Paul’s marine employment began in the early 1980’s when he became employed by Ransome Engine Power, the Caterpillar dealer for South Jersey at that time. While employed at Ransome, Paul obtained various levels of Caterpillar Engine Certification, including that of a Marine Analyst. The Marine Analyst Certification was obtained after his completion of an in depth course wherein all systems of a vessel that could affect an engine’s performance had to be evaluated. During Paul’s employment at Ransome, he performed various duties including Start Up Inspections on many new boats built in South Jersey, Major Overhauls and Repowers on vessels docked from New England to Virginia, as well as various minor engine repairs. During this employment, Paul was also sent to various ports in the Caribbean where he overhauled engines in numerous tugboats and oil tankers while shore-side. On occasion, he was even expected to overhaul an engine on an oil tanker while underway!

In 1989, Paul Adams and Tim Wilson started Jersey Diesel and began servicing the commercial fishing fleet located in South Jersey, and in 1991, Jersey Diesel became a Dealer for John Deere Marine Diesel Engines. Since 1991, Paul has continued his education and training and has attained numerous levels of certification from both John Deere and Cummins Diesel engines. He also has experience in the installation and repair of both hydraulic and electrical systems. Simply put in his own words, “Working on boats for the past 25 years has allowed me to see what does and does not work.”