Founded by marine diurnal fuel system pioneer Sean Whelan P.E., Big Dog Marine is a name you can trust to provide expert technical guidance and superior engineering efficiencies.
Sean Whelan P.E. is the trusted name that "wrote the book" on marine evaporative fuel systems and regulatory affairs. His accomplishments include:
- Member ABYC Product Technical Committee
- Professional Engineer Licensed by State of Michigan
- Design system architect for Carbon Canister Fuel System
- Design system architect for Pressure Relief Fuel System
- Design system architect for Direct Fill Fuel System
- Evaporative emission management
- Refueling management
Inventor of ten US patents on Marine Fuel Systems
- 2009/0250,468 2009 FUEL CAP APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL VENTING SYSTEMS
- 2011/0083,772 2011 APPARATUS AND METHODS TO COUPLE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO FUEL TANKS
- 2011/0084,076 2011 PRESSURE RELIEF APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
- 2011/0083,771 2011 OVERFLOW PREVENTION APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL TANKS
- 2012/0211,689 2012 INLET CONTROL VALVES FOR USE WITH FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS
- 8,833,346 2014 Apparatus and methods for mounting fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks
- 2014/0224,346 2014 APPARATUS AND METHODS TO COUPLE FUEL COMPONENTS TO A FUEL TANK
- 8,789,719 2014 Apparatus and methods for permanently attaching fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks
- 8,777,051 2014 Fuel venting systems having protective membranes
- 2014/0034,638 2014 FUEL FILL APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FUEL TANKS
Holds degrees from
- BSME Michigan Technology University
- MSE Purdue University
- MBA Michigan State University
Boater of inland lakes in Michigan for 20 years following his love for water, boats, and water based sports.
Sean has spent the majority of his career designing and engineering marine fuel systems with a passion. His vast experience has resulted in a cost effective, high quality alternative for boat builders to choose as they decide on an EPA compliant fuel system. His lifelong dream of owning his own business combined with his passion for boating have melded into the products and services offered by Big Dog Marine.