marine jobs

[DollaBill]

publius... Get a job that you need. Then get a hobby that you want.


dollabill,, kinda forgot.. what knd of boat do you have?

I've had too many to remember. I sold my last 42 Fountain in '07 when I moved back up north from Ft. Lauderdale. I'm seriously getting the itch again. One more year and I want another 42 Ftn or a nice 38 TS Gun w/ 525's that runs when I turn the key

 

[fund razor]

So you aren't interested in anything larger than 38 feet then, Bill?

 

[DollaBill]

So you aren't interested in anything larger than 38 feet then, Bill?

exactly. haha nice

 

[thedonz]

Bill you HONESTLY have forgotten about you're lil bro........call me

 

[DollaBill]

no I havent. I will this weekend. Stayin out of trouble?

 

[Geronimo36]

One last piece of wisdom- the happiest people in the boating industry are the customers. Go find something you're good at, be successful and make lots of money. And then go buy a Lauderdale condo and put a new Skater on the lift out back.

Having spent the first 5-6 years of my career as a Merc. mechanic I can honestly say that is true.... When I left the marina I couldn't leave fast enough...mid-life crisis at 22 yrs old.. lol

In addition, working at a marina (or anywhere there is wealth) is an excellent networking opportunity for a young kid who wants to advance....it's how I got to where I am today... My CEO was a customer of ours and I got to know him very well and always took care of him, which included fixing his boat till 11 pm the night before a poker run... Even fueled up his boat(s) and parked them in a slip so he could take clients out... Meanwhile, I was going to school at night after work and got my degree. At the time I was having fun (thought it was cool) but later in life I realized I was networking, building relationships and more importantly I was selling...which is what I still do now 10 years later...

However, without learning those precious skills I may not be able to afford what I have today! Plus, it's great satisfaction to do things on your own and it helps me to earn extra cash on the side to pay for this hobby!:driving:

 

[Geronimo36]

The time that I had my shop I couldn't enjoy boating much. It seemed like every time I was out in a boat somebody would always show up and ask if I could "just take a quick look at this and tell me whats wrong with it"
So, like others said: find a good paying job in another field and enjoy boating!

I still get that today.... For the most part I like to help people out but back when I was doing it every day I would get back to the dock after a day on the boat and rush to the car so I wouldn't be bombarded with questions, complaints, "can you check this out" and some "free consulting"..

 

[publius]

I appreciate all of the replies and advise. I know some peoples view on mixing hobbies with work, but that doesn't concern me. I do treat every customer as if they are the only, and most important one I have. This has made me successful in my past positions and I know would make me even more successful in a field I actually enjoy. I, unfortunately am not a kid anymore which I obviously have lead some to beleive. I am 37 with a degree and profesional background. I have sent several posters on this thread my resume and I hope they will comment on their impressions. Again, thank you for your input.

 

[boatman]

I have to disagree with making your hobby a business. I started a marine business this past April and I could not be happier..Things are ahead of plan and I'm having fun...Now have 4 employees and looking for service writer...Good luck with your search

 

[Geronimo36]

Do what makes you happy!

 

[Wardey]

The only marine job I know that is hiring right now is : www.Marines.com

 

[Dr Speed]

Be an engineer for the Navy or a Naval Contractor, then marry rich.

 

[Salesmanship]

I made the same mistake back in '91 and now I can't get out. :biggrinjester:

If you want to turn wrenches get yourself Mercury certified. There's a shortage of that in FL.
We could use a few guys here at Nor-Tech.

 

[HiZ]

Move to FonDuLac
Work at Mercury
Everything is Moving here from Stillwater OK
And not all the crew is coming up here!!!

 

[HiZ]

I made the same mistake back in '91 and now I can't get out. :biggrinjester:

If you want to turn wrenches get yourself Mercury certified. There's a shortage of that in FL.
We could use a few guys here at Nor-Tech.

Really?

I like FL!
What is going on down there???????

 

[txriverrat2001]

I've had too many to remember. I sold my last 42 Fountain in '07 when I moved back up north from Ft. Lauderdale. I'm seriously getting the itch again. One more year and I want another 42 Ftn or a nice 38 TS Gun w/ 525's that runs when I turn the key

How about a 43 NorTech with 700's and #6 Dry's???


I started turning wrenches on boats 20 yrs ago - young, dumb, full of chit ... but had a blast. I learned like everyone said - find a career that pays the bills - have the boats for fun. Now I have the luxury of still working on really really nice hardware - and getting to pick and choose. I hate to say it - but some boat owners are just frikkin *****s - of course no one on this board is ... but beleive it or not they exist. Want it now ... Didn't do anything, it just broke .... and it's how much?? "Can I pay you in a week or so?? Oh - I can't take it until I pay you??? Why not??? I know such and such ...."

Oh I could spend days tellin stories of some of the crap I've heard ....

Now it's almost all for fun .... but a little extra $$ doesn't hurt either .....

Good Luck....

 

[DollaBill]

How about a 43 NorTech with 700's and #6 Dry's???


I started turning wrenches on boats 20 yrs ago - young, dumb, full of chit ... but had a blast. I learned like everyone said - find a career that pays the bills - have the boats for fun. Now I have the luxury of still working on really really nice hardware - and getting to pick and choose. I hate to say it - but some boat owners are just frikkin *****s - of course no one on this board is ... but beleive it or not they exist. Want it now ... Didn't do anything, it just broke .... and it's how much?? "Can I pay you in a week or so?? Oh - I can't take it until I pay you??? Why not??? I know such and such ...."

Oh I could spend days tellin stories of some of the crap I've heard ....

Now it's almost all for fun .... but a little extra $$ doesn't hurt either .....

Good Luck....

I hear you. I like the Nortechs but I've always wanted a gun. Mild power though. low hr 525's.

 

[jhenrie]

I made the same mistake back in '91 and now I can't get out. :biggrinjester:

If you want to turn wrenches get yourself Mercury certified. There's a shortage of that in FL.
We could use a few guys here at Nor-Tech.

I heard there's an opening in the rigging shop ?

 

[Salesmanship]

We could use some experieced people in Rigging and Service.
PM me if you're interested.

Terry

 

[sledge]

Do you want to sell, build or fix? That's pretty much what it boils down to.

You're here in South Florida. The Miami Craigslist has ads for a bunch of marine mechanics. If all you're doing is sending resumes, you're wasting your time. Get to a shop and offer to start working. Have you checked out the Marine program(s) at BCC/Broward Vo-tech schools? Might be worth looking into.