The Boatniks

The Boatniks is a 1970 American comedy film starring Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Don Ameche and Phil Silvers. It was made by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution and directed by Norman Tokar.

U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Jordan Joey Forman responds to a number of pleas for help from civilian pleasure boat sailors off the coast of Southern California. This type of event is typical of what the Coast Guard deals with on a regular basis, and is one of the reasons why Jordan has requested to transfer to a new station. He is handing over the reins to Ensign Tom Garland Robert Morse, a polite but remarkably clumsy fellow who will now report to Commander Taylor Don Ameche, a man who fought in World War II with Garlands father and holds him in high regard.Through a series of events, Garlands ineptitude as the stations new skipper is revealed. He repeatedly flounders in tending to the various minor issues plaguing the crowded waters impatient travelers. It also doesnt take long for him to set his eyes on Kate Fairchild Stefanie Powers, a girl next door type who runs a local boat rental and sailing school spot on the coast. ........

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