A professional who directs activities of boat-repair service, according to knowledge of maintenance needs of small craft and marine safety requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with owner or crew of vessel to obtain maintenance history and details concerning condition of craft.
• Observes and listens to vessel in operation to detect unsafe or malfunctioning equipment and leaks or other flaws in hull and superstructure.
• Performs tests on vessel and equipment, using gauges and other standard testing devices.
• Estimates cost of repairs according to familiarity with labor and materials requirements or fee schedule.
• Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repairing, painting, and otherwise restoring vessels to seaworthy condition.
• May repair vessels, assisted by other workers.