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A Brooklin Boat Yard Project

105' Whitehawk refit 1989-1991.
Project Manager: Paul Gardiner

12 meter Columbia total refit 1997-2000.
Project Manager: Paul Gardiner

◄ Refits and Installations
◄ New Construction Management
◄ Worldwide Deliveries
◄ Surveys, Appraisals, Consulting
◄ Headquartered in New England

Directors and Associates

Managing Directors

Each of our Associate Members are respected marine industry professionals, who have shown an exemplary commitment to quality, and the highest level of integrity. They are chosen by the Managing Directors, and their association with Yachtman is by mutual consent. This talented network of consultants and contractors provides Yachtman with an unlimited resource for the best marine related services available.

Our Corporate Affiliations

Jay Sheehan
Shipwright

Stephen T. Morrissey
Legal services

John Wicks
Marine engineer

Jonathan B. (Barry) Hague
Captain

Associate Members

Jono Billings

With over 30 years experience in the marine industry, Jono Billings has developed a worldwide reputation as an expert in composite construction, marine repairs, and boatbuilding. Jono has served on the Board of Directors of the American Boatbilders and Repairers Association, the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association, the technical board of the American Boat and Yacht Council, Chairman of the Marine Board of the Society of Mechanical Process Engineering, and is currently on the Advisory Board of the Landing School of boatbuilding. Jono also holds a USCG 100 Ton Master's license, with sail and towing endorsements, and his wealth of knowledge and experience provides our clients with an in-house resource unparalleled in the marine industry.

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Patrick Griffin
Boat Shipping International

Phillip Allen
Diesel engine specialist

Steve White
Boat builder
Brooklin Boat Yard

Tom Wolstenholme
Wooden boat restoration
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Andy Berry
Marine power consultant

Steve Vaitses
Classic yacht consultant

Capt. Don Carroll
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A SAMS Corporate Affiliate

Capt. James Marshall

Capt. Andrew Cook
Marine Surveyor

Capt. Bob Cook
Ocean-Pro.com
Weather Routing

Mike Salafia

A native to the Newport RI area, Mike began sailing at an early age. He began his marine career in 1978 as a power & sailboat broker for the RI Uniflite Dealership. He has held a USCG Master Power & Sail license since 1986. His diversified captain experience includes everything from traditional charter schooners to deep water modern sport fishing battlewagons. Mike is our yacht financing expert. Thru his relationships with local banks and international lenders he can provide sound advice for small boat loans, or structure financing for mega yachts up to $10m. His project management skills were developed at his former company where he oversaw 35 employees in 3 locations. He is a member of the RI Marine Trade Association & a board member of the RI Real Estate Commission.

Mark DeStefano
Serious Marine Services

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Capt. Scott Ledbetter
Relief Captain

Capt. Marc Taylor
Relief Captain

Capt. Matt Holland
Delivery Captain

David Simmons
Sailmaker

Paul McKenna
Yacht Financing

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