Shoreline, WA
About us
Ned started sailing with his
family when he was 5 years old. From that time
on he was addicted to boating. Starting as a
sailor he participated in local, national, and
international sailing competitions. While he
grew up sailing he liked powerboats too, and asked his
mother why they could not own a powerboat. Her
reply was “sailing develops character”. Well, Ned
certainly is a character. But starting at the
age of 14 when Ned and a friend built a small
speedboat called a “Pumpkin Seed”, he was able to work
and recreate on a variety of powerboats up to 125
feet. Following a few years break from active
boating Ned and his wife bought a 34-foot sailboat and
took some time to live aboard. It was at that time he
started working on boats professionally. Since
1982, Ned has been involved professionally in the
marine industry ultimately qualifying for and
acquiring a U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license.
Working in new construction, repair, and system
design prepared him for his future in marine
surveying. Ned has now been surveying since 1994
and is looking forward to many more years in the
field.
Nathan started his marine career
at the age of 12 when his parents decided to move
aboard a sailboat and cruise the East Coast, Florida
Keys, and the Bahamas. During his four years of
living aboard Nathan absorbed a great deal of
knowledge and quickly became the onboard navigator.
After working outside the marine industry for
the same company for 16 years, Nathan decided that he
wanted a new challenge and that he missed the marine
environment. He brings practical knowledge and a
great deal of enthusiasm to our company.
Edward
(Ned) McCrea, SAMS®AMS®
Nathan
Darcy, SAMS®AMS®