Shane Hewston leads the mechanical systems department at Evolution Marine Manufacturing, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in boatbuilding and a further 15 years in civil engineering.
Shane began his career running his own civils company before moving to the UK to work for Scorpion Ribs in Lymington. There, he gained invaluable experience building high-performance power vessels, including the boat that won the Round Britain and Ireland Power Speed Record.
Since returning to South Africa, Shane has overseen the mechanical systems installation on more than 25 custom and semi-custom power catamarans and five NSRI Offshore Rescue Craft. He has trained and mentored many team members who now lead their own projects, and is widely respected for his deep technical knowledge, precision, and commitment to innovation.
Shane’s expertise spans every aspect of marine systems, and his reputation for delivering faultless installations reflects his perfectionist approach and passion for continuous improvement.
