Carl’s profile
Name: Carl
Expert in: Engines and propulsion systems
Professional background: Trained shipbuilder
Hobbies: DIY projects on his sailboat “Rosi”
“I enjoy sharing my knowledge and helping others find the right solution for their boat.”
– Carl from SVB
Meet Carl
Carl has been part of the SVB crew for a long time. For many customers, he is the first point of contact for questions about onboard technology of all kinds. Why? Carl isn’t a salesperson—he lives and breathes watersports. His advice is practical, because it comes from his own experience.
Since his youth, Carl has always had a "tinkering project" on the go: working on engines, repairing things, and constantly optimising them. His own sailboat is never truly finished, because there is always something to do and improve. Tinkering is simply part of who he is.
This hands-on mentality also shapes his work at SVB. Carl believes that anyone who wants to take care of their own boat can do it. You never stop learning, and anyone who successfully completes their first project as an owner will enjoy the result even more. He shares his know-how with everyone who appreciates it.
Officially, Carl at SVB is considered an expert in engines and propulsion systems. But his knowledge goes far beyond that: onboard electronics, navigation, power supply, safety or deck equipment. All of this is essential for a boat. Carl knows his stuff and understands what really matters in real-life sea operations.
Customers appreciate Carl because he listens, analyses, and then provides practical advice.
It’s this simple:
How to find Carl
Select the category in our online shop for which you need advice. At the top of each category page you will see a button at the top that opens the virtual buying guide. On the right-hand side, there is also a blue button that you can use to start our buying guide as well.
The Header
In the header, you can restart the chat or collapse it, to view the products.
Analysis and results
Following the introduction, the product adviser asks some questions. Multiple answer options can be selected and in some cases, more than one are available. Confirm your selection by clicking the “Next” button. If there is only one answer, you will go directly to the next question.
Category filter
Based on your answers, we filter the products according to your needs. You will be shown the products that are most relevant to you within the category.
