Steve Morton,
Yacht Coating Consultant

John Stephen Morton

Positions

• President and Owner, Performance Paint Yacht Refinishing, Inc.
• President and Owner, Yacht Coatings Consulting, LLC.
  (Yacht coatings inspections since 1990)
• President and Owner, Visions East, Inc.
  (Robotic development of marine coatings on yachts and ships)

Associations Previous member:

• National Association of Corrosion Eng. (NACE)
• SSPC, the Society for Protective Coatings

Experience

• Refinishing yachts since 1977, all aspects of marine coatings applications: fairing, painting, varnishing, new construction and refits up to and above 250’ in length.

Specialities

• Extensive knowledge of latest in spray technology, including high volume-Low Pressure (HVLP) systems.
• Advanced new construction fairing methods.
• Test application of new products for industry.
• Inspection, consultation and training in yacht coatings.
• Robotic Marine Coatings Development (Visions East, Inc.)

Special Credits:

• Involved in International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition (IBEX) since inception in 1992.
• Author of: “Paint Tips The Pros Use.”
• Author of: “Paint Applications Standards” in The Yacht Report magazine, May 2001
• NACE Courses Completed:
  1998 Marine Coating Inspection
  1999 Protective Coatings and Linings-