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Luxury yacht rental in clearwater.

Are you ready to elevate your lifestyle and create unforgettable memories? Look no further than a clearwater yacht rental. Clearwater Bay’s boundless beauty and azure waters offer the perfect backdrop for a luxury yacht experience. At Florida Yacht Life, we invite you to explore crystal-clear waters, lush islands, and hidden coves aboard one of our exclusive private vessels. Our luxury yacht rental packages and amenities ensure that every moment on the water is a celebration of the extraordinary.

Bespoke Luxury Cruise Experience

At Florida Yacht Life, we are committed to providing bespoke luxury charters that promise unforgettable experiences. Our crew takes care of all your needs, ensuring that every detail is perfect. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a corporate event, or a romantic escape, our luxury yachts are designed to accommodate your every desire.

Star Sapphire

Half Day $9,500 – Full Day $15,000

Experience the only SUPER yacht in Clearwater! No amenity, expense, or luxury touch has been spared to make this the perfect charter vessel. Oozing European finesse and Italian accents, she is dressed to impress with stunning luxury finishings.

Specifications

• Up to 13 Guests
• 5 Staterooms
• 6 Bathrooms

For the epitome of luxury, look no further than the Star Sapphire, the only super yacht in Clearwater Bay. This exquisite vessel boasts Italian and European accents and finishings, ensuring a truly opulent experience. Indulge in the jacuzzi on the flybridge, relax on the private sun deck, and savor the panoramic 180-degree views of Clearwater Bay. With five fully equipped and furnished staterooms, the Star Sapphire can accommodate up to 13 guests, providing the utmost in comfort and style.

Unforgettable Charters in Clearwater

Florida Yacht Life offers an unparalleled combination of luxury and adventure, allowing guests to explore the unparalleled natural beauty of Clearwater Bay. Our private yachts provide a gateway to pristine waters and secluded destinations, while offering the utmost in comfort and style. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a corporate retreat, our experienced crew is dedicated to ensuring your journey exceeds all expectations.

Amazing Hospitality and Personalized Service

From the moment you step aboard, our attentive crew will pamper you with personalized service and warm smiles. Your journey begins with a complimentary champagne toast and a guided tour of the luxury vessel, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. Our crew will anticipate your every need, providing bespoke menus, arranging entertainment, and ensuring your comfort and satisfaction throughout the charter.

Magic Moment

$3,550 – Full Day $4,550

Magic Moment is a 75 ft luxury motor-yacht, it has 3 decks, a galley (kitchen), 4 1/2 bathrooms, a massive salon area (family room of a boat), and plenty of comfortable seating with breathtaking views!

• Up to 13 guests
• 4 ½ Bathrooms

Step aboard the Magic Moment, a 75 ft luxury motor yacht that sets the standard for elegance and sophistication. This magnificent vessel features three decks, a fully equipped galley, four bathrooms, and a spacious salon area, providing breathtaking views of Clearwater Bay. Whether you’re hosting a corporate event, a family gathering, or a romantic rendezvous, the Magic Moment offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience

Indulge in the Epitome of Luxury and Adventure

Florida Yacht Life is your premier partner for luxury yacht charters in Clearwater. Our meticulously maintained fleet of top-of-the-line yachts is manned by a dedicated crew, ensuring unparalleled experiences for every guest. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a corporate retreat, our team is committed to providing exceptional service and creating unforgettable memories.

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Enjoy an exquisite menu explicitly customized for your group. Elevate your dining experience with meals prepared with extensive attention to detail. Menu items are organized based on your dietary preferences and needs.

Our crew also offers mouthwatering catering packages to suit the needs of a more extensive gathering of friends and family. You can host corporate outings, birthdays, and wedding parties with all the needs of your guests covered to a tee. Turn every moment in your celebration into picture-perfect moments worthy of sharing on social media.

Let the party come alive with entertainment at the bar provided by skilled bartenders and baristas mixing up delicious concoctions. Let your taste buds explore the myriad of flavors during our wine and cheese pairings. Guests can enjoy the full bar options, including champagne tasting and caviar.

Every moment during your cruise will be captured in picture-perfect fashion provided by our expert photographers and videographers. Tampa Bay is one of the best photoshoot locations. Paired with the amenities of a modern luxurious yacht, the stunning photos and videos you make will be the envy of your friends.

Our yacht charter has plenty to offer for everyone. For instance, you can learn to ride e-foils with the help of our certified instructors. Children will love our floating foam lily pad island. It’s the ultimate water playground for both old and young.

At Florida Yacht Life, we offer a unique combination of boundless luxury, allowing guests to explore the unparalleled natural beauty of Tampa Bay. On board our private yachts, you navigate pristine waters and secluded destinations while enjoying the utmost in comfort and style.

Transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories as you enjoy the tailor-made experience we have prepared for your group. We guarantee an exhilarating and exclusive experience unlike any other. Here are more reasons to book your next weekend’s yacht rental with our crew.

• Amazing Hospitality From the moment you step aboard, our attentive crew pampers you with personalized service and warm smiles. The trip begins with a complimentary champagne toast and a guided tour of the luxury vessel. We provide bespoke menus, arrange entertainment, and anticipate your every need, elevating your voyage into an unforgettable journey of pampered delight.
• Perfect for Any Group Our charter packages are perfect for friends, business partners, professional colleagues, families, and couples. Share the open seas with your closest companions and create a unique sense of camaraderie and adventure. 
• Business Trips: Turn corporate meetings and team-building events into the ultimate getaway. Take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities and a serene backdrop of open waters as you combine work and relaxation and brainstorm your next business venture.
• Family Trips: Yacht charters offer a one-of-a-kind bonding experience for loved ones and a chance to create treasured memories in a comfortable and safe environment. Families can explore stunning coastal destinations in Tampa Bay and enjoy water activities. Savor delicious meals together while strengthening connections.
• Couple Trips: It’s the epitome of romantic getaways with the privacy of a luxury yacht. Enjoy a private dinner under the stars or spend an afternoon adoring tranquil sunsets. A couple’s yacht charter provides the perfect setting for a romantic atmosphere.

Indulge in the Epitome of Luxury and Adventure 

Florida Yacht Life is your premier partner for yacht charters. Our fleet of top-of-the-line yachts is meticulously maintained and manned by a dedicated crew.

We offer unparalleled experiences for family vacations, romantic getaways, and corporate retreats. Book your next unforgettable journey in Tampa with our crew.

AFTERNOON SUN SAIL

Life is better on the water... Come sail with us!

Adults - $60 / Children under 12 - $30

A 2 hour Sailing excursion lay back, relax, sip a delicious cold drink from our service bar and listen to a variety of music. Custom built 50 foot Catamaran. Spacious sundeck. loads of space to view. Abundant seating area. Convenient service bar Two restrooms Beer and Wine Licence Stereo Sound System Capacity 41 guests

There is no better way to sail the Gulf of Mexico waters than aboard the Kai Lani Catamaran!

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DAILY SUNSET CRUISES

The perfect way to end your day or kickoff your night!

• Relaxing Sunset Sail Monday & Friday $60 for adults $30 for children (under 12)
• Sunset Sail with Live Music Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday $75 Adults and $30 for children (under 12)
• Sangria Sunday Sunset Cruise Sunday Evening $80 Adults and includes bottomless Sangria $30 Children (under 12)

Enjoy a 2 hour Sunset Sail in the Gulf of Mexico or Clearwater Bay. Whether you choose to have a few drinks and make new friends dancing to live music or enjoy a wonderful romantic cruise with that special someone, we know you'll make a memory to last a lifetime.

SPECIAL EVENT CRUISES

Join us for one of our monthly special event cruises

Our monthly event cruises feature an open bar, food and may also have live music. Many of these cruises are also partnered with non-profit organizations to increase awareness or funds. So raise a glass with your friends while helping the community!

Just some of our special events include our Valentine's day Sunset Cruise, Easter Brunch Cruise and July 4th Celebration Sail

We also have all inclusive packages available at discounted rates. These packages include other goodies like party favors for your bachelor or bachelorette party or decorations and special touches for your birthday or reunion celebration.

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Where do i park, what about bad weather, can we bring our own alcohol, are guests required to wear life jackets, is there a restroom on the boat, what is the unlimited drink wristband, how do i pay for drinks on board if i don't have a wristband, can i host a private party on the boat.

It is best to reserve as early as possible, as last minute bookings are hard to get. We suggest a few days ahead of time. Walk-ups are welcome if you want to leave your adventure to chance of available space on one of our day trips.

Contact Info

Address 25 Causeway Blvd, Slip #49 Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Phone (727) 446-6778

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Adventures boat rentals

Best boat rental company in florida *call for cash discount - 727-744-6999.

A BOAT DAY … YOUR WAY “ We love Salty Life ! And you too! Enjoy Clearwater, our paradise your way .

We believe in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through release education of our ecosystem and Clearwater marine life . Let’s get wet and enjoy the adventure of boating with us !

* If you don’t find an available boat during the time you’d like to schedule, please give us a call, we may have a different boat available that is not listed on the site.

Boat rental in Clearwater, Florida

We offer luxurious brand new 23 ft pontoon boats with 115 HP Yamaha engine. Our boats are fully loaded with features like:

• Navigation and depth finder
• Premium sound system with Bluetooth
• Sink with running water
• Double Bimini tops
• Gas propane Grill (optional)

Temporary boating Licence 

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ*

RENTERS: According to Florida state law, “For anyone born on or after January 1st, 1988, who will be operating a boat in Florida waters with an engine of ten (10) horsepower or more, the law requires them to complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card.” 

This means you will are REQUIRED to complete ONE of the two items below before boating at our Clearwater location:

Option A: Renters from out of state can take a boating safety course to obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card. (Estimated time: 2-4 hours; lasts for life) See link:  https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/id/

Option B: Renters from out of state can obtain a Temporary Certificate prior to taking out a boat. (Estimated time: 15min; lasts for 90 days) See link below for list of approved courses:  https://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/temporary-certificate/

Get your free Boating Safety course online at www.boatus.org Please donate to help keep it being free.    

*Please note: If you show up for your rental without this documentation, you will be turned away from your reservation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Boating Rules & Regulations

Follow the link below to see Boating Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

https://myfwc.com/boating/regulations/

Fishing Regulations

Follow the link below to see Fishing Rules & Regulations listed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

https://myfwc.com/fishing/freshwater/regulations/

Pontoon Boats

Half-day rental 4 hours.

• Pontoon Berkshire luxury model 2021/2022
• 115 HP Yamaha
• Capacity 11 People
• Speakers with Bluetooth
• If born after 1988, must have a boaters safety ID , boating experience and valid driver license to operate the vessel

3/4 Day Rental 6 Hours

Full-day rental 8 hours, sunset cruise 1-1/2 to 2 hour.

• Capacity up to 6

What makes Adventures Boat Rental Inc Great Boat Tour or Charter

• Experienced & Local Captains
• Private Party Tours
• Dolphin Watching Cruise
• Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties
• Island Hopping Tours
• Seashell Collecting
• Dogs Welcome
• Birthday Parties
• Visit Waterfront Dining
• Sunset Cruises
• Anniversaries

We support and encourage our clients to collaborate as well to keep our ocean clean and free of plastic and pollution.

Adventures Boat a rental Inc support the Non-Profit Organization Clean this beach up that helps to clean beaches all over Florida !

We always recommend to visit United States Coast Guard if you want to learn more about rules and regulations.

Recreation at the sea is preferred by many people. Some are interested in visiting the beach, while others prefer a more active rest. But traveling by sea fascinates almost everyone. And Clearwater is a great place to do it. We provide boat rentals that come with a predetermined “adventure” plan. We have five adventure packages that you can choose from. Each of these packages includes pre-selected itineraries and stops. We are also willing to put together a customized itinerary for you at the destination of your choice.

OUR BOATS FOR SEA ADVENTURES We offer luxurious and comfortable boat rentals with perfectly planned and interesting itineraries of varying lengths. This is a unique and new service that no one has ever offered in this area. Renting a boat for an adventure cruise is a time-taking task. We want our customers to utilize their free time fully and we are ready to deliver the boat to the right place (according to your chosen itinerary). Experience hassle-free rental services with us and save that extra time for some extra fun. An adventure cruise with us is:

• active leisure without hassle on your part
• choosing route that is interesting to you
• bar table and grill on board

Adventures Boat Rental is a boat rental company located in Clearwater. Our boat rental locations cover Clearwater Beach and surrounding areas. We arrange trips from the Tampa City as well as from other locations, delivering boats to the nearest public ramp.

Where I pick up the boat ?

• 69 Bay Esplanade Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 United States
• 727-744-6999
• [email protected]
• 7 Days a Week: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Policies and rental agreement

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Private Yacht Charter in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg Florida Area

We offer your group an exclusive, private yacht charter experiences through the inter-coastal waters of Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the Gulf of Mexico. You are provided with hand-crafted, gourmet Charcuterie and champagne toast for your party as you cruise these beautiful Florida waterways in our beautiful private yacht. We frequently see dolphins, manatees, and beautiful sunsets. Packages start at 2 hours, and we can accommodate groups of 6 to 13 people.

Private Cruise

• Two-hour Cruise
• Captain & Crew Included
• BYOB Allowed
• Fuel Included

Sunset Cruise

• Three-hour Cruise

Island Cruise

• Four-hour Cruise
• Stand Up Paddle Boards Included

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Clearwater Beach is one the USA's top vacation spots, and Clearwater Boat Rentals is proud to be able to offer both visitors and local residents great rental boats. Start your day early with some fishing or take a boat out to enjoy the beautiful Gulf Coast waters, explore island and make unforgettable memories. Either way, you'll have a great time on the water with one of our quality, fully equipped boats.  

Clearwater Boat Rentals offers a broad selection of boats for your pleasure and convenience. Our courteous staff is always happy to assist you in all of your boating needs. We provide information, charts, advice, directions and do a full "use and safety" orientation on all our boats. We will do all we can to assure you of a safe, comfortable boating experience. Let us do all the work, while you experience the boating pleasures to be discovered in the Clearwater, Gulf Coast area.

Boating experience required, 33 years of age or older for rental of boat

NEW 40' ADULT ONLY CHARTER/ PARTY BOAT

Choose your cruise, embark for unforgettable memories—purchase a salty mermaid gift card this holiday season, new 40' custom built, adult only, uscg rated charter boat in clearwater beach. public or private party / cruises. beer and wine bar, walk in restroom, plush seating, top tier sounds system, live tvs, and an experienced staff. captained by an experienced florida native, powered by two 250hp outboard motors and designed for the ultimate party boat experience..

Day Cruise 10:00am - 12:00pm   

Afternoon Cruise 1:00pm - 3:00pm  

Sunset Cruise 4:30pm - 6 :30 pm  

Corporate Charters: Holiday Parties, Company Events 

Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties: The Perfect Pregame   

Recent reviews.

Stunning views, fantastic staff, and top-notch amenities. Can't wait for a repeat visit!

The TVs paired with the beer and wine bar perfectly complement the viewing experience. A unique spot for enjoying games and drinks – highly recommended!

THE go-to spot for unforgettable bachelor and bachelorette parties! Great music, and energetic vibes, we had an absolute blast celebrating with our group. 

WHY GO SALTY?

At the salty mermaid, we redefine charter boat experiences. our passion is to curate memorable charters for all occasions, from corporate outings and bachelor/bachelorette parties to relaxing sunset escapes with beer and wine. with a commitment to excellence, we invite you to explore the beauty of clearwater beach with the salty mermaid..

455 E Shore Dr

Clearwater Beach, FL

727-331-1777

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11:00am – 7:00 pm

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Clearwater Yacht Rental

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Why Boatsetter?

As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

Get out on the water worry-free, knowing our insurance covers every boating trip

Choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your peace of mind while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

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What makes Boatsetter different from other boat rental platforms?

What makes Boatsetter different is peace of mind. Boatsetter is the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer boat rental. We know choosing the right boat rental platform is essential to your experience while on the water. That's why we've gone the extra mile to focus on safety through our exclusive partnership with GEICO Marine and BoatUS. As the first and only boat rental marketplace to offer insurance on every peer-to-peer rental, you are protected during all rentals with insurance coverage and on-water assistance through TowBoatUS.

How to rent a boat on Boatsetter?

At Boatsetter, our mission is to make getting out on the water as easy as possible. With our intuitive booking system, you can rent a boat as soon as today. -First, you must determine your budget and the type of boat you want to rent. -Next, decide where you would like to boat and the kind of boat you would like to spend the day on. -Finally, determine if you will be needing a boat captain and reach out to the boat owner. That’s it! You’re officially on your way to a fantastic day out on the water.

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How much does it cost to rent a yacht?

The cost of renting a yacht depends on the boat’s size and the amount of time you’ll use the yacht. The onboard amenities and luxurious accommodations also dictate the price. You can contact our yacht specialists for a custom quote by visiting https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

Can you rent a yacht for the day?

Boatsetter allows you to rent a yacht for the day. Single-day yacht rentals are available for a select number of yachts. To chat with a yacht specialist please visit https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

Can you rent a yacht for the week?

Boatsetter allows its customers to rent a yacht for the week. Renting a yacht for a week gives you more access to the wide range of yachts available on our platform. You can either book a rental directly through the site or connect with one of our charter specialists to plan your trip here: https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

Can you rent a yacht for the month?

Booking a month-long yacht rental is a detailed and hands-off process when working with our team of yacht charter specialists. We tailor each yacht charter to our client's specific wants and needs. Our luxury yacht charter specialists can be reached at (954) 715-4114 or by visiting https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

How to rent a private yacht?

Renting a private yacht is a very detailed experience that caters to your exact needs while onboard one of our luxury yachts. To plan your private yacht rentals experience please visit https://www.boatsetter.com/luxury-yacht-charters .

How much does it cost to rent a pontoon boat?

The cost of renting a pontoon boat depends on the size, location, and rental time of the boat. Prices can range anywhere from $200 for a half-day rental or just under a $1,000 for longer rentals.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht?

The cost to charter a yacht varies depending on the boat size and the length of the charter. Prices typically range from less than $1,000 to $5,000 plus if you’re wanting to charter the yacht overnight.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

How does the boat insurance work?

Boat insurance typically covers loss caused by things such as fire, sinking, storms, and collisions. The extent of the coverage varies depending on the policy.

Do I need my own insurance to rent a boat?

You do not need boat insurance when renting with Boatsetter. Coverage is provided under the Peer-to-Peer Boat Rental Policy, which is underwritten by GEICO Marine Insurance Company. The policy was written from the ground up as a stand-alone recreational boat rental insurance policy covering the period of time that the boat is being rented and is available for all non-commercially insured boats.

Does Boatsetter screen renters?

Yes. We use a system called Cognito to ensure that payment information matches the renter's identity. We also require renters taking out a captained boat to be at least 18 years old and on a bareboat to be at least 25 years old.

Is listing my boat on Boatsetter free?

Yes! Listing a boat is completely free. We only take a commission when your boat is rented. We only make money when you do!

What if I'm not comfortable having a renter drive my boat?

If you are not comfortable having a renter drive your boat, we have an expansive network of licensed and experienced captains. Once your boat is listed, you can filter through our network of captains and favorite captains in your area that you would like to operate your boat.

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Florida divers go deep with sonar to find sunken cars, solve cold-case mysteries

• Lane DeGregory Times staff

TAMPA — There’s a car down there, deep in the muck of the Hillsborough River. Maybe a motorcycle.

They found it the other day, out on their little boat with their fancy fish finder: a shadow on the sonar with a golden blob in the center.

Now, on a warm winter afternoon, they’re wriggling into wetsuits below the 40th Street bridge, about to dive for a license plate.

“Could be stolen,” says John Martin, 55.

“Could be a homicide,” says Mike Sullivan, 44. “You never know. There could be a body in the trunk.”

In the last two years, the half-brothers who own Sunshine State Sonar have found more than 350 cars in canals, ponds and waterways across Florida.

Weekend fishermen turned amateur underwater detectives, the true-crime junkies dive into cold cases, searching for the disappeared. Sometimes, they choose the cases themselves, following threads online. Other times, law enforcement asks for their help.

They have discovered remains of 11 missing people inside cars, giving answers to relatives who had spent years agonizing.

One family, who thought their mom had left them, learned that she had driven off the road. Relatives of a missing teacher suspected his girlfriend — then found out he had been submerged in a canal for three years. And the son of a young mother who thought she had been murdered was relieved when her death proved a watery accident.

“You good?” Sullivan asks Martin, who is checking his oxygen tank. Martin gives a thumbs-up.

They shove off, motoring toward a bobbing red buoy where they had marked the spot days before.

Sullivan splashes into the gray-green water, sinking through silt so thick he can’t see, feeling his way through the dark.

Martin owns a pool cleaning company in Lakeland. Sullivan, the leader, runs an auto parts business from his Gulfport home.

They both speak excitedly, spewing staccato sentences with thick Boston accents that haven’t ebbed after two decades in Florida.

“It all started with YouTube,” Sullivan says. “I kinda got obsessed.”

A couple of years ago, he got into bingeing Adventures with Purpose , videos of a volunteer dive team in Oregon that searches for missing people.

“Florida has so much water!” he told his wife. “I really need to do this.”

Sullivan has always owned fishing boats, loved catching king mackerel. He raced personal watercraft, flew airplanes, learned to read complicated instruments to navigate through the dark. A former mechanic, he knows car makes and models, can recognize hubcaps and bumpers.

And he doesn’t just watch true crime, says his wife, Johanna. “He has to go to the scene to see for himself, if it’s in Florida. He just has to be there, especially for missing people.”

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He didn’t know how to scuba dive. He’d never longed to float through crystal water or over schools of colorful fish. But he got certified so he could swim through muddy channels and search waterlogged crime scenes.

He bought a shallow-draft boat and outboard motor, rigged it with the latest fish-finding technology: a Lowrance SideScan sonar, a DownScan imaging device and a Garmin LiveScope. The machines send sound waves pulsing through the water, then record them as they bounce back to create a blurry image on a monitor — like an MRI.

The equipment cost Sullivan $21,000. It took him a year to be able to interpret the images, to tell a rock from a Volkswagen. He learned that small cars sink fast and SUVs, which have bigger air pockets, sometimes float.

“He’s always been high-energy, seeking adventure,” says Sullivan’s wife, who has been with him since they were 18. “Only now it has meaning.”

He started close to home, in Pinellas County, by reaching out to a cold-case detective. The officer told him about Robert Helphrey, 34. In 2006, after closing the Palm Harbor seafood restaurant where he worked, he went to a pub. Friends watched him drive away around 1:30 a.m., but no one ever found Helphrey or his Mitsubishi hatchback.

“He was a dad, a veteran,” Sullivan says. “He just disappeared.”

Over the next year and a half, Sullivan searched 150 bodies of water in Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. “My friends and family thought I was crazy,” he says. “They were taunting me. One sent a Where’s Waldo? T-shirt.”

Sullivan reached out to Helphrey’s mom and daughter. Finally, last April, as the family looked on in shock, he found Helphrey’s car under 10 feet of water in a retention pond. For 17 years, his body had been submerged just a few miles from his home.

Sullivan doesn’t go fishing, ride personal watercraft or fly planes anymore. All of his free time goes toward searching.

Once a month, Sullivan, Martin and a couple of other volunteers go on expeditions, paying their own expenses. Last year, Sullivan says he spent $27,000 on Airbnb rentals across the state. Videos from their YouTube channel bring in about $100 a month.

“We’re blessed to have good income,” he says. “I just wish we could get a grant or something to do this full time.”

The car is upside down in the elbow bend of the Hillsborough River, nose-first, buried in sand up to its door handles.

Sullivan switches on a flashlight strapped to his left arm, takes out his phone in its waterproof case.

Swimming closer, 20 feet below the surface, he can make out a Cadillac, not too old, maybe black? The model: CTS.

On the back, there’s a Buccaneers plate — with a registration sticker valid until April 2024.

This can’t be the vehicle we’re looking for, Sullivan realizes.

A neighbor had called recently, concerned about an accident from 2019, where someone seemed to have gone over the guardrail.

This Cadillac’s demise must have been recent. Its windows are so caked over, it’s impossible to tell if anyone is inside.

“Could be an accident,” Martin says as their boat putters back to land. “Or insurance fraud.”

Sullivan nods. “Or suicide.”

Onshore, they peel off their wetsuits and call the cops.

The stories haunt Sullivan — those he has helped solve and those that elude him.

He thinks about missing people while he’s in the car line, waiting to pick up his kids. They keep him up at night, beside his sleeping wife.

When he finds someone, he offers their relatives a chance at closure. But he also quells whatever hope they might have left. “Calling families is the worst part,” Sullivan’s wife says. “He’s not trained to be a grief counselor.”

Every time Sullivan drives over a bridge, or around a cloverleaf with a retention pond, along every canal he crosses, he wonders: Could someone be down there?

Imagine driving along, he says, then suddenly sinking into dark water, trapped behind the wheel.

He researches newspaper archives, looks up police reports, scans maps and highway markers. In his phone, alongside family photos, Sullivan keeps pictures of the missing. He has memorized their faces and names, can recite when each person was last seen, and where they might have been driving.

Sandra Lemire was a single young mother, heading to a date at a Kissimmee Denny’s 12 years ago. She had borrowed her grandmother’s red minivan and promised to call on her way home.

Her family worried she had been kidnapped or killed.

Sullivan spent more than a year working with Orlando police as divers searched 63 bodies of water. In December, newly released cellphone records helped map Lemire’s drive. Sullivan’s sonar picked up the minivan in a retention pond off the Interstate 4 exit to Disney World. Her remains were inside.

Kareem Demarzo Tisdale, 30, disappeared from his parents’ Fort Lauderdale home 19 years ago. In January, while searching for someone else in a pond at Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sullivan and divers from Adventures with Purpose found what they think is Tisdale’s 1983 Oldsmobile. Police are testing DNA of the water-logged skeleton.

“The one that really got me, that I went through weeks of depression over, was Karen Moore,” Sullivan says. Less than 24 hours after the Davie-area mother filed a restraining order against her husband, she failed to pick up her daughter from Girl Scout camp. Sullivan found Moore inside her white Saturn 22 years later in a pond near her house.

In January, Sullivan says, they were able to “bring five people home” in six days.

“It’s a Cadillac down there,” Sullivan says, handing the bent metal plate to an officer. Ten cops have shown up, including Tampa police divers. Beneath a grove of live oaks, they stare at the sodden riverbank and the bouncing buoy, a football field away. The earth smells like wet leaves.

The ground is too wet, the slope too steep for a tow truck, the officers decide. “We’ll have to come back,” says Chris Audet, who coordinates the dive team. “Shut down the bridge and hoist it up from there.”

Running the plate, the cops learn that the 2013 Cadillac was stolen a few months ago in Hillsborough. “Great job,” Audet tells Sullivan and Martin. “We don’t have the time to go fishing like this.”

Be careful in the water, the officer tells them. “There are lots of dinosaurs out there.”

“Only the little gators come up to us,” Sullivan says. “At least so far.”

“I wouldn’t dive these ponds for golf balls,” he went on. “But knowing that we can make such a huge difference for some of these families …” He shook his head and wiped his eyes.

A couple of weeks later, five Tampa police divers drop into the Hillsborough River. The sun is bright, the air and water both 60 degrees. Their teeth chatter.

“We don’t know what could be in there,” Sgt. Charlie Feldman tells them. “Weapons? Remains? We can’t search it without lifting it.”

Every year, Tampa police recover about a dozen cars from waterways, Feldman says. But this process is more complicated because of the shore’s steep slope.

Recovery takes three hours. Divers attach straps and air bags to each of the car’s tires, then inflate them until the vehicle floats. A police boat pulls it to the bridge, where two tow trucks are waiting.

“It’s kind of cool,” says Ashley Maggart, 38, who is filming. “But it’s sad at the same time.”

Maggart, a mother of four, had called police about the damaged guardrail near her home years ago. When they didn’t investigate, she messaged the Sunshine State Sonar crew.

A boom hoists the car 30 feet above the bridge. Black mud, oil and water drain out, staining the river with a rainbow sheen, filling what looks like a swollen bladder dangling below.

“Oh, is that a head?” Maggart cries. “What’s in there?”

She sends a video to Sullivan, who is on spring break with his kids. He can’t believe he’s missing this.

“There’s a key in the ignition, but it’s corroded,” Feldman says. “After two weeks in water, any DNA evidence would be erased.”

He checks the glove box and back seat, which stink of decay, then shines a light into the trunk: Soggy paperwork. A water bottle. Otherwise, empty.

“If someone is in that river, their loved ones deserve to have that closure,” Maggart says. “Even if it’s just someone’s stolen vehicle, they deserve to know.”

The next weekend, Sullivan and his crew find two more cars in the Tampa Bay Bypass Canal. Next up, a trip to Miami.

“We got 53 cars we’ve located just in south Florida that we haven’t been able to dive on yet,” Sullivan says. “So many cases are still unsolved.”

Like Carlton McCarthy Ireland, who disappeared after leaving his Zephyrhills home to pawn a ring in Tampa.

And Peggy Wynell Byars-Baisden, 23, a mother of three, last seen in 1965 in a parking lot in Polk County.

Then there’s Brenda Starr, 32, who vanished from Palm Harbor in 1995 after dropping her daughter off at school. Sullivan has been searching for her Mazda Protege since he started diving.

Recently, he has been talking to her 82-year-old mom. He’s promised he’ll do everything he can to bring Brenda home.

Lane DeGregory is an enterprise reporter covering the people of Tampa Bay. She can be reached at [email protected].

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