When Star brite needs products pushed to their limits, they turn to Captain Chad Berry. As captain of the Star brite fleet—featuring a 74-foot Viking and a 55-foot Valhalla—Chad operates at the highest level of sportfishing, where performance, precision, and maintenance all have to be right every time.
The Star brite fleet represents the top tier of sportfishing vessels, and running them takes more than just experience—it takes discipline and attention to detail. Chad brings both. From long offshore runs to tournament-level expectations, he’s responsible for keeping these boats performing at their peak while maintaining a level of cleanliness and care that matches their reputation.
Chad isn’t just running boats—he’s testing what goes on them. Every product designed for serious marine use gets put through real-world conditions under his watch. Salt, sun, fish, fuel, long days offshore—if something is going to fail, this is where it happens. And if it holds up here, it holds up anywhere.
From hull cleaners and waxes to deck care and engine treatments, Chad evaluates products the only way that matters—by using them. There’s no lab substitute for what these boats go through daily. His feedback helps refine products so they’re not just good on paper, but proven on the water where it counts.
At this level, there’s no room for cutting corners. Keeping a world-class sportfishing boat in top condition requires consistency, the right products, and a mindset that doesn’t accept “good enough.” Chad brings that standard to everything he does, and it’s exactly what Star brite builds its products around.
Chad Berry represents the standard serious boat owners and captains expect. His experience, expectations, and daily demands help ensure that when a Star brite product is recommended for high-end applications, it’s been earned—not assumed.
When products are tested on boats like these, under conditions like this, there’s nowhere to hide. Chad Berry makes sure of that—and it’s why what passes through his hands is ready for anything the water throws at it.
