DAVID WYMAN’s first boat was a 7' scow with a bed sheet for a sail, which he built at the age of 10 with his grandfather. His life has revolved around boats ever since. In addition to the numerous small craft he’s built for his own use, David has designed and surveyed hundreds of vessels of all shapes and sizes. His professional boating career began after he graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and joined the Coast Guard where he served as a marine inspector. After obtaining a master’s degree in Ocean Engineering, he taught at the Maine Maritime Academy. After nine years of teaching, David moved to Panama City, Florida, to go boating year round and to work at the Naval Research Laboratory. There he developed tools for divers for inspecting and maintaining ships, and designed specialized craft for the Navy SEALS. David currently operates his own business in Castine, Maine, designing and surveying all types of small power and sail vessels, both commercial and pleasure, including Coast Guard–approved passenger vessels. His professional credentials include marine surveyor accreditation from SAMS, licensure as a professional engineer in Maine, and USCG-licensed master of power and auxiliary sail vessels.