• Beverly, MA

History & Background

My Background

My interest in this industry has been life-long. I buoy raced my J24, Catch 22 for 20+ years (foreground blue boat). Offshore raced the Newport to Bermuda Race and back three times, raced Marblehead to Halifax and back and cruise the coast of Maine in the summer month on our family boat, our Valiant 40. Having been a sailboat rigger, boat yard manager I bring a specific emphasis to inspecting your sailing vessel. Please visit the “Valiant Restoration” page to see some of the many projects on my own boat. how my experience can be of service to you.

Many of the many projects I've done on my own boat

My interest in this industry has been life-long. I grew up boating with my folks on our wooden 36′ fly bridge Novi. I raced my J24, Catch 22 for 20+ years (foreground blue boat). She was 1977 hull number 22. One of the over 6,000 J24s built. Much work was been done to keep her looking young and sailing fast.

 

I’ve been working the marine industry for over thirty years in the capacity of a yacht rigger, yard manager and service manager. My survey clients appreciate that I’m not only able to identify a potential issue with a vessel but also offer proven advice on methods and materials to maintain it. It’s not uncommon for a boat owner to call me years after they bought their boat to run a repair scenario by me. I welcome and enjoy the opportunity to help.

 

Please visit the “Valiant Restoration” page to see some of the many projects on my own boat. I think you see there how my experience can be of service to you.