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Tim and Susan Snyder are company principals of SeaLife Digital. They are also the delivery crew and are married. With home port in the Tampa Bay area, they can often be found on their boat when not helping other boaters or delivering boats. They are members of St. Petersburg Yacht Club, plus Tim is a member of the Storm Trysail Club, the Island Goats Sailing Society, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Tim is a trusted offshore sailboat racer since the 1980’s and holds an engineering degree. As the owner of, and navigator on winning boats, Tim relies on and maintains vessel electronics to achieve peak performance and safety. In earlier career positions Tim focused on reliability management of capital assets in all phases of the oil and gas and electric power industries. He applied machine learning applications to connect field devices to central decision support systems. Sort of like a boat these days! Now the focus is on marine electronics service, especially as these systems become more complex and interconnected.
Susan is an avid boater who has cruised the Great Lakes and recently the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts.
Tim is a US Coast Guard-licensed captain (Master-coastal with auxiliary sail endorsement) and holds the following certifications:
– NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer
– NMEA 2000 marine data network installer
– BS Mechanical Engineering
– SIMRAD, Lowrance, & B&G Installer
– ABYC Marine Electrical Certification
Both Susan and Tim have been trained in First Aid by a USCG certified school. We can add additional, USCG-licensed crew to a delivery team as well.
Contact us to see if we can support your boating program!
Tim and Susan Snyder, the principles of Sealife Digital, are not just the heart and soul of the business – they are the hands and feet, too. Known for their expertise in Florida boat delivery service, the couple spends a considerable portion of their time on the water, and when not in the office, they’re often found enjoying their boat in the Tampa Bay area.
Beyond their love for boating, both are St. Petersburg Yacht Club members. Tim is also associated with prestigious clubs like the Storm Trysail Club, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Island Goats Sailing Society.
A seasoned offshore sailboat racer since the 1980s, Tim combines his extensive maritime experience with a deep understanding of engineering. He has sharpened his skills as a Florida boat delivery captain, using his engineering knowledge in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining marine electronics. He aims to ensure peak performance and safety for every boat he works on, utilizing his skills to connect and optimize complex marine systems.
From a technical standpoint, Tim is a US Coast Guard-licensed captain, holding multiple certifications, including NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer and NMEA 2000 marine data network installer. He also boasts a Mechanical Engineering degree, SIMRAD, Lowrance, & B&G Installer certification, and ABYC Marine Electrical Certification.
Susan is an equally passionate boater who brings her love for the sea and extensive cruising experience to the Sealife Digital team. Her navigation skills and boating knowledge are invaluable to our Florida yacht relocation and boat delivery services from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coasts and Gulf. Susan and Tim have also been trained in First Aid by a USCG-certified school.
Apart from our commendable boat delivery in Florida, we are a dedicated marine electronics dealer based in Tampa Bay. Additionally, our focus is on selling, installing, and troubleshooting marine electronics. We help you prioritize and choose the right electronics for safety on the water.
For instance, AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a crucial tool that helps identify significant commercial traffic and ensures you’re identifiable. Coupled with MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity), it adds a valuable layer of electronic safety to your vessel.
Our expertise extends to the evolution of onboard electronics, ranging from LORAN systems to modern networked devices. If you have devices with different network standards, we can connect these using cost-effective bridges. Moreover, we also offer solutions for bringing analog signals, such as wind transducers and fuel level transducers, into your boat’s digital network.
RELATED SERVICES
Navigation support from chartplotter multi-function devices, radars, marine networking including NMEA 2000 devices.
Mobile satellite phones and marine data terminals that use your local area code. Airtime packages to fit your needs and budget.
Add OEM-certified wireless remote control to your boat to make docking a breeze. Or retrofit to full electronic fly-by-wire controls. SeaLife Marine sells and installs DockMate and YachtController.
Husband and wife team Tim and Susan Snyder are the crew of SeaLife Marine.
Do you worry about your boat when you’re away? SeaLife Marine recommends Siren Marine by Yamaha for yacht monitoring systems.
CONTACT INFO
Address:
SeaLife Marine Electronics & Electrical
17611 Blue Ridge Place
Bradenton FL 34211
e: tim@sealife.digital
t: +1-727-754-0640
