SV Francesca
New Member
While Ryan Schofield of Ryan’s Marine did a solid job with electrical installation, he went unnecessarily overboard upgrading my system from 30amp to 50amp. He consistently pushes upsells but lacks the expertise to properly install them—such as a refrigeration unit and fresh water pump. In short, when you hire Ryan, you’re funding his learning curve, not benefiting from true expertise.
After paying a deposit, he delayed the start of the project for over six weeks, despite initially promising to begin the following week. His work schedule is unreliable—his truck frequently breaks down, and he has no backup plan to keep projects moving. He also disappears for weeks at a time, citing personal emergencies.
Ryan works solo, and when extra help is needed, he hires his girlfriend, who lacks the necessary qualifications. Instead of consulting professionals when facing unfamiliar installations, he proceeds blindly, leading to costly mistakes.
Eight months ago, he made a major measuring error on my boat. I was willing to work with him to resolve it, but instead, he quit the job and has since failed to honor his guarantee.
I have since switched to Reliable Marine, and the difference is night and day. While their hourly rates may be higher, they are saving me tens of thousands of dollars compared to Ryan’s Marine. Saying Ryan overcharged me by 30-50% is a conservative estimate.
Finally, he often uses scare tactics, insisting that everything is unsafe to push for more work. If you’re looking for a dependable marine electrician who values integrity and professionalism, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
After paying a deposit, he delayed the start of the project for over six weeks, despite initially promising to begin the following week. His work schedule is unreliable—his truck frequently breaks down, and he has no backup plan to keep projects moving. He also disappears for weeks at a time, citing personal emergencies.
Ryan works solo, and when extra help is needed, he hires his girlfriend, who lacks the necessary qualifications. Instead of consulting professionals when facing unfamiliar installations, he proceeds blindly, leading to costly mistakes.
Eight months ago, he made a major measuring error on my boat. I was willing to work with him to resolve it, but instead, he quit the job and has since failed to honor his guarantee.
I have since switched to Reliable Marine, and the difference is night and day. While their hourly rates may be higher, they are saving me tens of thousands of dollars compared to Ryan’s Marine. Saying Ryan overcharged me by 30-50% is a conservative estimate.
Finally, he often uses scare tactics, insisting that everything is unsafe to push for more work. If you’re looking for a dependable marine electrician who values integrity and professionalism, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
