Russel John Trystan Taylor
Boat Fit-Out To Finisher
St Francis Bay
Summary
I am a dedicated and skilled marine finisher with two and a half years of experience at Nexus Yachts in South Africa, specializing in high-quality boat finishing and rigging. I have a comprehensive set of certifications and also extensive practical expertise in multiple trades. My practical experience thus far, and core skills are outlined below, and all boat finishing skills have been learned to an extremely high standard with Nexus Yachts on Balance Catamarans. I have also been trained to an extremely high standard of maintaining and cleaning boats. My experience with Nexus has inspired a passion for yachting and a yearning for international exposure and for delivering excellence in the maritime industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Professional Finisher
Nexus Yachts
St Francis Bay
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Collaboration with teams to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Flooring and window installation
- Rigging and mast set-up
- Laminating
- Deck equipment installation, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Anchor installation
- Dagger-board installation
- Awning templating and installation
- Installation of dyneema and polypropylene mesh trampolines on catamarans
- Interior boat finishing
- Exterior Boat Finishing
- Much of the work mentioned above entailed the use of a wide variety of power-tools with which I have developed confidence and dexterity for effective and professional finishes.
- Additionally, I have extensive experience with sanding, fairing, and polishing a variety of different surfaces for high-end finishes.
- All of the interior and exterior finishes that I have been part of completing have resulted in me gaining extensive experience with using the following materials: fibre-glass, wood, PVC, vinyl flooring, a variety of marine adhesives, carbon-fibre, epoxy resin, Dyneema, polypropylene, rubber, steel, and more.
- In total I have been involved first-hand in all that is required for fit-out to finishing of 14 Balance Catamarans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kinsgwood College Boarding School
Grahamstown, South Africa 01.2011 - 01.2021
Quest Africa
Eastern Cape, South Africa 01.2022 - 11.2022
Skills
Proficiency in fitting and finishing boat interiors and exteriors to extremely high standards, paying attention to detail and precision craftsmanship
Expertise in using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment
Collaboration with teams to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining exceptional standards
Deck equipment installation, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications
Deadline oriented
Knowledge of marine-grade materials and coatings
Flooring and window installation
Certification
STCW Certification
Additional Information
I have lived in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa and have grown accustomed to interacting with many different kinds of people and cultures. I am passionate about exploration, travelling and maritime activities.
Core Skills And Professional Experience
- Finisher & General, Nexus, 02/01/23, 06/15/25, Collaboration with teams to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining exceptional standards., Flooring and window installation, Rigging and mast set-up, Laminating, Deck equipment installation, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to specifications., Anchor installation, Dagger-board installation, Awning templating and installation, Installation of dyneema and polypropylene mesh trampolines on catamarans, Interior boat finishing, Exterior Boat Finishing
- Participant, Quest Africa Eastern Cape South Africa (Gap Year Training Program), 01/16/22, 11/22/22, Arc-welding, plumbing, and electrical work, First aid level 2 and safety procedures, Scuba diving - Open Water Advanced, Self defense training, Leadership and team building, Business acumen, Personal development and healthy living
Timeline
Professional Finisher
Nexus Yachts
02.2023 - 06.2025
Quest Africa
01.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Kinsgwood College Boarding School
01.2011 - 01.2021
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