For those in the marine industry

idvette · **Posted:** March 29th, 2013, 12:01 pm

I'm currently thinking about jumping ship so to speak. I'm contemplating a move from the automotive to the marine industry. I'd just like some of your opinions, how things work out in marine. Is the pay comparable? What do you do through the winter months, is there work to keep you busy, or are most on unemployment? I realize there are some marinas that work on sleds in the winter, but not all... Oh, and if anyone needs someone in their shop, I'm looking to move to central or southern ontario if the job is right!!

DoktorC · **Posted:** March 29th, 2013, 12:13 pm

Marine is alot cleaner than Automotive but I believe the pay is less. Our techs get layed off in the winter which can be good or bad depending on your outlook. For those reasons it seems to be difficult to find a good marine tech who wants to work. Bmax (Dean) on FBC teachs the marine tech program at Georgian...he may have more insite into the employment situation.

idvette · **Posted:** March 29th, 2013, 12:18 pm

Thx Doc. I posted on both sites, looking for as much insight as possible.

SHIVERS · **Joined:** April 21st, 2012, 1:57 am **Posts:** 411

stay automotive, if you intend to have a lot of toys and retirement!

dubber · **Posted:** March 29th, 2013, 1:53 pm

Very small sample size but a marine tech I know is constantly busy even through the winter months. It took many years though for him to build his own business up with return clients and I am sure it presents its challenges like any would.

idvette · **Posted:** May 3rd, 2013, 11:41 am

Update:

Hired on at ford dealer in Huntsville, start June 3rd. I honestly didn't think I'd be met with the challenges I was to switch over to boats. Ah well, having a separate hobby and career isn't so bad....

SHIVERS · **Joined:** April 21st, 2012, 1:57 am **Posts:** 411

idvette wrote:

Update:

Hired on at ford dealer in Huntsville, start June 3rd. I honestly didn't think I'd be met with the challenges I was to switch over to boats. Ah well, having a separate hobby and career isn't so bad....

very good point on the enjoyment aspect! I didn't want to see a boat at the end of the work day!When I came home to sit on the porch and relax and enjoy the lake view all I saw was work! when I left the marine industry it took about three years before I actuelly wanted to get in a boat and go for a ride!
Good choice on the Ford Dealership! I think they are one of the best to work on!

Supermitchie · **Posted:** May 3rd, 2013, 4:41 pm

I used to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles.

Then I spent 7 years in the motorcycle business.

I have not ridden in 6 years.

DoktorC · **Posted:** May 3rd, 2013, 4:43 pm

mitchie wrote:

I used to eat, sleep and breathe motorcycles.

Then I spent 7 years in the motorcycle business.

I have not ridden in 6 years.

Lazy bastard....

I've worked in the marine business since I was 16....I'm still cool with boats

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BoomerMuskoka · **Posted:** May 3rd, 2013, 4:48 pm

idvette wrote:

Update:

Hired on at ford dealer in Huntsville, start June 3rd. I honestly didn't think I'd be met with the challenges I was to switch over to boats. Ah well, having a separate hobby and career isn't so bad....

nice

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