My qualifications for inspecting vessels result from over 23 years in the marine repair field as a gasoline and diesel engine propulsion systems technician. Additionally, I have sailed thousands of off shore miles including a Trans Atlantic crossing. I have been surveying vessel's professionally for the last 13 years, and am a member in good standing with The American Boat And Yacht Council, The Society Of Accredited Marine SurveyorsŪ, and hold a current US Coast Guard 100 Ton Masters Licence with a Sail and Tow Endorsement. As a member of SAMSŪ, I continually attend educational seminars. I am on Acadia Insurance Company's and Boat US's Preferred Surveyors List and additionally perform Marine Claims Investigations for numerous Insurance Companies.