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Ellis Marine Service

Maximizing your time on the water

Your boat was a thoughtful, intentional investment: an invitation to adventure, a commitment towards long learning curves, and dreams of distant horizons.  In exchange for the costs of ownership, a part of you gets to live "out there", in crip salty air, harnessing the same breezes and rounding the same points that fellow adventurers have been sailing for centuries. 


But maintaining a modern yacht to the level that she is safe, capable, comfortable, and fun to sail often takes more than what a captain can manage on their own.   It takes partnerships.  If you've been a boat owner for any time, perhaps you already know the challenges of sifting through the service providers, marinas and yards in search of your "team". 

If your boat is on the Kitsap Peninsula, and you think you could use some help in any department of boat management, you might give me a call. 


I can advise.  I can coach.  I can clean up years of organically grown electrical spaghetti, replumb fresh water, raw water, and sanitation runs. Installations, upgrades, or routine maintenance are all up my alley, all adhering to Coast Guard and ABYC standards.  I can spend a few afternoons going through docking maneuvers with you at your own slip.  I can bring your boat to your favorite destination.  I can manage haul outs and boatyard work including other contractors.  I can be your project manager.

About

I have a deep love for the ocean and the magic carpets that carry us across them.   Since my formal training as an ABYC Certified Master Technician and Professional USCG Licensed Captain, I have been a boat owner, charter captain, delivery captain, boatyard technician, and sailing instructor on 2 coasts and in the Caribbean.  I now live with my family near Poulsbo, Washington, where I keep my own magic carpet 'Windraven'. 


I maintain a small client list and strive to be responsive to any issue or need that arises. 


If you think there's a way I could be a resource to you, please reach out.  I'm always happy to hear from another boater.  And if I'm not the right fit, I may certainly be able to help steer you towards one.




Testimonials

"Captain Dan is a calming presence.  He has demystified so much for me; from how my boat works, to how best to sail it."


Linda Olsen,

Panama


"Dan is endlessly patient and so willing to explain the hows and whys onboard.  He is my go-to for any boating question."


James Rater,

Kennebunk, ME

"Captain Dan skippered our boat from Isla Mujeres in Mexico to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala.  The  passage was so much fun; full of laughs and learning"

Janet Delaney,

Belize City, Belize

"Captain Dan is a true advocate for boaters at every level.  He is a joyful teacher"



Roger Stanton,

Ft. Myers, FL



Give me a call.  I'm sure I can help.

Business Hours

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20789 Kaya Lane Northeast, Indianola, WA 98342, US

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