Lauderdale Marine Center
A world-class facility in South Florida

Lauderdale Marine Center (LMC), situated three and a half miles west of the Intercoastal Water way on the South Fork of the New River in Ft. Lauderdale, has continued to expand to create a world-class facility for yachts of all sizes. The property on which Lauderdale Marine Center is located has been a shipyard and marina since the 1930s. LMC's current owners purchased what was once called Lauderdale Yacht Basin in 1997 and began an extensive restoration project. The entire marina was rebuilt including new offices and boat sheds as well as a captain's lounge and other amenities for visiting boaters. LMC recently completed an expansion into the adjacent property, the former Broward Marine yard, where during World War II mine sweepers were built and later the famous Broward yachts. This 50-acre facility now includes 19 covered slips on land, 13-covered wet slips, over 150 slips in the marina, and super-yacht dockage up to 180 feet. They have three travel lifts with a maximum capacity of 330 tons for haul outs and launches.

LMC is known for its expansive repair facilities and its unique ser vice/repair model. While most yacht repair facilities employ a large crew to provide a variety of repair ser vices, the LMC business model is quite different. At LMC they will haul your boat, pressure-wash the bottom, and provide additional related services - however all other work is performed by independent contractors. This allows the owner and captain to compare quotes and select the best craftsman at the most competitive price. While many of these companies are located on site, the owner has the option to bring in any licensed and insured vendor from outside the property, and there is never a mark up to you or the vendor. John Terrill, Dockmaster at Lauderdale Marine Center, commented that each customer has different needs, "many of our customers find the marina to be the perfect location to relax and enjoy many of the amenities such as a well-appointed Captain's lounge. Other customers have a work list that must be completed in a timely manner. They appreciate the ability to work on the boat themselves or employ the finest of craftsman - it's their choice."

LMC boasts a "Clean Marina" designation from the state of Florida and is located in one of the best hurricane holes. The Clean Marina program requires strict adherence to environ- mental standards. Yacht owners and crew frequently comment on the cleanliness of the marina and shipyard. With the superior breakfront for westerly winds, and a natural and man-made high barrier to the west, you can store your boat with peace of mind.

Always keeping the yacht owners in mind, they never have hidden charges or unwelcome surprises. In this difficult economic environment, managing the quality and costs of a yacht refit has never been more important. Owners and captains appreciate Lauderdale Marine Center's consistent ability to stay on schedule and within budget.

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