Meet Capt Trip Smith
USCG 100-Ton Master Testing Captain
CAPT. TRIP SMITH
"Our testing philosophy shifts focus from basic hull walkarounds to unmasking true mechanical thresholds. If it impacts engineering integrity or offshore safety parameters, we capture the numbers."
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In 3 short years. A highly decorated and proud testing history.
Tracking total independent maritime adventures and broadcasts.
Massive active community fanbase on his Trip Smith YouTube Channel.
Expert capability spanning outboard motor tuning and direct hull composite repair.
Offshore Field Deployments: The Florida Keys Expeditions
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Beyond the Boat Test: Adventures with Trip Smith
Before joining the BoatTEST team, Trip acts as an independent video creator with a fast-growing community of 91.4K subscribers. He has produced 471 specialized adventure videos documenting spearfishing runs, scallop gathering, open-air galley cooking, and complex deliveries like 70-foot offshore expedition vessels. He bridges pure entertainment with technical authority on what he likes to do on his boat.
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