I've gone out with him 4 different times for various activities and everythign has been fine. The last boat trip was a little odd and seemed cut short but I assume it was becuase of the weather coming in that day while his other boat was still sunk on the beach and he was worried about getting it out. To me, that's understandable.
I'll accept that he's rough around the egdes and that rubs some the wrong way.
I'll admit that I dont have anyone to compare to. If anyone has specific guys they have used and like, send me a pm so I can check them out next time.