Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit today announced 13 technicians who completed master certification during 2025. The training program includes six week-long courses covering outboard operating systems, installation techniques, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting.

“Yamaha congratulates the newest master technicians for completing this rigorous certification,” marine training coordinator Cara Hicks said in a statement. “They demonstrate the highest level of technical proficiency within Yamaha’s program and use that expertise to provide reliable, high-quality service to their dealerships, as well as Yamaha customers.”

The certified master technicians include:

• Garret Sullivan, Central Marine

• Samuel Debruyne, Anchor Marine

• Erin Cape, Boater’s World Albany

• Cameron Boley, Millway Marina

• David Tomlinson, Island Cove Marina

• Kyle Villar, Hudson Marine

• Brian Sees, Marine Connection

• Kieran Dantoin, Mr. Outboard

• Joseph Miller, Basa’s Marine

• Jeffrey Solnes, The Boat House of Madison

• Brandon Knutson, Props Ahoy

• Donnie Saunders, Boats Inc.

• Grant Kimble, Madaket Marine

For additional details about Yamaha’s dealer training schedule, contact [email protected].