Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during 2025. To earn the certification, experienced marine technicians must complete six week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems, proper installation, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting skills. Out of hundreds of applicants, approximately 30 technicians pass Yamaha’s certification exam on an annual basis.

The newly certified Yamaha Master Technicians include:

Garret Sullivan - Anchor Marine

Samuel Debruyne - Anchor Marine

Erin Cape - Boater's World Albany

Cameron Boley - Millway Marina, Inc.

David Tomlinson - Island Cove Marina, LLC

Kyle Villar - Hudson Marine

Brian Sees - Marine Connection

Kieran Dantoin - Mr. Outboard

Joseph Miller - Basa's Marine, Inc.

Jeffrey Solnes - The Boat House of Madison, LLC

Brandon Knutson - Props Ahoy, Inc.

Donnie Saunders - Boats Inc.

Grant Kimble - Madaket Marine

“Yamaha congratulates the newest Master Technicians for completing this rigorous certification,” said Cara Hicks, Marine Training Coordinator, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “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.”

For additional details about Yamaha’s dealer training schedule, contact dealertraining@yamaha-motor.com or 1-800-854-4876, Option 3.

Yamaha Marine products are marketed throughout the United States and around the world. Yamaha Marine Engine Systems, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,000 U.S. dealers and boat builders with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA®’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception. Visit www.yamahaoutboards.com.