Meet JC Shawn Austen Crow, 28, of Cutler Ridge, an electrical engineer and contractor for Crow Enterprises, who owns a 1989 Chris-Craft Star 19 called Sea Note.

“I am currently in the process of completely rebuilding it with new transom,” he says.

How did you take up boating?
I’ve been on the water my entire life. My mother tells my son stories about how she tied a rope to my life vest while I was in diapers and let me drift in the current because I loved the water so much.

Who accompanies you on your boat?
I usually take my son, Knox, 5, and wife Sophie, of six years, on fishing trips.

What do you most enjoy about being on the water?
The absolute peace — at least on good weather days.

Has coronavirus changed your boating habits?
All public ramps/docks were shut down for eight months in Miami-Dade. I am blessed to have access to a private ramp. I did appreciate the fact that there was less fishing, which contributed to a small increase of fish in the ecosystem and less boat traffic on the water.

Favorite places to go in your boat?
The grass flats of Florida Bay or in the brackish waters of Hells Bay. One of my favorite childhood memories is going to Caesar Creek, 5 nautical miles east of Turkey point.

Must have item during trips:
My Costa sunglasses and oil skin hat.

What has been your most challenging experience on the water?
After a day of fishing and finding new fishing spots on Florida Bay, we started home and the engine went into the low rev mode, which means low oil. Easy fix, with my spare gallons of oil below deck. I make a quick funnel with an empty water bottle and we were on our way.

After a long run home, we were only10 miles from the dock when we ran out of gas. So we did what any good boater would do. We called for a tow and cracked a beer open because we were going to be there awhile.

A few beers later, our designated driver arrived. We had a long drive home with all passengers sound asleep.

What is your dream boat?
I think that would be a 22-foot Yellowfin flats or a 19-foot Spyder FRX. Both are extreme fishing machines for inshore.

Advice for new boaters?
Follow the rules of the road and be courteous to other boaters. We all want to have a good time and get home safely.

Finally, make sure the gas gauge always works.