Tri-Coastal Marine (TCM) was incorporated in 1983; all shares are owned by the employees who manage the company. Our company was established for the design, construction and preservation of historic ships; that has been our principal business since the restoration of the 1877 iron barque Elissa. We have a variety of clients, both private and governmental, including: international regulatory bodies, large shipping companies, maritime museums, and commercial and naval shipyards. TCM is a modern naval architectural firm with fully computerized capabilities for advanced engineering analysis.
Andrew Davis President. Naval Architect. MS., Naval Architecture, U.C. Berkeley , 1991. BS., Naval Architecture, 1989. BA., Dickinson College, 1973. Prior to joining TCM in 1991, Andy worked as a builder and designer of large sailing vessels. Most notably, he was the builder of the Spirit of Massachusetts. With his unique background, he combines practical building expertise with the theoretical knowledge and insights of a trained engineer. He directs operations at the company headquarters in Richmond, California. He is currently serving as the Chair of the SNAME Northern California section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Andy is a periodic contributor to Woodenboat Magazine, and maintains a daily naval architect's naval architect's blog.
G. Peter Boudreau Vice president. Chief Designer. Pete has been the lead designer for all of Tri-Coastal's new designs, including: Amistad, Godspeed, Discovery, Spirit of South Carolina and the Virginia. Prior to joing TCM, he was the builder of both the Lady Maryland and the Pride of Baltimore II. In addition, Pete has been the Project Manager for the rebuilding of many large wooden sailing vessels, including: the schooner New Way, and the barquentine Gazela of Philadelphia and the 1854 Sloop of War Constellation. That in depth, practical knowledge is evident in all of TCM's designs. In addition, Pete is a USCG Master and has operated many large, historic vessels in the passenger or public relations trade.
Marc Bauer Secretary. Project manager. BA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992. The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design, 2000. Before joining Tri-Coastal Marine in 2001 Marc worked restoring classic motor vessels. Prior to that he was a construction manager for an environmental construction company. Marc was Project Manager for the construction of the schooner Virginia, launched in 2005. .
Alden Trull Electrical systems designer. BSEE 1970 and MSEE 1973, Northeastern University. Allie has been involved with traditional boatbuilding, repair, and classic yacht restoration for most of his life. Prior to working at TCM, he was with Concordia Company, Wayfarer Marine, and Cannell Boatbuilding. Allie also worked as a circuit designer for several years. He combines his solid background in electrical engineering with his practical experience with traditional sailing vessels in all of his design work.
Tri-Coastal Marine, Inc
320 W. Cutting Blvd., Richmond, California, USA
telephone: 510.235.7770