Affiliations and Certifications

I posted this to the SOS Skipper’s forum …… just sharing good experience that I hope others do when they find it. Thanks again. Jim

Here’s some good news: I need to share my experience with this professional run outfit. I’ve had occasion to have them work on my diesel (25hp Universal) several times over the past couple years. Most recently, this past week, I had an issue with a heat exchanger bracket and a stuck pencil zinc. Although they had their techs fully booked for the next two weeks,…

“Oyster Stew” is a 1978 Wasque 32. She has an excellent pedigree, but needed some work. The hull, originally painted flag blue in 2000 was in need of freshening. The decks needed to be repainted, and the doghouse was oxidizing. Diversified Marine was able to get me into the schedule and started working on her in December 2010. What started out as basic cosmetics quickly turned into a major project when rot was found in the doghouse.

Tom kept me abreast of the progress through pictures and went…

Not being from the Annapolis area, when I found ALTAIR, (renamed MIRACLE), bidding on her from afar was daunting. I looked on several websites, and found Tom Kicklighter and Diversified Marine. Tom acted as my proxy, and without any motivation other than just doing the right thing, Tom took moisture meter readings and sent me 30+ pictures of the boat, and then called me to debrief me on what he found. He helped me clearly see the difference between the marketing pictures and what she really loo…

Thanks for working with me Tom!  You’re a good man and wish you the best in the new year!  I also enjoyed talking with you yesterday. I wish I had the passion and drive you do.  You created a great company with integrity and high quality standards.  I would like to shake hands some day!  Best wishes!!

Scope of service: Winterization of all shipboard systems / Yamaha maintenance / Shrink wrap winter protection

I very much appreciate all of the work you and your crew undertook in helping restore Paikea to better-than-new condition. Your professionalism, communication, and work ethic was beyond impressive, and I never had to worry about the outcome of each step of the project. I was particularly pleased with your crew’s uncanny ability to identify problems – and solutions – before I even discovered the issue.

Moreover, the update photos and Facebook posts kept me abreast of each detail even when I coul…

It has been more than a year since you did your fabulous work on Tranquility, my 46 ft. sailboat, and restored her to “new” condition. I was quite impressed that a diver who works on Traquility asked me when I got my new boat. As you know, Tranquility is 17 years old.

The internal work was equally spectacular. I love the Corian countertop and the other woodwork that was done internally.

Just wanted to let you know how much I continue to appreciate the outstanding work that you did.

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Just returned from the Marina to look at the follow up job on my boat.  Wow!  Job well done!   Another satisfied customer.  I must say it has been awhile since I have dealt with a company of your caliber.  You have been awesome to deal with since day one!  Your reviews definitely spoke the truth!

-Hurricane Deck boat
October 2016 Project

Dear Tom,

I must tell you that the service you provided me was exemplary. I have owned a lot of boats and dealt with many yards and contractors; and the experience I had with you was top shelf. I greatly appreciate it… and when I am back on the water will always keep you in mind.