit Foundation:https://www.ewespirit.org/ As always there’s a video… well, for most of it there’s a video… tech...
Sep 29, 2024•41 min
We took a little break. We didn’t really mean to, but we’re BACK, and just as shouty about boats as ever!! The Broker with the Beard and Captain Boomies catch up on the Shenanigans of an Epic Summer season. Please enjoy. As always, there’s a video: https://youtu.be/77v_BJkpUIw
Sep 03, 2024•28 min
The Confident Captain, Cathy Williams, international watersports superstar, travels the world spreading stoke and sharing her knowledge, teaching wake sports, educating people how to be safe and courteous while towing riders for over 25 years. Recently she was inducted into the 2024 IWWF Hall Fame with the “ Pioneer Award” and 2021 inducted into The WWA Hall of Fame with the “ Lifetime Achievement Award”. Cathy has had many career first, representing the states in Montpellier, France on the firs...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Don’t be alarmed, but there’s two brokers on this episode!! OH MY! Ian Dimka a broker with Chesapeake Yacht Center joins the crew to talk about selling boats, grooving in Annapolis and all the strangeness that comes from working on the water! Go find him: https://www.instagram.com/youryachtbroker/ Home As always, there’s a video:
May 08, 2024•46 min
Drinks and salty stories from the most amazing bar in the port town of Cambridge, MD! The Dive Club is a complete delight! Go find them: https://rarbrewing.com/location/the-dive-club/
Apr 24, 2024•26 min
The crew chats with Captain Matt from Boater’s Secret Weapon about having a pro help you through the wildest part of getting out on the water, buying your first boat!! Find more about Captain Matt and get his book: https://boaterssecretweapon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BoatersSecretWeapon As always there’s a video: https://youtu.be/8mHUP0HT2SY
Feb 12, 2024•50 min
Captain Boomies just got back from a Caribbean charter, so it’s time to rub some salt in the wound of the chilly Broker with the Beard. Plus chatting about boat parades and good times. As always there’s video: Big thanks to Christine Lozada find her here: https://christinelozada.com/
Dec 29, 2023•26 min
We finally got these red-headed scallywags on the show, @RedSeas on the Funny Boat Podcast. They sailed to Tahiti, and had a wild ride getting there. Go check out all their adventures: ⛵❤❤ https://www.red-seas.com/ As always there’s a video: https://youtu.be/vrSL0WtdLPk
Dec 19, 2023•49 min
The Annapolis Sailboat Show 2023 with Billy and Sierra of Tula’s Endless Summer. We talk about nerdy boat things, ninjas, and a bit of choking. It’s always a funny time chatting with sailors during the boat show! Give us that sweet like and follow! Check out more from Billy and Sierra here: https://tulasendlesssummer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tulasendlesssummer https://www.instagram.com/tulasendlesssummer http://www.youtube.com/@Tulasendlesssummer As always, there’s a video: https://youtu.be...
Nov 16, 2023•16 min
The crew talks to Luke McFadden of FV Southern Girl fame from Tiktok just before his wedding day, so we also got to chat with his beutiful bride! We of course yell about boats along the way as well. His crab stand is in Glen Burnie Maryland, and you too can buy crabs from a superstar!!!… well, maybe not this season, he’s wrapping it up. If by some chance you don’t know Luke, go check him out!https://linktr.ee/BodkinpointseafoodLuke As always there’s a video: https://youtu.be/R3Ilx7qobS4
Oct 04, 2023•51 min
Captain Boomies and the Broker with the Beard talk about buying boats and how that’s kind of the point of boat shows, but also to run around and have fun with fellow boating enthusiasts! Captain Boomies and the Broker with the Beard talk about buying boats and how that’s kind of the point of boat shows, but also to run around and have fun with fellow boating enthusiasts! Find us at the Annapolis Boat Shows! https://annapolisboatshows.com/ If you’re coming, use promo code 23BOOMABS for a discount...
Sep 26, 2023•23 min
Bradford Rodgers from How Not to Sail Podcast chats with the crew about his luck with hurricanes, sailing the florida keys, and bearded sailor talk. Check out his incredible podcast: https://hownottosail.com There’s a video: https://youtu.be/5kZ5PY1rHn0
Sep 21, 2023•35 min
Andy from Ocean Cruisers Podcast joins the crew from his vessel in Spain. He’s the coolest kid in Sailing Podcasts and he agreed to have a chat! We loved it! Check out Andy on his podcast: https://www.theoceancruisers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OceanCruisersPodcast https://www.instagram.com/oceancruiserspodcast/ There’s a video: https://youtu.be/UAJbgGw9pi0
Sep 07, 2023•36 min
Don T. joins the crew for a talk about degreasing ducks and arctic exploration. There’s some good stuff about big boats and big adventure. Check out Don’s Blog: https://retiredtraveling.com/ As always, there’s a video: https://youtu.be/n2332Bj_HSs
Aug 26, 2023•35 min
Boomies and Ed are on floating location with Cruise the Chesapeake Captain TJ Sanner! You can find Cruise the Chesapeake’s Booking here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/cruisethechesapeake We are sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Magazine! Go give them some love and tell them that Funny Boat Podcast sent you!!! Links to them: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChesapeakeBayMagazine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesapeakebaymag/ Website: https://chesapeakebaymagazine.com/ As always […]
Jul 20, 2023•24 min
The Broker with the Beard is Back from his big delivery adventure so we have lots to talk about!! Plus, we got ourselves a sponsor!!! Chesapeake Bay Magazine has some amazing content that boaters will love! Go check them out and give them some social media love from us!!! As always, there’s video: https://youtu.be/h-h_Xps1tPQ
Jun 26, 2023•25 min
Captain Boomies chats with Sail Local from Baltimore about chartering and choosing boat names. Find Sail Local here:@saillocalhttps://boatbaltimore.com/https://www.instagram.com/saillocal/https://www.facebook.com/saillocal/ As always, there’s video:
Jun 09, 2023•27 min
Captain Boomies and the Broker with the Beard discuss boats, tattoos and all the technology that can trip you up on new boats. As always there’s a video:
May 24, 2023•26 min
