Endicott man seeks second career on high seas

For $86, Tim Thompson of Endicott has a chance to live out a dream.

“I’ve always wanted to do this. Before I started driving truck, I seriously thought about going to captain’s school,” Thompson told the Gazette.

While cruising the internet one day, Thompson came across a 24-foot 1973 Carver Yacht for sale by an owner in Seattle on eBay. Listed price for the boat was $86.

“They were practically giving them away. I couldn’t resist,” said Thompson.

He hopes to use the boat to begin a fishing and sightseeing business on the coast, but to do so, he is looking for help to make the boat again seawor...