007 - Andrew Stubbs of Onboard Engineering

Summary
Andrew Stubbs, one of the directors at Onboard Engineering, shares his journey in the marine industry and the challenges of starting and growing a business. He emphasizes the importance of customer service, trust, and building relationships. Stubbs also discusses the brands they work with, such as Mercury, MAN, Yanmar, Volvo, Seakeeper, and Caterpillar, and the exciting new technologies in the industry, including stabilization systems and electronic management systems. Andrew talks about his experiences in the industry and the importance of enjoying your work, about the changes in technology and electronics in the field and shares some of his favorite projects, including a V10 rebuild in Malaysia. Stubbs also emphasizes the importance of building a positive and fun work culture, as well as the impact of marketing and social media on the marine industry. He offers advice for aspiring marine mechanics and highlights the need for passion and continuous learning in the field.

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Takeaways
• Customer service and building relationships are crucial in the marine industry.
• Trust and reputation play a significant role in the growth of a business.
• Working with reputable brands like Mercury, MAN, Yanmar, Volvo, Seakeeper, and Caterpillar adds value to the business.
• New technologies, such as stabilization systems and electronic management systems, are revolutionizing the industry.
• Teaching and mentoring young apprentices is rewarding and helps shape their careers.
• The marine industry has seen significant changes with the integration of technology and electronics, making it essential for marine mechanics to have knowledge in these areas.
• Stubbs shares some of his favorite projects, including a V10 rebuild in Malaysia and a crankshaft repair on a 52 Viking.
• Building a positive and fun work culture is crucial for employee satisfaction and customer service.
• Marketing and social media have played a significant role in promoting products and attracting customers in the marine industry.
• Passion and continuous learning are key to finding joy and fulfillment in the marine mechanic profession.

Sound Bites
"Reputation is everything."
"The new Seakeeper ride, they don't like me calling it a trim tab system, but it's a trim system or a stabilizing system for sort of faster boats and smaller boats at the moment, but it'll be industry leading again."
"The biggest changes is the electronics and monitoring as well as engine monitoring."
"We did a fantastic V10 rebuild in Malaysia. That was very interesting."
"If you play together, you stay together. You got to enjoy each other's company. You got to enjoy doing what you do."

Chapters
00:00 Andrew's Passion for the Marine Industry
08:21 From Andrew Short Marine to Onboard Engineering
17:28 The Importance of Customer Service and Building Relationships
29:21 Working with Reputable Brands
31:39 The Exciting Future of the Marine Industry
32:37 Mentoring and Shaping the Careers of Young Apprentices
33:33 The Impact of Technology and Electronics in the Marine Industry
34:02 Favorite Projects: V10 Rebuild in Malaysia and Crankshaft Repair on a 52 Viking
37:25 Building a Positive and Fun Work Culture
47:37 The Role of Marketing and Social Media in the Marine Industry
50:00 Finding Joy and Fulfillment in the Marine Mechanic Profession