Renewing the Classic SeaCraft with Engineering and Master Boat Building Expertise
Beginning in the 1960's and lasting through 1980, SeaCraft of Miami was arguably the world leader in innovative small crafts for recreational use. The company was most famous for the design and introduction of the legendary Potter Hull designs renowned for the balance of ride and performance. With the passage of time there are only a finite amount of these great boats remaining throughout the United States.
At SeaChange Marine, we find and "restomodify" these classic renowned SeaCraft Potter Hull boats. Restomodification is the combination of restoring to new and modifying with modern materials, equipment, and techniques.
Bringing older model boats back to the like-new condition takes a tremendous amount of effort and most old boats of other brands are not worth the effort. Not so the vintage SeaCraft Potter Hulls! Great in their day and restored today to greatness by SeaChange.
SeaChange Marine is a subsidiary of Entech Innovative Engineering, a company that delivers innovative design, professional engineering, and fabrication-build services of specialized systems, machinery and structures for 30 years.
SeaChange Leadership
Ian Gaines
Master Boat Builder & Director of Operations
Ian has more than 20 years of experience in the boat building industry in project management, operations management and production. Additionally, he is skilled in fabrication, assembly and troubleshooting of mechanical components and field installation. His fabrication and integration management responsibilities include hands-on direction of the project management, fabrication and production teams, prioritizing workloads, and ultimate accountability for the profitability of SeaChange Marine. Ian holds several composite certifications, ABYC, CBBC, and training in infusion, RTM, VARTUM molding, and Cold Press molding.
Eric Roehl
Project Manager and Chief Marine Engineer
Eric has a bachelor's and master's degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and over 20 years' experience in the marine industry. Eric's experience includes the American Bureau of Shipping in New Orleans. where he was responsible for the plan review of structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, and safety system of ships, barges, and yachts. He moved on to be an engineer and PM at Structural Composites. In his 16 years there, he worked on a variety of projects for theme parks, defense contractors, and the US Navy.
Chris Gaines
Master Boat Builder and Superintendent
Chris has over 20 years of experience in boat building and has been involved in all facets of new construction and renovations.. Chris is trained in infusion, RTM, VARTUM molding, and Cold Press molding, in addition to having multiple composite certifications, ABYC and CBBC certification, as well as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.