Helping Boaters

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IS THE PLEASURE BOAT INDUSTRY REALLY HELPING THE BOATER?

I have been a trouble shooter and certified technician in the pleasure boat industry for more than thirty years. Earning multiple industry and government certifications both international and here at home (Manufacturers and US Coast Guard). My trade has taken me to every state and province in the US and Canada. Completing projects for companies such as Sea Ray, Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Rinker, Tiara, Four Winns and Ranger to name a few. I have had repair shops in Ontario, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Florida. Working with dealers such as Olympic Boat Center and Marine Max. All these places and companies have given me a unique perspective on the pleasure boat industry and its consumers. There seems to be a disconnect with what information, education and services boaters really require ( as a group boaters are fractured into many groups, usually determined by the boat builder name such as Sea Ray owners Club , which marina or yacht club you belong to), every one has an opinion or free advice. Quite often this advice comes from industry outsiders and people who believe they have the answer. This not only makes things confusing but is often incorrect leaving the most important, accurate information not presented to the boater. In this industry there should be as much information as possible, based on fact. Which should be available to you when making decisions about boat purchases or  boating related services.

Boat Nut Media wants to be your go to location for unbiased boating information, however we NEED your input to be sure we are providing boat owners and potential boaters with the information and training that makes sense to you. Without YOUR input we are just another boat media outlet that no one relies on to become informed, with no trust. It is important that any information or training is put in terms that the boater can easily understand. Our goal is to connect with boaters through social media relationships unlike other boat media outlets. For example, " Power Boat TV" with its 25 years on network television, and only 858 likes on their Facebook page. I was not shocked by this number,  but when you consider that they are unchallenged you would assume they are doing something right, are they that far off the mark of the boaters interest?

Reviews for example,  I have not seen or read one yet that is a true representation of what a review is meant to be. Wouldn't it be great to have a "Top Gear" type of presentation. No fear of telling how it is, good, bad or just crap. When you consider what you the consumer spend on your boat purchase, not to mention what is spent to maintain and enjoy your boat. I would think there would be a market for an honest, fact based format. The question " is there enough interest by boaters"? the industry generally says no.

Topics for this new web based media outlet could be boating safety, regional laws, destinations in your boating region (an example would be on lake Ontario where you can take in a play by boat), international border crossing (how the laws affect you). Real Reviews! We will even come out to your boat if you would like to have us on board (drive and review every boat possible). Hot Topics such as surveys, and service. How To advice that can actually be followed even if its just for you to understand what your paying for. (Which will be available on line for download specific to your boat). The ability to ask a question of your choice (there are no stupid questions) and get  quality answers. Information about planned development( such as what's going to happen at Ontario Place and what will happen to the marina), and much more.

The only way Boat Nut Media will gain traction is if you the boat owner or new boater get involved. We have to prove to the industry that they are not listening or providing the content you need, so please respond with your thoughts to Boat Nut Media at our Email boatnutmedia@gmail.com , Twitter or on Facebook. Just drop us a comment good or bad or ask us a question. Boat Nut Media thanks you for your time.

Director of Education Programs 2015

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Introduction to BNM 2015



                                

                                                           

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                                  Who is behind Boat Nut Media?

  

  Clayton Cripps:  2015 Director of Education Programs

 Clayton has logged more than 2000 hours of boat operation experience, in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, and most of the major fresh water lakes and rivers in North America. Many of these hours were logged in boats that were damaged, mechanically unfit or unsafe for normal operation.

He was also a warranty repair technician for Brunswick Boat Companies (Sea Ray, Bayliner, Baja, Boston Whaler, Robalo, Meridian, Maxum,etc.) Clayton has also contracted to Olympic Boat Center, Marine Max and many more including several Genmar Companies and Rinker Boat Company. His expertise includes fiberglass repair, interior finishing, mechanic service and rebuild, in the 30 plus years in the industry Clayton, has received many industry certificates and authorizations. Product development at Chris Craft, private captaining, sunk boat recovery, projects for South Africa, Ireland, Mexico, Hong Kong and other locations around the globe.

This unique background brings with it a portfolio of boater’s questions and needs that will be exploited in the development of Boat Nut Media programs. He will also call on his many contacts and industry experts to provide the most up to date and accurate information possible for interested boaters.            
   
Truly A BOAT NUT!!!!!

  

                   

                                                               

 Brittany Cripps:  2015 Director of Media Services

Brittany Cripps has logged more than 1000 hours of power boating and sailing experience, both on and off shore. On Power and Sail (boats and yachts), with destinations like Vancouver Island and the Caribbean as well as many fresh water lakes and rivers across North America and Internationally. Not all of these hours have been uneventful, she has several emergency hours under her belt.

Brittany has become an expert in today’s social media, with an understanding of how to achieve the most buzz while keeping the message on target. She is also familiar with web based media such as radio, streaming video and peer to peer TV. Brittany is a published author with continued opportunities to have articles published in industry based publications. Along with her writings and media skills she has been involved in the industry running detail companies in Florida USA and Ontario Canada. With an understanding of boat maintenance, repair and operation. Brittany has also provided private captain services for groups up to 8 persons.

This blended back ground will allow her to bring exciting ideas, knowing the interest of boaters will be well served and that accurate and entertaining information is a necessity to target and maintain the audience that Boat Nut Media wants to continue expanding. With several young captains in her life it is important to her that safety in boat operation be kept at the fore front of her messages

                                                   

         Another BOAT NUT!!!!!!

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