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Who We Are
Who We Are
Marine Pros is a service company specializing in marine electrical and electronic system installations, service and support.
Marine Pros Company History
Marine Pros Company History
Marine Pros was formulated by partners Nick Cloward, Pat Carson and Leslie McBride. Each have separate but complimentary recreational yacht and commercial marine service industry businesses. These visionaries recognized the need for a specialized marine electronic and electrical servicers and installers in the San Joaquin /Sacramento Delta and greater Bay Area region.
Their credentials and certifications in the marine and electrical/electronic industries provide a unique combination of skill sets, expertise, education, licensing and reputation to service any needs the yacht and recreational boater might present.
About the Owners
About the Owners
Nickolas “Nick” Cloward
Nickolas “Nick” Cloward
Nickolas “Nick” Cloward continues a legacy in the recreational boating industry. Nick’s family has provided yacht management and repair needs since 1988. It was a natural progression that he would establish the successful NorCal Yacht Sales and Service in 2015 and now as one of the founding partners of Marine Pros.
Nick is a consummate believer in continuing education and has strategically enrolled in specialized electrical training receiving American Boating and Yacht Council, CMET or certified marine electrical technician. In addition, Nick has attended National Marine Electronics Association, receiving certification as MEI or certified marine electronics installer.
His compliment of mechanical, electrical, and technical skills are paramount to the leadership of Marine Pros’ technical field team. Nick believes Marine Pros will provide an enhancement for his current clients and fill a much-needed niche for vessel owners here in our Delta and Bay area.
Captain Pat Carson
Captain Pat Carson
Captain Pat Carson has owned and managed Bay Area Yachting Solutions since its inception in 2005. BAYS provides full-service yacht management, local and offshore delivery service and boating instruction. Pat has been on the water in some form or fashion his entire adult life.
From racing sailboats and hydroplanes to acting as Captain and Master aboard Hornblower and Red and White Fleet’s many large passenger vessels to acting as Captain of record for a clients’ 100-foot luxury yachts. Combine these experiences along with Pat’s 30-year background in the high-tech industry and you have deep seated compliment to the backbone of Marine Pros.
Pat is also a believer in continuing and ongoing education in the industry and has certificates in NMEA 2000 Marine Electronics Installer, Advanced Marine Electronics Installer as well as an Amateur Radio Extra Class license and holds a 100 Ton USCG Master’s Credential. Pat also holds a Masters of Business Administration from UC Berkeley.
Captain Leslie McBride
Captain Leslie McBride
Captain Leslie McBride has co-owned and managed Bay Area Yachting Solutions since 2015. An avid boater, Leslie was a mere six weeks old when she accompanied waterski enthusiast parents on her first water adventure. Prior to joining BAYS, Leslie’s professional background was largely centered around commercial real estate with a more recent dive into political advocacy and civic activity.
Leslie is a former Mayor and Council Member and finished her political career as a two-time gubernatorial appointee, thus her consummate customer service skills. These distractions never interfered with her being on the water and she has rarely been without a houseboat or recreational yacht in her personal fleet. It was a given that she would work towards and receive her 100 Ton USCG Master’s Credential which compliments both BAYS and Marine Pros.
Leslie supports the Marine Pros team directing the administrative and shoreside operations.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Marine Pros LLC – Mission/Vision Statement
Marine Pros LLC – Mission/Vision Statement
It is our goal to provide the highest quality equipment, educated design expertise along with professional installation and service and warranty support to boat owners of every style and size of vessel.
