Jim Belliveau is a prolific boater, explaining he uses his boats almost as often as some folks use their cars. He’s owned and operated a great variety of watercraft, including many center consoles and sailboats built by leading manufacturers. Throughout it all, his wife Judy and their three children have been by his side, enjoying the rides. Living primarily in Annapolis, but also spending a lot of time in their second home in South Florida, Jim has purchased several different center consoles recently, including ordering a Regulator 31 before stepping up to their latest boat—a Regulator 34. For a little while their ownership of the 31 and 34 overlapped and they considered keeping one of the Regulators up north, and the other in Florida. But Jim loved running the new34 somuch (andwanted to avoid the insurance premiums of keeping a boat in Florida through the hurricane season) that they’ve been shipping the 34 between their two homes each year. For those who haven’t spent much time in Florida, the “toy haulers” start arriving around mid-October and begin packing out around Easter-time—give or take the timing of a few outlier cold fronts. So, just like many a snowbird’s luxury cars, twice a year the Belliveaus’ 34 is cleaned, shrinkwrapped and hauled via tractor-trailer up and down the interstate to accommodate the family’s seasonal lifestyle. This is a routine they’ve been enjoying since about 2020. Doing so means orchestrating haulout services at yards in both Florida and Maryland in collaboration with the transport company, but to them it’s well worth the effort to help spend as much time out on the water in the boat they love. COVERING A LOT OF GROUND From their homebase in Annapolis, the Belliveaus take frequent trips to St. Michaels, Baltimore, Chestertown and other destinations. “Whether it’s out for a sunset cruise, or visiting family, I use my boats like my car.” That probably doesn’t mean running errands in the boat, but MARYLAND FAMILY IS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THEIR REGULATOR 34 Serious Fun 8 BLUEWATER
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