Mike Giannotti

Electrical / Mechanical, 2002 - present

A southern California native, Mike relocated to northern Virginia for College. He worked 27 years in the recreation industry in Fairfax County and retired as a Director.

Mike joined the Rigging/Electronics Shop at Hartge's in 2002. He soon moved to the Mechanic shop and discovered that electrical work was most interesting. He studied, took classes, and became an expert in wiring, troubleshooting and highly knowledgeable in metal corrosion.

In 2012, Mike and his wife moved to Vero Beach, Florida, where he continues to work for Hartge’s, specifically in electrical work.

He is our Florida representative serving the central east coast of Florida where many transient customers pass through on their way to the Bahamas and points south.

Mike Sharpe

Mechanical / Soda Blasting, 2013 - present

Mike earned a degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University. After some years in the construction field, he decided that being a boat mechanic was a better fit and has been doing so for over twenty years.

Mike is certified and/or factory trained with Mercruiser, Yanmar, Westerbeke, Dometic Vacuflush, Kohler Generators, and ABYC Marine Systems.

Mike is also our Soda Blasting man and has provided this service for over 10 years, often working long hours to meet demands.

Wayne Dixon

Mechanical, 1995 - present

Wayne is from a South County family well known for their contributions to the local community. His mechanical skills come naturally from working alongside his father as a car mechanic in the family repair shop, Dixon’s Garage, in Galesville which was located across the road from where he grew up.

Before joining the crew at Hartge’s, Wayne worked for the Department of Natural Resources on the inboard engine boats at the Matapeake facility on Kent Island.

As a young man, Wayne kept a horse behind his neighbor’s house and rode all over the local countryside through the farms and woods. Wayne continues to enjoy the outdoors. He is an avid fan of drag racing, a deer hunter, and is a devoted Christian who is very active with his church.

Bunky Hines

Mechanical Consultant / Semi-Retired, 1982 - present

Bunky’s mechanical interest began early and as a youngster he worked on go-cart motors and outboard motors. In the Army, he was assigned to working on landing craft during the Vietnam War. He then worked for his father in the boatyard that built Owens powerboats and the notable Owns Cutter.

Bunky later sub-contracted at various boatyards as a Mechanic before coming to work at Hartge's.

Bunky is HAZWOPER trained and is certified in Westerbeke and Yanmar engines. He is the go-to-guy if you have a mechanical mystery. Just explain the problem to Bunky, wait as he thinks for a bit, then listen as he tells you how to fix it or gives you an approach that will lead to a fix.

Bunky is an avid fisher and enjoys sneaking out of work on nice days to catch dinner. He has had a lifetime of successful racing on Penguins, Mobjacks, Chesapeake 20's, and J-24's.