About Erik Bentzen

I am passionate about boats, boating, sailing, yacht racing, and the marine industry, both on and off the water. My extensive experience ranges from commercial and power yachts to top level composite racing sailing yachts. I really enjoy being able to offer my experience and expertise while surveying and consulting.

Affiliations

• Accredited Marine Surveyor® with S.A.M.S.®
• Member of US Sailing
• Member of ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council)
• ABYC Certified Marine Tech Corrosion Technician
• ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Technician
• Member of NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency)
• S.N.A.M.E.
• Westlawn school of Yacht design
• Member and active in several local Yacht Clubs

Experience Summary

• Consultant for high profile race teams including America’s Cup and Around the World race teams
• Consultant for damage and repairs since 1989
• Consulting and project management for new construction since 1995
• Consulting and project management for repairs and modification since 1989
• Experienced private marina manager in Seattle, WA since 1985
• Experienced yacht repair and construction since 1983
• Experience yacht rigging, mast construction and inboard systems since 1983
• Experience in salvage and rescue operations aboard salvage tug in U.S. and Canadian waters
• Apprenticeship in boat building and repair in British Columbia, Canada
• Experienced in international, U.S. and Canadian coastal and inland yacht transport both power and sail
• Extensive sailboat racing experience both inshore and off-shore from racing dinghy’s to off-shore yachts 35+ Years
• Designed and built numerous small craft and racing crafts in wood and composite

Thank you for considering Erik Bentzen Yacht Surveyor and Consultant as your Marine Surveyor specialist. Erik is an Accredited Marine Surveyor® or AMS® of S.A.M.S.®, the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®, the world’s leading and largest Surveyors Association.