About Floating Point Marine
My Story
I’m Darryl Thomas, and I established Floating Point Marine Services in 2025. Based in Martinez, CA, the company serves the areas surrounding the Carquinez Strait, San Francisco Bay, and western portions of the Delta.
After a successful but decreasingly fulfilling career in the tech industry, I felt a need to pursue a career that focused on my interests and passions while harnessing and putting to use the skills and experience I’ve accumulated over decades.
As I became more immersed within the local boating community, opportunities arose to advise other boaters regarding their Marine Electrical and Electronics systems and to perform installation services. I am able to call upon my prior experience in the fields of Network & Security Engineering, Systems Integration, and Software Development to help troubleshoot and architect solutions.
I’m an FCC-licensed Amateur Extra class HAM, GMRS, and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator. I can help you verify your radios and antennas are performing as well as they should and make recommendations when they aren’t. (Note: I do not have a GROL license at this time and will not perform work that requires one.)
I prioritize safety and recognize the important distinctions that exist between terrestrial and marine electrical systems. To this end, I have studied and adhere to the standards established by the American Boat & Yacht Council. I became an ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Advisor in 2024 and earned my NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer & NMEA 2000 certifications and ABYC Marine Corrosion Advisor certifications in 2025. In 2026, I earned my ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical Technician certification, and in doing so, achieved the Master Technician designation.
My Commitment to You
I believe transparency and honesty are fundamental values, and I want you to be fully informed regarding my qualifications.
I am still building my skill set and gaining experience in the marine services field. As with most industries in which doing the job right is not only expected but also a critical matter of safety, it takes years of experience to build the knowledge and skills necessary to become a trusted technician.
I am on that path, having obtained ABYC Master Technician and NMEA Advanced Marine Electronics Installer status, but I recognize that I am merely at the beginning of my journey. My commitment to you is that I will never misrepresent my abilities or put you or your vessel at risk by performing work I am not qualified to perform. If at any point there is any doubt as to whether I can help you in a manner that is safe, I will refer you to a more-specifically qualified technician.
To find out whether your needs align with my skills and qualifications, please don’t hesitate to contact me using the link below.