Cruising Resume’
Frank M. Burns Jr. (Rusty)
401 Main Street
Madisonville, La 70447
1968 – 1984 Maintained and operated the “Dutchess II”, an 86’ Stephens Motor Yacht owned by Weldon W. Poole, Poole Lumber Company, Covington, Louisiana. Multiple electronic installations, mechanical repairs, supervised major bottom refit. Operated vessel in Louisiana Delta, Mississippi Sound and Gulf of Mexico waters.
1993 – 1996 Owned and operated “Oceantide”, a 76’
Trans Atlantic Steel Motor Yacht. Extensive
cruising in the Pacific from San Diego to Panama Canal, West Caribbean Sea,
followed by multiple voyages to/from Lauderdale waters.
Lived aboard and underway during entire ownership.
Vessel sold substantially above market value and purchase price, no
survey exceptions and presently in Holland.
Reference: lebontempsroule.org/oceantide_76.htm
1996 – 1998 Owned and operated “Oceantide II”, a
64’ Hatteras LRC. Extensive
cruising in Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Canadian waters, Prince Edward Sound,
Pacific coastline, San Francisco Bay, Sacramento River Delta, Mexico, Sea of
Cortez, Gulf of California, Costa Rica, Panama Canal, West Caribbean, Gulf of
Mexico and multiple trip to/from Lauderdale waters.
Lived aboard and underway during entire ownership.
Vessel sold above market value and purchase price, no survey exceptions
and presently in San Juan Islands, British Columbia.
Reference: lebontempsroule.org/previously_owned_vessels.htm
1998 – 2009 Own, operate and personally refitted an
Antique 1930, 86’ Wooden Commuter Yacht “Le Bon Temps Roule”, used
exclusively for raising money for charity on the Tchefuncte River, Madisonville
Louisiana. Over 1200 trips or 6000
hours, carrying 30 to 60 passengers per trip.
The “Le Bon Temps Roule”, was completely C-Flexed and mechanically
majored by Burns and operated daily for 6 years raising over $750k for local
charities. The vessel was sold in 2004 and repurchased in 2007.
The vessel is now 79 years old and the most active vessel on the
Tchefuncte River. She is
mechanically and cosmetically maintained by Burns.
Reference: lebontempsroule.org
2001 – Current Purchased,
outfitted and operate a 65’ Steel Motor Yacht, “Dulcinea”, for Dr. C. R.
Tillman, Natchez, Mississippi. Personally
outfitted vessel in Fort Lauderdale Florida with all electronics, safety
equipment, ground tackle, charting, etc.; including bunk linen to galley
utensils. Delivered vessel to
Louisiana and operate often in Louisiana and Mississippi Sound waters.
Vessel surveyed yearly from acquisition into 2009 with no exceptions and
highly valued. Vessel is currently
under daily supervision and maintenance of Burns.
Reference: lebontempsroule.org/dulcinea_prep.htm
2004 – 2005 Surveyed, operated and maintained a 55’
Flemming Motor Yacht, “Outbound”, purchased by Cappy Stahlman, Natchez,
Mississippi. Supervised haul outs,
performed all repairs, installations, operated vessel in Louisiana waters and
assisted owner until departure of vessel for East Coast.
Reference: lebontempsroule.org/outbound/htm
2004 – Current Operate
and assist Woodus Humphrey, owner of the “Stay Lady Stay”, a new San Juan
38’ picnic boat, making multiple installations and performing sea trial
adjustments.
2005 – Current Built
and Supervise “Saw Mill Docks”, a 28 slip marina located on the Tchefucte
River within the city limits of Madisonville Louisiana and owned by Genita S.
Poole. Assist all tenants with
their mechanical, electronic and general boating needs.
2005 October Assisted
Woodus Humphrey in the selection, sea trial, and purchase of a 61’ Cheoy Lee
Trawler in San Diego California. November
2005 Outfitted the vessel at
Driscoll Boatyard, San Diego. December
2005 Assisted in moving the vessel
from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Mexico. February 2006: Assisted
in moving the vessel to Bahia Navidad and back to Puerto Vallarta.
May 2006 Assisted in moving
vessel from Puerto Vallarta to Seattle Washington.
Reference: lebontemsproule.org/voyageofoasis.htm
2006 September, Delivered 38’ San Juan “Stay Lady
Stay”, from Madisonville to Lauderdale for boat show.
2007 April, Assisted in moving 38’ San Juan “Stay Lady
Stay”, from Fort Lauderdale to Madisonville Louisiana.
Lost port propeller abeam of Biloxi, supervised repairs in Biloxi and
continued on to Madisonville.
2007 July, Repurchased “Le Bon Temps Roule” and moved
her from Green Turtle Bay Kentucky to Madisonville, Louisiana.
2008 August, Assisted in moving 38’ San Juan “Stay Lady
Stay”, from Destin Florida to Gunnersville, Alabama.
Multiple Power Squadron classes through the years, past CPR
instructors’ instructor for the American Red Cross. Past NAUI instructors’ instructor. Excellent health.
Additional References:
Mr. Sewell Williams, Surveyor, Arthur Terry &
Associates, Mandeville, Louisiana
Mr. Patrick McConnell, Fraser Yachts, San Diego, California
Mr. David Fraser, Fraser Yachts, San Diego, California
Mr. Craig Sacco, Yacht Management, Dania, Florida
Dr. Randy Tillman, Natchez, Mississippi
Mr. William Smith, President, Trinity Yachts, Gulfport, Mississippi
Captain Herman Fitzpatrick, retired Mississippi River Bar Pilot, Covington,
Louisiana
Rear Admiral Tim McGee, NOAA, Stenis Space Center, Mississippi
Mr. Woodus Humphrey, Woodus Humphrey Insurance, Shreveport, Louisiana
Mr. Cappy Stahlman, Natchez, Mississippi
Ms. Genita S. Poole, Poole Lumber Company, Covington, Louisiana