SERVICES

What I Do on the Water

Deliveries, coaching, and consulting for boat owners from Lake Erie to Lake Huron. Every engagement starts the same way: a conversation about your boat, your plans, and what you actually need.

Tom in the Ford Yacht Club

USCG Master 100 GRT

GREAT LAKES & INLAND WATERS

USCG Master 50 GRT

NEAR COASTAL

Commercial Towing Assistance

Endorsement

B.S. Mechanical Eng.

U of M Dearborn

Past Commodore

Ford Yacht Club · 2004–2006

USCG Master 100 GRT

GREAT LAKES & INLAND WATERS

USCG Master 50 GRT

NEAR COASTAL

Commercial Towing Assistance

Endorsement

B.S. Mechanical Eng.

U of M Dearborn

Past Commodore

Ford Yacht Club · 2004–2006

USCG Master 100 GRT

GREAT LAKES & INLAND WATERS

USCG Master 50 GRT

NEAR COASTAL

Commercial Towing Assistance

Endorsement

B.S. Mechanical Eng.

U of M Dearborn

Past Commodore

Ford Yacht Club · 2004–2006

What We Do

I run Offshore Captain Services out of Grosse Ile, Michigan, with a USCG Master license and a few decades of Great Lakes water under my keel. Some clients hire me to move a boat. Some hire me to teach them to run their own with confidence. Plenty end up doing both, because a delivery is one of the best classrooms there is.


Everything below is priced per engagement, because no two boats and no two owners are the same. If you don't see exactly what you need, ask. I've built custom programs for situations that don't fit a tidy category.

Tom & his first mate Denene

WHAT I DO

From the 20-foot pontoon to the 65-foot sportfish.

Every service tailored to your vessel, your waters, your goals. Pricing always upon request — I'd rather talk through what you actually need.

Credentials at a Glance

Credentials at a Glance

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential — active since 2009

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential — active since 2009

USCG MARINER REFERENCE NUMBER

USCG MARINER REFERENCE NUMBER

2913289

Any active U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential can be verified directly with the USCG National Maritime Center. Use the Mariner Reference Number above to confirm my credentials independently.

TESTIMONIALS

What they're saying

Tom has an outstanding curriculum to get brand new power boaters comfortable, knowledgable, competent and safety conscious with their new boat. He is very patient and thorough, and I can tell he loves what he does. I highly, highly recommend this captain to get you comfortable with your new boat!

Craig Kelly

"Along with a personality geared towards being driven for success, Tom is a unique individual who provides both hands-on leadership and the inspiration to accomplish anything in front of him."

Jason Schmitt

Director, Danis Construction

"Moving from an outboard to my first Sea Ray cruiser was a big jump, especially with no experience on Lake Erie. Captain Tom Ketelhut helped me bring the boat from Cleveland to Detroit and was a total pro. When the swells picked up, he stayed calm and walked me through I/O handling and navigation right in the middle of the chop. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor to get us home safely. I highly recommend him"

Paul Cooper

TESTIMONIALS

What they're saying

Tom has an outstanding curriculum to get brand new power boaters comfortable, knowledgable, competent and safety conscious with their new boat. He is very patient and thorough, and I can tell he loves what he does. I highly, highly recommend this captain to get you comfortable with your new boat!

Craig Kelly

"Along with a personality geared towards being driven for success, Tom is a unique individual who provides both hands-on leadership and the inspiration to accomplish anything in front of him."

Jason Schmitt

Director, Danis Construction

"Moving from an outboard to my first Sea Ray cruiser was a big jump, especially with no experience on Lake Erie. Captain Tom Ketelhut helped me bring the boat from Cleveland to Detroit and was a total pro. When the swells picked up, he stayed calm and walked me through I/O handling and navigation right in the middle of the chop. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor to get us home safely. I highly recommend him"

Paul Cooper

READY TO GET STARTED?

Let's talk about your boat.

Not sure which of these fits your situation? That's normal. Most engagements get sorted out in one phone call.

Or give me a call at (248)-497-5791. If I'm on the water, I'll call you back same day.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Let's talk about your boat.

Not sure which of these fits your situation? That's normal. Most engagements get sorted out in one phone call.

Or give me a call at (248)-497-5791. If I'm on the water, I'll call you back same day.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Let's talk about your boat.

Not sure which of these fits your situation? That's normal. Most engagements get sorted out in one phone call.

Or give me a call at (248)-497-5791. If I'm on the water, I'll call you back same day.