ABOUT US

About us

At Frank K. Wyatt Marine Surveyor Inc. & Associates, we are trained Yacht and small craft surveyors, operating at the highest of standards in the industry to provide boat owners, purchases, finance companies and insurers an exceptionally competent Yacht Surveying Service.  Our focus is to carry out a comprehensive series of inspections on power and sailing vessels.  Surveyors are always available for further discussion of the report contents and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the client is satisfied.  To assure objectivity, Marine Surveying is the only service offered by this office.

MARINE SURVEYORS:

Captain Dean Ford is dedicated to giving you the best service possible, with an unbiased and honest inspection.

  • Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) – A.M.S.
  • National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) – S.A. 
  • Certified Marine Systems Technician – American Boat and Yacht Council (Former).
  • Completed Corrosion Course – (ABYC).
  • Experienced in ultrasound imagining.
  • USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with sailing and towing endorsements.  
  • Experienced with hull construction, machinery and propulsion systems in large and small craft.
  • Former ASA (American Society of Appraisers). Vice President San Diego Chapter. Disciplined in machinery, .
  • BA/BS in Communications & Computer Graphic Design – San Diego State University.
  • In addition to the above, Capt. Dean Ford enjoys captaining Yachts in his spare time. 

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Mr. John Jay Flachsenhar, Jr.
Senior Surveyor/Engineer, Certified NAMS Surveyor Member since 1977 NAMS-CMS.  Graduate Engineer U.C. Berkeley. Extensive experienced with hull and machinery associated with ships, large power craft and small craft.  Yachts and Small Craft, Hull and Machinery, Commercial Vessels under 1600 GT, and Marina Facilities.
Mr. John Jay Flachsenhar retired, and no longer taking marine survey assignments.  We are Thankful for all his hard work and contribution to the marine industry and will continue to be a part of Frank K. Wyatt Marine Surveyor, Inc. 
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Former Marine Surveyor
Capt. Joe Darlak

He has over 20 years of U.S. Navy shipboard experience. Joe is a 1990 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and he earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He has been to sea on 15 classes of U.S. Naval/U.S. Coast Guard vessels.  He was Chief Engineer of a Spruance Class Destroyer; Material Officer (Squadron Chief Engineer) for a squadron of six destroyers; and he commanded an Oliver Hazard Perry Class, Guided Missile Frigate.  During his Navy career he was involved in many shipboard operations/equipment inspections and surveys.  He has 1600 ton USCG Master’s license and Chief Mate Unlimited.  On the civilian side, he lived aboard a Morgan 35’  in Jacksonville, FL and a 35’ CT in Honolulu, HI for a total of approximately 6 years.

Capt. Joe Darlak is currently working as 1st Chief Mate–Unlimited – Military Sealift Command, and no longer taking marine survey assigments.

Thank you for your military service Joe…We are Proud of Your Service!!!

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Former Marine Surveyor
Mr Chuck Driscol

Chuck is a native San Diegan and part of the Driscoll family organization. Chuck is a very recognizable figure in the San Diego Boating Community.  A graduate of the University of San Diego, Chuck was a local Marine Surveyor with Frank K. Wyatt Marine Surveyors Inc. for twenty one years.  He returned to the family business in 1998 to operate Driscoll’s Kettenburg facility.  His boating knowledge, personalized customer service and general demeanor make him a natural leader for the Driscoll team.  Chuck can be found sailing in the Southern California Star class and J-105 regattas as well as cruising in Catalina on “Endymion” the family sailboat.