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Broward Marine, commonly known as Broward Yachts, is one of the most important names in American custom-yacht history. Founded in Fort Lauderdale in 1948 by Frank and Gertrude Denison, the shipyard launched more than 300 yachts ranging from approximately 60 to 165 feet. Broward became best known for custom and semi-custom aluminum motor yachts, particularly raised-pilothouse, cockpit-motor-yacht and tri-deck designs with spacious interiors, shallow drafts and layouts created for professional crew. Earlier Browards were constructed of wood, but aluminum became the yard’s signature material by the mid-1970s. Broward no longer builds new yachts, so today’s market consists primarily of pre-owned yachts, refitted classics and vessels operating in private or charter service.
During its peak production years, Broward occupied a distinctive position between completely bespoke American shipyards and higher-volume production-yacht builders. In market terms, the brand competed with builders such as Burger, Trinity, Christensen, Westport, Hargrave and larger Hatteras models, but differentiated itself through comparatively high-volume, semi-custom aluminum construction and extensive owner involvement in interior arrangements and finishes. Some of the most recognizable Browards are the 100- to 110-foot raised-pilothouse yachts, Broward 103, Broward 110 and 120-foot megayacht or tri-deck designs. Current brokerage platforms identify the Raised Pilothouse, 103, 120 Megayacht, 30.5-meter and 33-meter yachts among the most familiar model descriptions, while notable individual builds include the 125-foot Quantum, 111-foot Margate and 156-foot Inspiration.
Because Broward is no longer producing new yachts, it has not generated the recent model-award activity associated with active superyacht shipyards. Its modern recognition instead comes from the longevity and refit potential of the existing fleet. The 1987 Broward La Vida, for example, emerged from an extensive refit in January 2026, while the 126-foot Le Montrachet changed hands in a documented 2025 brokerage sale. Broward owners generally use their yachts for professionally crewed family vacations, extended coastal cruising, Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries, charter programs, entertaining, diving and watersports. Current charter-market data continues to show a substantial number of Browards available, demonstrating the appeal of their generous accommodations, broad exterior decks and ability to be modernized for contemporary ownership.
Working with a Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales yacht broker is especially important when purchasing a Broward because every yacht has a different construction history, machinery package, layout and refit record. A JBYS broker can conduct a national or international search, compare asking prices, investigate charter and ownership histories, review maintenance documentation and coordinate specialized aluminum-hull, mechanical, electrical and systems surveys. The broker can also help evaluate stabilizers, generators, fuel tanks, paint, interior renovations and future refit requirements before negotiating the purchase and coordinating financing, insurance, documentation and delivery. With more than 50 years of company heritage, over 1,050 years of combined team experience and nine offices in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Florida, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales can help buyers distinguish a properly maintained Broward from one requiring substantial deferred-maintenance investment.
Broward Yachts, historically known as Broward Marine, is an American custom-yacht brand best known for large luxury motor yachts and superyachts. Founded in South Florida in 1948, the company produced custom and semi-custom yachts ranging from approximately 60 to 165 feet. Broward launched more than 300 yachts during its primary production years, creating one of the largest fleets associated with an American custom builder.
Frank and Gertrude Denison founded Broward Marine in 1948. While visiting Fort Lauderdale on their honeymoon, the couple purchased Dooley’s Dry Dock, a former defense contractor that had built military vessels during World War II. They renamed the facility Broward Marine and initially operated it as a service and repair yard before expanding into custom yacht construction.
Broward Yachts were built primarily in South Florida and Michigan. The original Broward Marine facility was located on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. Broward later opened a second production yard in Saugatuck, Michigan, in 1977, providing the company with a strong connection to the Great Lakes. After an ownership change around 2000, yacht-construction operations were moved to Dania Beach, Florida.
Broward Shipyard remains active in Dania Beach, Florida, although its most visible current work centers on yacht refit, repair, maintenance and dockage. The shipyard says more than 100 sailing and motor yachts visit its facility annually for services ranging from routine repairs to complete conversions and repaints. Broward’s website also describes custom yacht design and construction capabilities for vessels between approximately 60 and 165 feet, but the present brokerage market is dominated by pre-owned Broward yachts rather than recently launched production models. Prospective new-build clients should verify current construction slots and recent deliveries directly with the shipyard.
Broward built custom and semi-custom motor yachts generally ranging from 60 to 165 feet. Its fleet includes raised-pilothouse yachts, cockpit motor yachts, raised-bridge designs, tri-deck superyachts, flybridge motor yachts and a smaller number of sportfishing yachts. Many Browards were designed with spacious salons, multiple guest staterooms, separate crew accommodations, large flybridges and shallow drafts suited to Florida, the Bahamas and other coastal cruising areas.
Broward is best known for aluminum yacht construction, although the company’s earliest yachts were built of laminated wood and some later projects used steel. Broward transitioned increasingly toward aluminum during the 1970s, making lightweight metal construction one of the brand’s defining characteristics. Aluminum allowed the yard to create custom lengths, wide beams, shallow drafts and highly individualized layouts without relying exclusively on fixed production molds.
The Broward Raised Pilothouse is the brand’s most recognizable yacht type, particularly in lengths between approximately 100 and 120 feet. Frequently searched model descriptions include the Broward 103, 110, 112 Cockpit Raised Pilothouse, 120 Megayacht, 30.5-meter and 33-meter models. Because Broward yachts were often customized, extended or refitted, model names are not always used consistently; buyers should compare the yacht’s actual length, beam, build number, layout and refit history rather than relying only on its advertised model designation.
Broward historically occupied a position between a completely bespoke custom shipyard and a higher-volume luxury-yacht builder. Buyers may compare pre-owned Browards with yachts from Burger, Westport, Trinity, Christensen, Hargrave and larger Hatteras models. Broward’s principal distinctions are its aluminum construction, extensive owner customization, relatively large production fleet and spacious layouts. This is a market-positioning assessment based on Broward’s construction methods, sizes and semi-custom approach rather than a manufacturer comparison claim.
A properly maintained Broward can be a high-quality, capable and comfortable motor yacht, but every pre-owned yacht must be evaluated individually. Numerous Browards built during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s remain active in private ownership, charter and brokerage markets. Recent transactions involving yachts such as My Lady Alaska, Sovereign Lady and Crown Jewel demonstrate continued demand for well-maintained examples. However, value depends heavily on aluminum-hull condition, machinery maintenance, paint history, electrical systems and the quality of previous refits.
Broward’s recent recognition has focused more on its historical importance than on awards for newly introduced yacht models. In 2021, the Denison family received History Fort Lauderdale’s History Makers Pioneer Family Award for its influence on the growth of Fort Lauderdale’s marine and yachting industry. This was a heritage award recognizing the family behind Broward Marine rather than a model-specific design award. The continuing sale, charter and refit of decades-old Browards also reflects the brand’s enduring position in the American yacht market.
Broward owners use their yachts for private family cruising, entertaining, charter, diving, fishing, watersports and extended travel. Their large salons, multiple staterooms, flybridges, crew accommodations and tender-storage areas make them especially suitable for professionally crewed vacations through Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean and the East Coast. More than 35 Browards are represented in the current international charter market, including yachts configured with guest suites, water toys, diving gear and outdoor dining areas.
Yes, a Broward can be suitable for Great Lakes cruising when its size, equipment and seasonal requirements are carefully considered. Broward’s former Saugatuck, Michigan, production yard gives the brand a meaningful Great Lakes heritage. These yachts can provide the accommodations, storage and weather protection needed for travel between major ports, extended summer cruising and large-scale entertaining. A Great Lakes buyer should evaluate bridge clearance, draft, marina dimensions, fuel availability, professional crew requirements, winterization and access to heated storage or a suitable seasonal relocation plan. Large Browards may also require specialized yards capable of hauling and servicing aluminum yachts.
Used Broward pricing varies dramatically according to size, year, condition, machinery and refit history. As a July 2026 market snapshot, Browards advertised on YachtWorld ranged from approximately $99,000 to $3.9 million. Another brokerage inventory of 102- to 133-foot Browards showed asking prices from approximately $329,000 to $4.2 million. These figures are advertised prices—not completed sale prices—and a lower purchase price can be offset by substantial paint, mechanical, electrical, interior or structural work.
A used Broward should receive a comprehensive aluminum-hull survey, machinery inspection, haul-out evaluation and sea trial. The survey team should inspect the hull plating, welds, fairing, coatings, galvanic-corrosion protection, bonding system, through-hulls, fuel and water tanks, shafts, propellers, rudders and stabilizers. Engines, transmissions, generators, hydraulics, air conditioning, electrical systems and navigation equipment should also be tested. Buyers should review paint and refit records, charter history, crew logs, oil-analysis reports and documentation for any hull extension or structural modification. Because Broward Shipyard itself handles conversions, complete repaints, refits and repairs, obtaining detailed records of where and how previous work was completed can materially affect the purchase decision.
A Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales yacht broker can represent a buyer throughout the search, inspection, negotiation and closing process for a pre-owned Broward. The broker can locate yachts nationally or internationally, compare custom layouts, review maintenance and refit records and help assemble qualified aluminum-hull surveyors, engine specialists, maritime attorneys, insurance professionals and yacht-management experts. JBYS has offices in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Florida, giving its team knowledge of both Great Lakes and South Florida yacht ownership. Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales also displays centrally listed Browards, including a 2002 Broward 120 offered through another brokerage, demonstrating that a JBYS broker can assist a client even when another firm controls the central listing.
