Overview

Who is seabuddy? Chris Brown is a guy passionate about boating. I became a boater at the age of 7 and have been in the marine trade for about 30 years and personally owned 55 boats so far, large and small. A few sail, but mostly power. What is seabuddybrown.com? A blog on boats: runabouts, fiberglass boats, aluminum boats, bass boats, water ski boats, wakeboard boats, wood boats, boat trailers, trailer hitches, trailer parts, boat shows, boating events, boat gear, boat dealers, outboards, outboard parts, and inboard/outboards (I/Os). Highlights of my experience as a boater and in the marine trades: BOATING EXPERIENCE: ► Boated on 4 of the 5 Great Lakes ► Transited well over 200 locks on the inland waterways ► Repeatedly cruised the route between the Northeast and Miami ► Drove a bow rider roundtrip between Miami and Bimini ► Boated many of the canal systems of the US and Canada ► Boated on the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, many US lakes plus a few in Europe, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean Sea LEADERSHIP ROLES: ► Past Commander of a 110-boat parade ► USA representative in Mexico for the Newport/Ensenada Boat Race ► Past sponsor for the New York Boat Show ► Multi-year board member of a group that hosts a half dozen boat shows each year ► Past-president of the Marine Division of one of the larger U.S. Chambers of Commerce ► Past member of yacht clubs MARINE TRADES EXPERIENCE: ► Buyer and Merchandiser of boats and marine products ► Marine Trades Consultant ► Owner of multiple retail boat stores PUBLISHING & PROMOTION: ► Editor of a monthly boating publication ► Author of a best-selling cruising guide ► Founder of multiple boating websites ► Co-chair of fundraisers for boating-oriented charities & special interest groups