As a marine rigger, licenced interprovincial millwright, welder/fitter and machinist, with decades of experience in machine repair and prototype design, Frank has technical expertise as well as practical boabuilding experience to share with boaters.

The 20 year 'project' of manufacturing Melodeon, a 47' steel-hulled motor-sailer, has helped Frank to become an ingenious trouble-shooter and designer of strong, efficient boat systems. In the process he has created clever items and tested common-sense solutions, which have generic applications . His broad industrial work experience as an industrial mechanic, plus his clear thinking and communication skills enable him to problem solve with an overall customer-service approach.