Spencer Shroff
Marine Electrical Apprentice — Available Per Job — Bristol, RI

Spencer Shroff

I'm 15, based in Bristol, RI, and I've spent this past year doing serious ABYC coursework in marine electrical systems. I'm looking to spend this summer assisting experienced installers on real jobs — running cable, prepping installs, handing tools, and learning everything I can from the people who do this for a living.

Available Summer 2026

June 1 – July 16  •  Aug 13 – Labor Day
If my rowing team makes nationals, I'm available from June 15 instead of June 1 — I'll know by late May.

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How This Works

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Pick a day

Scroll down to the calendar and click any open day that works for your job. First come, first served. If you've got something coming up, grab the date early — I can only be in one place at a time.

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Tell me about the job

Fill in the short form: vessel, marina, type of install, how I'm getting there. I'll confirm within 24 hours. If it's not a fit for any reason, I'll tell you right away so you're not left waiting.

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Getting there

Three options: pick me up at the Bristol Sip & Dip, pick me up at Walker Farm in Barrington on mornings I row, or cover $50 each way and I'll get myself to the job. Jobs within about an hour of Bristol only.

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On the job

I follow your lead all day — handing tools, running cable, prepping installs, whatever keeps you moving. I know enough to be useful without needing things explained twice. You run the job. I'm there to help it go faster.

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No paycheck, no overhead

I'm not looking to get paid. I need documented hands-on hours to sit for my ABYC Marine Electrical Certification — that's the trade. All I ask for is transport to and from the job. Tips are appreciated but I'm not expecting anything. If it works out and you want me back, just grab another day.

What I ask for: Transport to and from the job. That's it. Tips are always appreciated but never expected. I'm here for the experience and the hours toward my ABYC certification — not a paycheck.

Getting there: Three options — pick me up at the Bristol Sip & Dip, pick me up at Walker Farm in Barrington on mornings I row, or cover $50 each way and I'll get myself to the job. Within about an hour of Bristol only.
Where I work — pickup spots and general area
Map showing Spencer's pickup spots and working radius

What Spencer Knows

ABYC coursework completed

Wiring & Conductor Selection

Understands why wire gauge, insulation type, and bundling affect current carrying capacity. Knows how to read a wiring diagram, why voltage drop matters on long runs, and how ABYC standards drive wire selection decisions on a real install.

ABYC coursework completed

Terminations & Connections

Knows the difference between terminal types, when to use heat shrink vs. bare crimp, how to strip and crimp correctly, and what a bad connection looks like before it becomes a problem. Has covered battery lugs, multi-terminal connections, and AC termination requirements.

ABYC coursework completed

Battery Systems

Understands safe battery installation: containment, ventilation, terminal connections, and the 3-step voltage test. Familiar with ABYC standards considerations and the difference between lead-acid and lithium systems.

ABYC coursework completed

Multimeter & Troubleshooting

Can use a DVOM to measure DC voltage, current, and resistance. Understands how to approach a circuit systematically rather than guess. Has applied this on the family's Excess 15 catamaran.

ABYC — Completed

DC & AC Systems, Corrosion Mitigation

The broadest course in the sequence. Covers understanding and working with DC and AC circuits, installing DC equipment, AC power sources, troubleshooting AC circuits, working with marine batteries, and preventing marine corrosion. The foundation everything else builds on.

ABYC coursework completed

Energy Systems & Design

Has studied how electrical systems are designed for real boats — from energy budgets to charging systems to solar and alternative sources. Understands the decisions behind a system, not just the components. Based on Nigel Calder's curriculum.

Completed 2026

Boatyard Fundamentals

Oriented to the physical side of yard work: antifouling prep and bottom coating, anode replacement, gel-coat detailing, shrink-wrapping, and safe working practices. Knows what the other trades on a job site are doing.

Goal — End of Summer 2026

ABYC Marine Electrical Certification

The coursework is complete. The certification requires documented hands-on hours working alongside licensed technicians. That's what this summer is for.

About Me

Hands-on boat work — Excess 15 Catamaran

Family vessel, ongoing

Competitive rowing

Currently competing for nationals

Brooks School — North Andover, MA

Sophomore year, Fall 2026

Goosy's Mobile Car Wash — Co-Founder

San Carlos, CA — 2021 to present

What People Say

“He is well beyond his years. Very responsible — you just don’t get that too often. I’m grateful to have coached a player like Spencer. Spencer is the heart of our team.” — Basketball coach, Ben Macuga Award — All-Star Division
“Spencer always plays with a high level of intensity in practice and games. Does not complain to coaches or refs. Very easy to coach. Asks questions. Respectfully suggests changes to help the team. Definitely a leader by example rather than words. Never gets down on teammates or blames them for mistakes.” — Basketball coach, All-Star Division
“He’s a kid who wants to succeed, but he wants to succeed in the context of his team succeeding. He’s not telling people where to go — he’s having short conversations with them about why they should be doing this to help the team. He’s well beyond his years. I’m grateful to have coached him.” — Basketball coach
“An absolute rock-star. As consistent as they come. We never once had to correct his behavior or ask him to do something else. He is an extremely impressive young man with a bright future.” — Sam Hollister, Head Counselor, Camp Timanous 2024
“Spence spent the vast majority of his time at the sailing docks, working hard to improve his skills, learning new knots and nomenclature, and progressing in the requirements for his Skipper award.” — Sailing Counselor, Camp Timanous
“He had a rare maturity which gave us confidence to lean on him as a role model for younger campers.” — Head Counselor, Camp Timanous 2021
“Spence led with quiet integrity and kindness and had a tremendous leader-by-example quality. At the final council he was commended for his attitude and honesty — a reminder to the younger campers that humility and good humor are powerful qualities.” — Jimmy Banta, Head Counselor, Camp Timanous 2022
“He practiced remarkable self-discipline and responsibility, arriving to morning meeting early, with a good attitude and better posture. He showed tremendous maturity, responsibility, and leadership in the cabin and around camp.” — Nate Kelsey & Jeremy Cutler, Head Counselors, Camp Timanous 2023
“Spencer earned his Penguin award by taking a dip in Panther Pond each morning of each day. He was always the first out of the cabin and to the dock ready to start his day off right.” — Camp Timanous 2023

Book Me

I'm available on a job-by-job basis. Pick an open day, fill in the details, and I'll confirm within 24 hours. Pick me up at the Bristol Sip & Dip, at Walker Farm in Barrington on rowing mornings, or cover $50 each way and I'll get myself there. Jobs within about an hour of Bristol only.

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Based in Bristol, RI. Available for jobs in Bristol, Warren, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and anywhere within about an hour by Uber.