Mitch Bernardo has been a boater for over 38 years. He has owned multiple power boats ranging from 19' to 53'. The current boat is a 2004 Meridian 411. Mitch has enjoyed both trailer boating and cruising. He attended La Mirada High School and Graduated in 1975. He went on to Cal State Fullerton to earn his bachelor's degree in psychology in 1980. In 2004 he completed his MBA at Pepperdine's Graziadio School of Business. Mitch has two children 20 and 22. He is a member of the Offshore Cruising Club which has a facility in Lil' Geiger Cove on Catalina Island. 

Mitch is also a member of the Huntington Harbor Yacht club and is a member of the Catalina Island Yacht Club.

Mitch spent 25 years working in the office products industry, first with a 3M dealer and then 17 years with the Xerox Corporation. One of his passions has always been boating so in 2003 he started Sunset Inflatables.2023 was the 20th year for Sunset Inflatables and Marine. A milestone year for sure and much thanks go to our many customers over the years! On to 2024!

Sunset Inflatables has grown a lot in the last 22 years. Sunset Inflatables is currently a service dealer for Evinrude outboards, full line Platinum elite dealer for Mercury outboards and a full-service Honda outboard package dealer. 

Sunset Inflatables is a Walker Bay dealer, INMAR inflatable boat dealer and  Apex inflatable boat dealer as well.

In 2007 Sunset Inflatables became Sunset Inflatables and Marine with an added focus on doing re-powers and outboard service.

In 2009 Sunset Inflatables purchased Dinghy land and now is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Delphinus boats.

In 2025 Sunset Inflatables has added some new products represented by Nabs Carlson of Four Seas. His wholesale folding rib business will be headquartered within Sunset Inflatables in additon we have added two independent mechanics who will both be working independently at our location as well assupporting Sunset Inflatables service operations. Some of the expanded service offerings will include service and repair on inboard motors and drives as an example.These changes will enhance our ability to deliver a broader range of services and products to our customers.

Above all else, Mitch wants his customers to know that he appreciates the business and will endeavor to provide you a personal and satisfying experience when doing business with Sunset Inflatables and Marine.