Broward
about the shipyard
Broward Marine is a legendary American yacht brand that played a significant role in the development of the U.S. yacht industry. The shipyard specialized in custom-building semi-displacement and displacement motor superyachts made of steel and aluminum, ranging from 28 to 50 meters, and was renowned for its creative approach to meeting client needs.
Today, the company operates under the name Broward Shipyard and focuses exclusively on yacht refits and renovations.
Today, the company operates under the name Broward Shipyard and focuses exclusively on yacht refits and renovations.
Country
United States
Type of yachts
500GT yachts
Aluminum yachts
Custom luxury yachts
Displacement yachts
Luxury yachts
Modern luxury yachts
Motor yachts
Semi-custom yachts
Transatlantic range yachts
Yachts with bulbous bow
Length (m)
30-40
40-50
<30
Gross tonnage (GT)
<499
Hull material
Steel
Aluminium
History
The story of Broward Marine began in 1948 when Frank and Gertrude Denison purchased the Dooley's shipyard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. However, it was under the Broward Marine name, established in 1953, that the company gained prominence. That year, they launched their first yacht, M/Y STORMY III, designed by the renowned naval architect John Wells. This marked the beginning of Broward Marine's journey into the superyacht industry.
Throughout its history, the shipyard has undergone several ownership changes and struggled significantly during the 2008-2010 economic crisis, leading to a halt in yacht construction and a shift to focusing solely on yacht refits and renovations.
Today, Broward's fleet comprises over 300 hulls.
Throughout its history, the shipyard has undergone several ownership changes and struggled significantly during the 2008-2010 economic crisis, leading to a halt in yacht construction and a shift to focusing solely on yacht refits and renovations.
Today, Broward's fleet comprises over 300 hulls.
Facilities
Broward Marine remains based in Fort Lauderdale, a premier yachting hub in the United States.
Throughout its history, the shipyard has collaborated with many renowned designers and architects, including Evan K. Marshall, Vripak, and D. Starkey, on its projects.
Throughout its history, the shipyard has collaborated with many renowned designers and architects, including Evan K. Marshall, Vripak, and D. Starkey, on its projects.
Range
Every yacht built at Broward Marine's shipyard is unique, embodying the company’s commitment to its motto, "Demand the Best."
Although yacht production has ceased, several models remain highly sought after on the secondary market, including the Broward 92’, Broward 108’, and Broward 120’. These yachts can still be upgraded at the shipyard’s facilities.
Although yacht production has ceased, several models remain highly sought after on the secondary market, including the Broward 92’, Broward 108’, and Broward 120’. These yachts can still be upgraded at the shipyard’s facilities.
