OUR SERVICES

Spring Launch & Fall Haul-Out Support

Offshore Captain Services brings professional eyes and hands to both ends of your season, so your vessel enters and exits the water the right way.

OUR SERVICES

Spring Launch & Fall Haul-Out Support

Offshore Captain Services brings professional eyes and hands to both ends of your season, so your vessel enters and exits the water the right way.

OUR SERVICES

Spring Launch & Fall Haul-Out Support

Offshore Captain Services brings professional eyes and hands to both ends of your season, so your vessel enters and exits the water the right way.

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'S INCLUDED

Spring and fall support is hands-on, methodical, and tailored to your vessel.

Captain Tom works through the critical checks and procedures that experienced mariners treat as non-negotiable, giving you confidence that your boat is ready for the water or properly prepared for storage.

Spring launch support includes:

Engine room inspection covering fluids, filters, belts, and hoses

Bilge pump testing and operational check

Safety equipment inventory and expiration review

Navigation light and marine radio verification

Shore power and battery systems check

First departure walkthrough and sea trial support

Fall haul-out support includes:

End-of-season engine room assessment

Winterization guidance and oversight

Safety equipment condition review

Documentation of any items needing attention before next season

Storage configuration recommendations

HOW IT WORKS

Our Process

A professional set of eyes at each transition catches what fatigue and familiarity cause owners to miss, and gives you a clear, documented picture of your vessel's condition going into and coming out of every season.

Schedule

Reach out before your target launch or haul-out date and we'll align on timing, scope, and what to expect from the visit.

Inspect

Captain Tom works through a methodical review of your vessel's systems, safety equipment, and overall readiness, with notes on anything that needs attention.

Address

Any findings are communicated clearly so you can prioritize what gets handled before you're underway or before the boat goes into storage.

Proceed with Confidence

Whether you're heading into a new season or putting the boat to bed, you'll know exactly where things stand.

— ABOUT CAPTAIN TOM

Professionally licensed to provide you with the trustworthy and dependable guidance that will enhance your own skills and safety.

I grew up on the water. Six years working in a marina before I had a real job title. Thirty-six years in the automotive and marine supply industry. Thinking like a mechanical engineer about why boats behave the way they do.


I've run every mile of water from Lake Erie to Lake Huron — the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and I've spent years coaching fellow boaters who were too proud to ask for help.


Whether you're on a 20-foot pontoon or a 65-foot sportfish, it's just me, your boat, your waters, until you're completely confident.

Tom Ketelhut

Owner, Offshore Captain Services

— ABOUT CAPTAIN TOM

Professionally licensed to provide you with the trustworthy and dependable guidance that will enhance your own skills and safety.

I grew up on the water. Six years working in a marina before I had a real job title. Thirty-six years in the automotive and marine supply industry. Thinking like a mechanical engineer about why boats behave the way they do.


I've run every mile of water from Lake Erie to Lake Huron — the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and I've spent years coaching fellow boaters who were too proud to ask for help.


Whether you're on a 20-foot pontoon or a 65-foot sportfish, it's just me, your boat, your waters, until you're completely confident.

Tom Ketelhut

Owner, Offshore Captain Services

— ABOUT CAPTAIN TOM

Professionally licensed to provide you with the trustworthy and dependable guidance that will enhance your own skills and safety.

I grew up on the water. Six years working in a marina before I had a real job title. Thirty-six years in the automotive and marine supply industry. Thinking like a mechanical engineer about why boats behave the way they do.


I've run every mile of water from Lake Erie to Lake Huron — the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, the St. Clair River, and I've spent years coaching fellow boaters who were too proud to ask for help.


Whether you're on a 20-foot pontoon or a 65-foot sportfish, it's just me, your boat, your waters, until you're completely confident.

Tom Ketelhut

Owner, Offshore Captain Services

READY TO GET STARTED?

Ready to get your season started right?

Spring and fall calendars fill up quickly. Reach out early and Captain Tom will make sure your vessel is ready when you are.

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?

Ready to get your season started right?

Spring and fall calendars fill up quickly. Reach out early and Captain Tom will make sure your vessel is ready when you are.

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?

Ready to get your season started right?

Spring and fall calendars fill up quickly. Reach out early and Captain Tom will make sure your vessel is ready when you are.

Or give me a call at 248.497.5791. If I'm on the water, I'll call you back same day.

©️ 2026 Offshore Captain Services LLC · All rights reserved

USCG Mariner Reference #2913289

©️ 2026 Offshore Captain Services LLC · All rights reserved

USCG Mariner Reference #2913289

©️ 2026 Offshore Captain Services LLC · All rights reserved

USCG Mariner Reference #2913289