By Brian French | April 4, 2026

SOUTH FLORIDA MARITIME INDUSTRY REPORT · 2026

Inside the Boatyards, Docks, Showrooms, and Factories That Power a $36 Billion Industry

There is a reason the world’s most serious yachtsmen — the captains of 200-foot superyachts, the sportfishing obsessives, the offshore speed enthusiasts, the global wanderers who keep a boat the way others keep a second home — all eventually find their way to the stretch of South Florida coastline between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. It is not just the weather, though the weather is unmatched. It is not just the water, though Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic approaches are extraordinary. It is the infrastructure.

From Fort Lauderdale north through Dania Beach and south through Miami, there exists the most complete, most capable, most deeply experienced marine service ecosystem on the face of the Earth. World-class marinas capable of docking vessels up to 400 feet. Brokerage firms with centuries of combined experience buying and selling everything from center consoles to superyachts. Shipyards and boatyards that handle haul-outs, refits, and complete restorations. And boat builders — some of the most celebrated names in American boatbuilding — who have chosen this corner of Florida as the place where they craft their art.

This is the engine room of the yachting capital of the world. Here is an insider’s guide to the marinas, brokerages, and builders that make it run.

THE MARINAS

Where the World’s Greatest Yachts Call Home

BAHIA MAR YACHTING CENTER

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale The Most Famous Marina in America

If there is a single address that defines Fort Lauderdale’s identity as the Yachting Capital of the World, it is Bahia Mar. Spread over 40 acres in the heart of Fort Lauderdale — directly across from the beach, steps from Las Olas Boulevard, and adjacent to the Hilton Hotel — Bahia Mar is not merely a marina. It is an institution.

The numbers establish its stature: 250 slips along 3,000 feet of parallel docks and more than 5,000 feet of floating docks, with berths capable of handling vessels up to 300 feet. The marina operates as a designated Foreign Trade Zone — a significant financial advantage for foreign-flagged superyachts that can defer or avoid import duties during their stay. Electrical service ranges from 30-amp/110-volt up to 3-phase 480-volt, with a high-speed fuel station capable of dispensing over 100 gallons per minute of both diesel and gasoline. Twenty-four-hour uniformed security, a dockmaster’s office monitoring VHF Channel 16, private phone lines with voicemail at each slip, wired and wireless internet, and dockside check-in service round out an amenity package that has earned Bahia Mar a global reputation for operational excellence.

But the true measure of Bahia Mar is what happens every October and November. When the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — the world’s largest in-water boat show — arrives, Bahia Mar transforms from its year-round configuration of 250 large yacht slips into a 1,000-boat gunwale-to-gunwale moorage. More than 100,000 visitors move through its docks over five days. Brokers write hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions. And the marina that was already a legend becomes, for one extraordinary week, the center of the global boating universe.

As Vice President of Marina Operations Kevin Quirk puts it: “Bahia Mar is where you go to make some real friends for life.”

RYBOVICH

West Palm Beach / Fort Lauderdale The World’s Pre-Eminent Superyacht Facility

If Bahia Mar is the world’s most famous marina, Rybovich is the world’s most capable superyacht facility — a distinction it holds without serious competition. The marina accommodates yachts of up to 400 feet (120 meters) with high-freeboard, heavy-duty docks; in-slip refueling; abundant power; and the ability to service yachts directly from the docks. The shipyard can haul out most yachts and also operates a 2,500-ton floating dry dock — one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere. A new 14-acre worksite was recently added nearby, with a channel dredged to integrate the two facilities into a single, seamless superyacht campus.

Rybovich’s 10-star concierge service philosophy — a hotel-like environment for yacht crews including an on-site bistro — has set a new industry standard for how a working boatyard can also function as a premium hospitality destination. Early skeptics who questioned whether crews needed such amenities have since been converted. As one industry observer noted, yards that initially dismissed Rybovich’s model have since followed its lead, recognizing that attracting and retaining superyacht business depends on the quality of the experience for both owners and their professional crews.

Now operated under the Safe Harbor Marinas umbrella, Rybovich remains the destination of choice for the world’s largest private vessels when they require service, repair, or refit on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.

PIER SIXTY-SIX MARINA

2301 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale 164 Slips. Vessels Up to 400 Feet. A Marina Born Again.

The complete reimagination of Pier Sixty-Six — one of Fort Lauderdale’s most storied waterfront addresses — has delivered what many are calling the most significant new superyacht marina facility in the United States. The 164-slip marina can accommodate vessels up to an extraordinary 400 feet in length, with a scenic promenade lined by newly constructed shops and a dozen dining venues connecting the marina to the residential towers above.

The marina sits at the heart of a 32-acre campus that also includes The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six — 92 ultra-luxury condominiums across three towers — as well as the reimagined Pier Sixty-Six Hotel. A marine-focused kids’ club, multi-level pool experience, VIP pool bar with private cabanas, wellness spa, and Technogym-powered fitness center ensure that the experience of berthing here is as polished on land as it is seamless on the water.

During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Pier Sixty-Six South — the Superyacht Village — becomes the premier gathering point for the world’s largest yachts and the most serious buyers in the global market.

LAUDERDALE MARINE CENTER (LMC)

Fort Lauderdale The Largest Marine Facility on the East Coast — and the Finest Working Boatyard in America

Lauderdale Marine Center is not a typical boatyard. It is, as award-winning marina design publications have described it, a facility that carries “the ambiance of a five-star marina” — aesthetically styled with premium accents and first-quality materials that feel more like a resort than an industrial shipyard. The facility upgraded its dock system to an average slip size of 90 feet, added 480-volt electrical power, and installed a large multi-use floating platform — a social gathering space that has become the heartbeat of the LMC community, bringing together tenants, craftsmen, and boat crews at the end of each working day.

The global headquarters of Northrop & Johnson — one of the world’s foremost superyacht brokerage firms — is positioned here, underscoring LMC’s status at the absolute center of Fort Lauderdale’s professional yachting world. Marine services at LMC are so comprehensive — covering management, refinishing, repairs, maintenance, crew hiring, financial services, and more — that the facility is universally regarded as a one-stop shop for the full spectrum of yacht ownership needs.

Now part of the Safe Harbor Marinas portfolio, LMC continues to attract superyacht owners and captains from around the world who value the combination of serious technical capability and a genuinely world-class working environment.

HALL OF FAME MARINA

435 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FLIBS Venue. Superyacht Dockage. Legendary Swimming Pool.

Located directly adjacent to Bahia Mar on Fort Lauderdale’s famous Seabreeze Boulevard, Hall of Fame Marina is a key component of the Suntex Superyacht portfolio and one of the primary venues of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The marina accommodates yachts up to 170 feet with its well-positioned, secure gated berths on the Intracoastal Waterway, and is celebrated among captains for its exceptional swimming pool — one of the most admired crew amenities in any Fort Lauderdale marina. During FLIBS, the Hall of Fame Marina hosts the Windward VIP Cabana Club, an exclusive waterfront retreat offering shaded lounge seating, handcrafted cocktails, and uninterrupted marina views.

SEAHAVEN SUPERYACHT MARINA

Dania Beach New Generation Superyacht Infrastructure, South of Fort Lauderdale

One of the newest additions to South Florida’s superyacht marina landscape, Seahaven Superyacht Marina in Dania Beach opened as part of a broader wave of expansion that has extended the yachting corridor south of Fort Lauderdale’s traditional core. With covered slips for vessels up to 135 feet LOA and outdoor slips for vessels up to 200 feet LOA, Seahaven offers a modern, purpose-built alternative to the older facilities further north — with deep water, clean infrastructure, and positioning directly on the Intracoastal.

RMK MERRILL-STEVENS

Miami Miami’s Premier Full-Service Superyacht Shipyard

In Miami, the name Merrill-Stevens has been synonymous with serious yacht care since the company’s founding in the 19th century — making it one of the oldest continuously operating marine businesses in the United States. Today, operating as RMK Merrill-Stevens, the facility stands as Miami’s premier full-service superyacht shipyard: a true stronghold for service and repair in the heart of the city, offering yacht refit and repair services specializing in painting, welding, fabrication, engine repairs, electrical work, and fiberglass restoration.

Captains describe it as a world-class facility with world-class capability, enabling the world’s finest yachts to be maintained against the backdrop of the Miami skyline. For vessels coming south from Fort Lauderdale or arriving from the Caribbean, RMK Merrill-Stevens provides the technical depth and professional experience that serious yacht owners require.

MIAMI BEACH MARINA

South Beach, Miami 400 Slips at the Gateway to Two Oceans

Situated at the southern tip of Miami Beach, Miami Beach Marina provides 400 slips for vessels up to 250 feet — making it one of the largest in the city and among the most strategically positioned on the entire South Florida coast. Just minutes from the vibrant energy of South Beach and with direct access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the marina serves as the primary gateway for yachts arriving in Miami from the north via the Intracoastal or directly from the Atlantic. Its proximity to the cultural and social heart of Miami makes it a favorite among owners who want their vessel close to the city’s best restaurants, art galleries, and nightlife.

THE BROKERAGE FIRMS

The Experts Who Connect Buyers, Sellers & the Finest Vessels on Earth

NORTHROP & JOHNSON

Headquartered at Lauderdale Marine Center, Fort Lauderdale Global Headquarters in the Heart of the Yachting Capital

Few names in the superyacht industry carry the weight of Northrop & Johnson. With its global headquarters positioned inside Lauderdale Marine Center — the largest marine facility on the East Coast — N&J is precisely where it needs to be: at the center of everything. The firm offers access to all yacht listings over 30 meters worldwide, including off-market vessels, and provides a full suite of services covering yacht sales, purchase representation, management, charter, charter marketing, accounting, videography, photography, and marketing.

The strategic location offers clients unparalleled access to the finest yacht services and facilities in the world, with Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Palm Beach International Airport all within a short drive — and the Caribbean, the closest ocean cruising ground to any major US yachting hub, just a short sail away.

ALLIED MARINE

Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Fort Lauderdale 75 Years of Experience. 45 Brokers. 450 Years of Combined Expertise.

Allied Marine, located at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, brings more than 75 years of industry experience and a team of 45 brokers — representing a combined 450 years of expertise — to every transaction. As the exclusive dealer for the prestigious Ferretti Group of Italian yachts in the United States, Allied Marine offers access to some of the most celebrated luxury yacht brands in the world: Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Itama, Mochi Craft, CRN, and Wally.

The inventory spans the full spectrum of the market — cruising boats, motor yachts, flybridge yachts, sportfishing yachts, center console boats, express boats, mega-yachts, and superyachts — with a particular depth of knowledge in the Fort Lauderdale and Caribbean boating scenes. With six offices providing local, national, and international service, Allied Marine is one of the most capable full-service brokerage firms in the hemisphere.

WORTH AVENUE YACHTS

Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale Premier Superyacht Brokerage — From Palm Beach to Monaco

Worth Avenue Yachts operates at the highest levels of the superyacht market, with offices in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale as well as Monaco, Seattle, San Diego, Newport, the Chesapeake, and Geneva — a global footprint that reflects the global nature of the ultra-luxury yacht business. The firm’s Fort Lauderdale office is deeply embedded in the FLIBS community, displaying over $150 million in luxury yachts for sale at the show each year.

Worth Avenue’s inventory regularly features vessels from the world’s most celebrated superyacht builders: Amels, Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Westport, Burger, and others — vessels from 40 feet to over 140 feet, covering the full range from luxury motor yachts to true superyachts with crew quarters, stabilizers, and transatlantic range. The firm also serves as a new construction resource, guiding clients through the bespoke superyacht build process with relationships at the world’s top shipyards.

26 NORTH YACHTS

Fort Lauderdale Sell Your Yacht 39% Faster — and Closer to Asking Price

26 North Yachts has built its reputation on a simple, compelling proposition: it sells client yachts 39 percent faster and closer to asking price than its competitors. The firm provides secure yacht dockage for vessels over 40 feet at its exclusive marina in the heart of Fort Lauderdale — complete with pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, and country club amenities — giving listed vessels a premium physical presence that enhances their marketability.

Beyond brokerage, 26 North offers new construction services with relationships at the world’s top shipyards, guiding buyers step-by-step from concept through delivery. Its charter management division monetizes owner vessels during off-hours, covering reservations, maintenance, financials, and full operational support. And its luxury yachting lifestyle platform — including guidance on waterfront residences that accommodate vessels from 50 to 100 feet — makes 26 North one of the most holistic yachting service firms operating in South Florida today.

GALATI YACHT SALES

Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Fort Lauderdale Decades of Expertise at the Iconic Bahia Mar Address

Galati Yacht Sales has established itself as one of the premier brokerage operations at Bahia Mar Yachting Center, with a Fort Lauderdale team that brings decades of expertise and a results-driven approach to both buying and selling. The firm’s inventory covers the full range of the luxury market, from Viking sportfishing convertibles and Princess motor yachts to Hatteras classics and Absolute Navettas — with listings typically spanning $1 million to over $11 million.

The Galati team works with in-house marketing, sales support, and closing specialists to deliver a seamless, start-to-finish transaction experience. For buyers interested in touring current listings in person, the Bahia Mar address offers an unmatched setting — step off a yacht and onto Las Olas Boulevard in the same afternoon.

ATLANTIC YACHT & SHIP

Fort Lauderdale Serving the Yachting Community Since 1959

Atlantic Yacht & Ship has been serving the global yachting community from Fort Lauderdale since 1959 — making it one of the longest-established brokerage firms in the Yachting Capital of the World. The firm specializes in motor yachts, center consoles, and custom new builds, and maintains relationships with a roster of prestigious Italian and international builders including Codecasa, Dominator, and Falcon Yachts. For buyers and sellers who value institutional knowledge, long-standing industry relationships, and the kind of discretion that comes with decades of experience, Atlantic Yacht & Ship remains one of the most trusted names in the business.

RJC YACHTS

Fort Lauderdale 40 Years of Superyacht Specialization

RJC Yacht Sales & Charter has spent more than 40 years specializing in the sale, purchase, acquisition, marketing, and charter of larger, late-model motor yachts and sportfishing vessels — concentrating the firm’s expertise in the segment of the market where transactions are most complex and the stakes are highest. The RJC inventory regularly features vessels by Christensen, Trinity, Delta, Hargrave, and Broward — builders whose names appear repeatedly throughout the history of American custom superyacht construction. For buyers seeking a vessel in the 80-foot-and-above range, RJC’s depth of knowledge and long track record make it one of the most capable brokerage resources in Fort Lauderdale.

GILMAN YACHTS

Fort Lauderdale Founded 1968 — Discretion, Depth, and Decades of Knowledge

Founded in 1968, Gilman Yachts is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most enduring yacht brokerage institutions — a full-service firm renowned worldwide for its culture of discretion, confidentiality, and specialized knowledge. The firm’s broker team is structured to encourage deep specialization in preferred market segments — covering everything from luxury cruising yachts and custom sportfishermen to center consoles and high-performance runabouts. For clients who value a brokerage relationship built on expertise and trust rather than volume, Gilman Yachts represents the best of Fort Lauderdale’s independent brokerage tradition.

HMY YACHT SALES

Bahia Mar, Fort Lauderdale & Ocean Reef, Florida Viking’s Premier South Florida Dealer

HMY Yacht Sales operates from two of the most storied addresses in South Florida yachting: Bahia Mar in Fort Lauderdale and Ocean Reef in Key Largo. As one of the leading Viking Yachts dealers in the region, HMY brings extraordinary depth of knowledge in the sportfishing and convertible yacht market to a clientele that takes offshore fishing as seriously as any endeavor in their lives. Viking’s reputation for building the finest sportfishing convertibles in the world — and HMY’s reputation for delivering those vessels with exceptional service and support — makes this one of the most compelling dealer-brokerage relationships in Florida.

FLAGLER YACHTS

South Florida Boutique Expertise in Sportfish, Motor Yachts, and Megayachts

Flagler Yachts operates as a boutique brokerage in the South Florida market, with deep specialization in sportfishing vessels, motor yachts, megayachts, and high-performance outboard boats. The firm’s curated inventory spans vessels from Westport, Tiara, Intrepid, Seavee, Cheoy Lee, Horizon, Azimut, and Viking — a roster that reflects a genuine sophistication about what the South Florida market’s most discerning buyers are looking for. For clients who prefer a more personal, expert-driven brokerage relationship to the high-volume approach of larger firms, Flagler Yachts delivers exactly that.

THE BUILDERS

Born in Florida — The Manufacturers Who Define the Sport

BERTRAM YACHT

Miami — Born on Biscayne Bay The Name That Started It All in South Florida Sportfishing

No name is more deeply woven into the history of South Florida boating than Bertram. Richard Bertram was a lifelong mariner who founded his yacht brokerage in Miami in 1947. By 1960, his passion had evolved from sail to power, and he built the legendary Moppie — a 31-foot fiberglass deep-V hull that won the 1960 Miami-Nassau ocean race in conditions that destroyed most of the competition. The victory launched a revolution in offshore powerboat design and made Bertram the defining name in blue-water sportfishing for a generation.

Classic Bertrams — the 28, the 31, the 35, the 46, the 54 — are among the most recognized vessels in American boating history, and they remain objects of passionate collecting and restoration. The brand has changed ownership multiple times over the decades and is presently owned by Italy’s Gavio Group, which continues to build new Bertram convertibles that honor the legacy of that original deep-V revolution while incorporating modern materials and technology.

Richard Bertram passed away in 2000, but his influence on the DNA of South Florida boating — the preference for seakeeping over style, for going offshore in conditions that keep other boats in the slip — lives on in the culture of every marina from Biscayne Bay to Bahia Mar.

BROWARD MARINE

Founded in Fort Lauderdale, 1948 The Original Custom Superyacht Builder of South Florida

Frank Denison founded Broward Marine in Fort Lauderdale in 1948 with a vision for building the finest custom yachts in the world for the world’s premier yachtsmen. The hull designs developed by Frank and his team became known and respected across the global yachting community for being seaworthy, efficient, and beautiful — and the Broward commitment that no two yachts would ever be built the same set the standard for American custom superyacht construction for decades.

Classic Broward motor yachts — tri-deck masterpieces in the 100-to-140-foot range — are among the most sought-after vessels in the brokerage market. Their volume, their exterior social spaces, and their craftsmanship represent a golden era of American yacht building that Fort Lauderdale was uniquely positioned to produce. The first Broward to receive ABS class certification was a 125-footer that remains fully in class today — a testament to the quality of the original construction.

MIDNIGHT EXPRESS POWERBOATS

Miami, Florida — Founded 1996 The Fastest, Most Customizable High-Performance Center Consoles in the World

Since its founding in 1996 in Miami by the Glaser family, Midnight Express Powerboats has established itself as the definitive name in high-performance, ultra-luxury center console powerboats. The firm’s mission is straightforward: to build the best quality, highest-performing powerboats in the world using cutting-edge technology combined with groundbreaking design. In that mission, it has succeeded spectacularly.

Every Midnight Express is a custom creation — designed to the exact specifications of its owner, with every detail from hull color and seat placement to upholstery and stitching chosen by the buyer. Boats range from 34 to 60 feet and are built using infusion layup construction with carbon fiber in critical components including hardtops, dive doors, and console doors. The signature double-step hull design with Midnight’s proprietary ISR technology ensures stability and a dry ride in rough offshore conditions — which is why the United States Government and numerous foreign governments trust Midnight Express vessels to protect their coasts and waterways in any sea state.

Powered by multiple outboard engines delivering thrilling top speeds, and available in configurations suited to offshore fishing, island hopping, or pure recreational luxury, a Midnight Express is less a production boat than a rolling commission — one of the most personally expressive objects in the world of high-performance boating. When you purchase one, you become part of the Midnight family, with direct access to the Glaser family owners throughout the build process.

CONTENDER BOATS

Homestead, Florida — Founded 1984 The Gold Standard of South Florida-Built Center Console Fishing Boats

Founded in 1984 in Homestead, Florida — just south of Miami, in the shadow of Biscayne Bay and the Gulf Stream approaches — Contender Boats has spent four decades building what many serious anglers consider the finest purpose-built offshore fishing center consoles in the world. The deep-V hull design introduced in the company’s early years provided superior ride quality and stability in the rough conditions of South Florida’s offshore waters, and that commitment to fishability and seakeeping has defined every Contender built since.

Contender’s manufacturing remains in Homestead — rooted in the same South Florida fishing culture that inspired the company’s founding — and the brand’s loyal following among tournament anglers and serious offshore fishermen is among the most passionate in the boating industry. For the buyer who wants a fishing platform rather than a lifestyle statement, Contender remains the benchmark.

INTREPID POWERBOATS

Founded in Opa-Locka, Florida — Now Operating from Multiple Florida Locations Customizable Performance Boats Built in the Florida Tradition

Intrepid Powerboats was founded in 1983 with a single, clear purpose: to build the most customizable boats on the market. That philosophy — bespoke options, owner collaboration, and attention to individual specification — has served the brand extraordinarily well as it grew from its origins in Opa-Locka, Florida, into a nationally recognized manufacturer of premium center console boats.

Today, Intrepid operates a sales center in Dania, Florida — directly in the heart of the Fort Lauderdale marine corridor — with manufacturing facilities in Florida and North Carolina. Models range from the 30-foot Nomad through the 51 Panacea and the high-performance 477 Evolution, with quad Yamaha 425XTO outboards delivering top speeds over 60 mph. The 477’s fold-out hull side beach, swing-in dive door, cockpit sunshade, and integrated Seakeeper gyro stabilizer make it one of the most versatile and technologically sophisticated center console boats ever built. No two Intrepids are alike — a distinction that resonates deeply in the South Florida market, where boat ownership is a personal statement.

JUPITER MARINE

Palmetto, Florida Offshore Performance in the Gulf Stream Tradition

Jupiter Marine was founded by Carl Herndon — the former president of Bertram Yacht and founder of Blackfin Yacht Corporation — a man who possessed the rare combination of deep boatbuilding knowledge and an equally deep passion for offshore fishing in South Florida’s Gulf Stream. The company’s DNA is rooted in building boats capable of handling the rough conditions that Florida anglers encounter on the way to the billfish grounds, and that ethos runs through every vessel in the Jupiter lineup.

Current models range from 30 to 43 feet, combining serious fishability with genuine attention to guest comfort — a combination that reflects Herndon’s belief that the best fishing boats are also the best boats, full stop. For the South Florida sportfisherman who wants a vessel built by someone who truly understands these waters, Jupiter Marine is a name that commands respect.

The Infrastructure That Makes It All Possible

The marinas, brokerages, and builders described above do not operate in isolation. They exist within — and are sustained by — a broader ecosystem that is unique to South Florida: a Marine Industries Association (MIASF) that advocates for the industry at every level of government; a Foreign Trade Zone designation that makes Fort Lauderdale financially advantageous for foreign-flagged superyachts; a network of yacht crew staffing agencies, provisioners, marine electronics specialists, custom fabricators, riggers, and detailers that can service any vessel from a 25-foot center console to a 300-foot expedition superyacht; and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show — the greatest maritime marketplace in the world — that annually draws over 100,000 visitors and generates $1.8 billion for the local economy.

This is not an accident. It is the result of generations of investment, expertise, and passion from people who have chosen to build their professional lives around the water. And it is why, when the owners of the world’s finest yachts ask their captains where to go next, the answer — more often than anywhere else on earth — is Fort Lauderdale.

THE ESSENTIAL DIRECTORY

MARINAS — FORT LAUDERDALE TO MIAMI

Bahia Mar Yachting Center — 250 slips, vessels to 300 ft, Foreign Trade Zone, FLIBS home base | bahiamaryachtingcenter.com
Pier Sixty-Six Marina — 164 slips, vessels to 400 ft, Superyacht Village, 12 dining venues | pier66.com
Lauderdale Marine Center — Largest marine facility on East Coast, full-service shipyard | lauderdalemarine.com
Rybovich — World’s pre-eminent superyacht facility, 400-ft capacity, 2,500-ton dry dock | rybovich.com
Hall of Fame Marina — FLIBS venue, vessels to 170 ft, celebrated crew pool | suntexsuperyachts.com
Seahaven Superyacht Marina — Dania Beach, modern facility, vessels to 200 ft | seahavensuper.com
RMK Merrill-Stevens — Miami’s premier full-service superyacht shipyard | rmkmerrill-stevens.com
Miami Beach Marina — 400 slips, vessels to 250 ft, South Beach gateway | miamibeachmarina.com

YACHT BROKERAGES

Northrop & Johnson — Superyacht sales, charter & management, global HQ at LMC | northropandjohnson.com
Allied Marine — 75+ years, 45 brokers, exclusive Ferretti Group dealer | alliedmarine.com
Worth Avenue Yachts — Palm Beach & Fort Lauderdale, $150M+ FLIBS presence | worthavenueyachts.com
26 North Yachts — Fort Lauderdale, sells yachts 39% faster, new construction & charter | 26northyachts.com
Galati Yacht Sales — Bahia Mar location, Viking & Princess specialist | galatiyachts.com
Atlantic Yacht & Ship — Fort Lauderdale since 1959, Codecasa, Dominator & Falcon | atlanticyachtandship.com
RJC Yachts — 40 years, Christensen, Trinity, Hargrave superyacht specialist | rjcyachts.com
Gilman Yachts — Fort Lauderdale since 1968, discretion & deep expertise | gilmanyachts.com
HMY Yacht Sales — Bahia Mar & Ocean Reef, premier Viking dealer | hmyyachts.com
Flagler Yachts — Boutique South Florida sportfish, motor yacht & megayacht brokerage | flagleryachts.com

BOAT BUILDERS — SOUTH FLORIDA ROOTS

Bertram Yacht — Miami, est. 1947, the original Gulf Stream sportfishing legend | bertram.com
Broward Marine — Fort Lauderdale, est. 1948, the original American custom superyacht builder
Midnight Express Powerboats — Miami, est. 1996, custom high-performance center consoles 34–60 ft | midnightboats.com
Contender Boats — Homestead, est. 1984, the gold standard in offshore center console fishing | contenderboats.com
Intrepid Powerboats — Founded Opa-Locka FL, sales in Dania FL, fully custom center consoles 30–51 ft | intrepidpowerboats.com
Jupiter Marine — Gulf Stream tradition, 30–43 ft offshore performance | jupitermarine.com

South Florida Maritime Industry Report · Fort Lauderdale to Miami · 2026 Edition The Marinas, Brokerages & Builders That Power the World’s Greatest Yachting Capital