Welcome to Marine craft
Marine Craft is located on the well protected Broad Creek which just a five mile sail from the ICW and a nine mile drive to Oriental, the sailing capital of North Carolina. Our location gives us a quiet and safe harbor that is still close to some great fishing. It's also a perfect stepping off point for adventures into the Atlantic Ocean.
A well marked and maintained channel leads directly to Marine Craft. We have slips for up to 80' LOA and depths of up to 8' dockside. There are 1.5 acres of dry storage space for rent during the off season.
We are a designated Clean Marina. This means we have gone above and beyond the required regulations to ensure the environment stays as pristine as possible. Read more about the NC Clean Marina program here.
Are you looking to have your vessel professionally maintained? Stop by our ABYC certified shop and have one of our well-trained technicians service your vessel.
A well marked and maintained channel leads directly to Marine Craft. We have slips for up to 80' LOA and depths of up to 8' dockside. There are 1.5 acres of dry storage space for rent during the off season.
We are a designated Clean Marina. This means we have gone above and beyond the required regulations to ensure the environment stays as pristine as possible. Read more about the NC Clean Marina program here.
Are you looking to have your vessel professionally maintained? Stop by our ABYC certified shop and have one of our well-trained technicians service your vessel.
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Expected Weather for Marine Craft Annual High Temp: 73°F Annual Low Temp: 52°F Avg. Temp: 62°F Avg. Annual Rainfall: 55" Avg. Annual Snowfall: 1" Sailing Season: Year Round |
meet your team
The Marine Craft Team
Dave C. -Owner/Operator-
Dave served over 20 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman and OH-58D helicopter pilot. After his service he attended Chapman School of Seamanship for the Professional Mariner Training earning him Valedictorian with his 100 GRT Near Coastal Master Mariner Credential with Sailing and Towing Endorsements along with STCW certifications. Dave then followed up with the Chapman Yacht and Small Craft Surveying course and Marine Systems at IYRS. Dave is certified by ABYC in Standards, Electrical, Diesel, and Systems earning him the ABYC Master Technician certification. He also holds certifications with NMEA as an Electronics Installer, Victron Installer, and Yamaha technician.
Dave served over 20 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman and OH-58D helicopter pilot. After his service he attended Chapman School of Seamanship for the Professional Mariner Training earning him Valedictorian with his 100 GRT Near Coastal Master Mariner Credential with Sailing and Towing Endorsements along with STCW certifications. Dave then followed up with the Chapman Yacht and Small Craft Surveying course and Marine Systems at IYRS. Dave is certified by ABYC in Standards, Electrical, Diesel, and Systems earning him the ABYC Master Technician certification. He also holds certifications with NMEA as an Electronics Installer, Victron Installer, and Yamaha technician.
Bryan H. -Lead Electrical technician-
Bryan has been working in the marine industry for over 7 years gaining skills in all areas of marine repair. Bryan has focused on electrical installation and design giving him the knowledge and skill set to implement complex electrical installations. His experience with new vessel construction helps our team provide quality service and support to the builders we work with such as Antares
Bryan has been working in the marine industry for over 7 years gaining skills in all areas of marine repair. Bryan has focused on electrical installation and design giving him the knowledge and skill set to implement complex electrical installations. His experience with new vessel construction helps our team provide quality service and support to the builders we work with such as Antares
Dave H. –Marine Systems Technician-
Dave recently decided to change careers. Previously working with the Ski Patrol in Utah during the winter and River Guiding in Idaho during the summer, Dave wanted a new challenge. He decided to enter the marine repair industry and has been quickly gaining skills and experience with our team. His work on water, fuel, electrical, and fiberglass has been instrumental in meeting our clients needs.
Dave recently decided to change careers. Previously working with the Ski Patrol in Utah during the winter and River Guiding in Idaho during the summer, Dave wanted a new challenge. He decided to enter the marine repair industry and has been quickly gaining skills and experience with our team. His work on water, fuel, electrical, and fiberglass has been instrumental in meeting our clients needs.
Katie R. –Marine Detailer-
Katie has been in the aquatic's world for most of her life but is still relatively new to boat life. She and her partner Dave moved from the mountains to buy a boat 2 years ago and have lived aboard ever since. They have spent a cruising season in Florida and the Bahamas finally settling in North Carolina to learn as much as possible about vessel caretaking before heading out to the open seas again.
Katie has been in the aquatic's world for most of her life but is still relatively new to boat life. She and her partner Dave moved from the mountains to buy a boat 2 years ago and have lived aboard ever since. They have spent a cruising season in Florida and the Bahamas finally settling in North Carolina to learn as much as possible about vessel caretaking before heading out to the open seas again.
Lisa S. –Marine Craft Supply-
Lisa owns and operates Marine Craft Supply, our vessel parts store. She also manages the global logistics network we have with Antares, vendors and our clients. With her background and experience with companies such as, DHL, Amazon, and Kroger Lisa is an integral part of the Marine Craft team. Lisa’s responsibilities at MCS include the day-to-day operations of stock control, inventory management, and sourcing. |
Lisa C. –Timeless Yacht Sales and Services-
Lisa has been sailing for over 15 years and has owned her own Antares for over 5 years. Lisa has sailed all over the United States East Coast and throughout the Caribbean. She has the in depth and real world experiences to ensure you find the perfect, certified Anatares catamaran. Lisa’s knowledge of sailing along with her brokerage lets us provide a comprehensive experience to our clients from initial purchase, to sale of your vessel. |
