The Fort Lauderdale site now operates as a broader service base
PORT 32 Fort Lauderdale combines an operational boatyard with an upgraded wet basin and dry storage for 240 vessels. The company is positioning the New River property as more than a marina, with repair and refit work available through several specialist businesses based on site.
For LYG owners, that matters because many 12-to-24-metre yachts need regular haul-outs, mechanical work, paint, electronics and seasonal preparation without requiring a large superyacht yard. Bringing those services together can reduce the need to move the yacht between multiple contractors and locations.
A 150-ton Travelift handles substantial private yachts
The boatyard uses a 150-metric-ton Marine Travelift and can haul vessels up to approximately 120 feet, while the wet basin can accommodate yachts up to 180 feet. The capacity is therefore well above the LYG size band, giving owners of smaller luxury yachts ample margin for haul-out and blocking operations.
PORT 32 also lists survey hauls, hull pressure washing, crane and forklift support and contractor access. Those facilities are relevant during pre-purchase surveys, annual maintenance and larger refit projects where several trades need access to the yacht at the same time.
On-site specialists cover a wide range of yacht systems
The Fort Lauderdale roster includes companies working on bottom paint, hull and topside refinishing, composites, engines, electronics, electrical systems, air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical equipment, detailing and other specialist services. That breadth allows several technical and cosmetic work packages to be coordinated during the same yard period.
For owner-operated yachts, coordinated access to those disciplines can simplify maintenance planning. Instead of arranging separate yard periods for electronics, machinery and cosmetic work, owners may be able to combine several jobs into one service window.
Brian Kelley takes over the marina and boatyard
PORT 32 has appointed Brian Kelley as general manager of the Fort Lauderdale marina and boatyard. The company says he brings more than 30 years of experience in marina, shipyard and yacht-service operations, with priorities including safety, reliability and communication.
Former Fort Lauderdale general manager Matt Domke is moving to PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens, which is due to open in December 2026. The management changes form part of a wider South Florida strategy as PORT 32 develops marina, storage and service capacity across several locations.
Official sources: boatingindustry.com; www.port32marinas.com.
