Service & Production Managers

Over 60 Years of Experience


   
Ben Cashen   Simon Castle   Steve Neil
Ben joined Wayfarer full-time in 2002. He is a graduate of the Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in Marina Management. He brings seven years of experience with him to the Service Manager position, including two years of Dockmaster experience here on the Wayfarer docks. He has a lifetime of boating experience and is exceptional at captaining boats of any size. Ben is known for his enthusiasm and dedication to our customers and their boats. He is doing the work he likes in the industry he loves and it shows!       Simon came to Wayfarer in 2001. He brings 22 years of marine experience with him to his role of Service Manager. Simon specializes in wooden boats; he entered the marine business growing up in the Isle of Wight as a boat joiner. He has extensive hands on experience and truly is a world class boat builder. His knowledge is certainly not limited to wooden boats and is proud to be Wayfarer’s Service Manager in charge of Nautor Swan and Oyster yacht services. He also has years of experience in repair and care of powerboats.       Steve became part of the Wayfarer crew in 1998. He began his career in 1971, and his experience has ranged from the ultra-traditional such as working on the Captain's Gig for the USS Constitution, to high end modern - working with composite boats, masts, mono and multi-hulls. For several years, Steve owned and operated his own boat building business. His hands on expertise combined with his professional focus ensures that your yacht is in capable hands. Steve has managed many of the major refits performed in the yard with tremendous success. His passion for the business and for providing world class service makes Wayfarer the clear choice for your next refit or repair.