The Deonas family landed on Amelia Island in the very early years of the 20th century, bringing with them generations of boatbuilding experience from the Greek Islands. Deonas Boatworks became rapidly instrumental in making Fernandina Beach the birthground of modern shrimping. In the early years they built the fishing and shrimping boats and as time progressed with the advance of fiberglass, aluminum and modern electronics, their expertise expanded to all angles of the marine trade. Jamie is 4th generation of dedicated craftsmanship.

With a incredible hands-on knowledge of what makes any boat run, he is the perfect “GO TO” Expert for every maritime question you can throw at him. He also knows the Florida waters like the proverbial back of his hand. In October 2006 he took a 24’ open center console sportsfisher on a 2,000 mile trip around Florida, sponsored by Carolina Skiff and Yamaha Outboards. The story has been told in the Florida Watersports Magazine and we will soon publish it on the site. It would make for a great and affordable vacation.