Capt. Doug Dickinson

Scuba Diving

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:16:25 -0700

Guest: Jim Conner - Cape Fear Divers

Discussion: This week’s all about scuba. North Carolina is a hot place for scuba diving and we'll get into that and more in this week's show.

Boating Safety part 2

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 13:42:43 -0700

Guest: Adam Dillon, Boating Safety Instructor – Coast Guard Auxiliary, local police officer, former US Army, Special Ops

Discussion: Doug and Adam pick up where they left off the last time Adam appeared on Boat Talk. Genral boating safety and education are some of the topics covered in this weeks show.

Weather

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:22:34 -0700

Guest: Steve Jewel, Kim Lloyd – Watermark Marina

Discussion: Weather, weather patterns, weather systems and hurricanes!

Renting, Ship-Sharing, Fractional  Ownership Options

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:49:36 -0700

Guest: Marty Forrestor, Managing Partner – Reliant Marine

Discussion: Typical boat owners use their boat only ten times per year. Costs, however, continue throughout the year. There is a significant opportunity for cost savings and doing less work with shared boat ownership. Three-person ownership is ideal. Teams of mechanics, technicians, detailers and captains support this joint boat ownership. Most people need training and the most important issue is safety. Understanding tides, currents and wind is also critical, as are docking techniques. Training is almost always a part of the joint boat ownership approach.

How To Ready Your Boat For Sale

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:48:53 -0700

Discussion: Discussion of when to use a broker or dealer to sell a boat. Rule is generally less than $25-$30,000 would not involve a broker. Broker commission is 10%. “Brokers” primarily show and sell used boats. They do not take trade-ins. Boats for sale are all posted on approximately 10-15 websites. Presentation is key, so detailing, cleaning and repairing are critical. Brokers help with other support services. “Dealers” primarily sell new boats. They take boats in on trade. Moving up, moving down and getting out are all discussed.

Getting Your Captain’s License via  Sea School

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:48:04 -0700

Guest: Pierce Geyer, Regional Director – Sea School, Charleston, former US Navy and Coast Guard
Discussion: Captian’s course is discussed. Captain’s licenses are of interest or required for many different reasons, including everything from entertaining and carrying passengers on a boat to running a formal business such as fishing, diving or cruising. Many insurance carriers require a basic competency in order to insure or offer reduced rates. Various levels of competency are discussed.

Sportfishing Charters/Near-Shore

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:46:52 -0700

Guest: Andy Eberhard, Captain – Southern Boat Fishing Charters, former US Navy
Discussion: Live bait river and near shore fishing charters, plus fishing segments on the local Fox affiliate is discussed. Andy is a “professional elite fisherman”. Seasonal fishing is reviewed. Fall and winter are good for speckled trout, fall is also good for flounder. Catching other specific fish are discussed, like large 30-40 lb. striped bass, and fishing limits. Tide timing, fishing boats and bait and lure techniques are reviewed. A “learn to fish” program for kids is discussed.