Your Boat Deserves a Co-Pilot: The Real Story Behind d3kOS
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Marine intelligence, boating tips, and d3kOS updates from Skipper Don.
My AI Assistant Army: How I Built a Marine Solution in 5 Days
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We Translated the CX5106 Manual (So You Don’t Have to Cry)
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My Boat Is Frozen, My AI Is Confused, and I’m Having the Time of My Life
Skipper Don AI generated by P. Rozanec and his AI buddy. I’m not that skinny eh
Toronto Boat Show 2026: Steps, Seminars, Sticker Shock & a French Toilet
A lighthearted illustration capturing the chaos and charm of the Toronto Boat Show — from luxury tax panic to flip-flop shopping and a surprise French toilet delivery. A perfect snapshot of two days, 12,000 steps, and one very determined boater.
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Illustration generated by Microsoft Copilot, 2026.
Digital Boat: Creating a Trusted History Report for Boats
One of the long‑term goals for Digital Boat is to become the boating world’s version of a trusted history report — the kind of system that gives buyers and owners confidence by showing a boat’s past in clear, verifiable detail. How It Would Work Why It Matters What Makes Digital Boat Different This isn’t just […]
Our Time and the Digital Boat Vision
When I bought Our Time, I knew she was more than just a 1994 Monterey with good bones. She was going to be my platform — the boat where I could experiment, learn, and prove out a bigger idea. That idea is Digital Boat. Our Time: The Test-bed On Our Time, every upgrade is a […]
Digital Boat Lesson: Timing Is Everything
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned since buying Our Time is that timing matters. Boats are never “done.” There’s always another upgrade, another checklist item, another shiny piece of gear that promises to make life easier. But if you’re not careful, you can spend the whole season with a wrench in your hand instead […]
Fishing Smarter: Three Trips, Two Friends, and One Limit
It was that time of year again — when the fishing forums light up, the big water of Lake Erie calls, and everyone’s talking about catching their limit in just a few hours. Mr. Rhybak and I weren’t about to miss out. Trip One: The Garmin Joins the Crew Our first outing with the new […]
Alternative Power: Welcoming Our Timeand it’s Now
The new year has arrived, and so has the boat show. With it comes a fresh look at my checklist—and this year, alternative power is at the top. Bigger boats often carry generators, and I like the idea. But hauling extra fuel on board isn’t my first choice. At the marina, shore power makes everything […]