Marine Fabrication Insights
Expert guidance on Lloyds, ABS & USCG certified welding, aluminum and steel fabrication, and what South Florida's yacht industry expects from a custom shop.
Architectural Metal Fabrication — Beyond the Dock
Marine fabrication skills transfer directly to architectural metalwork — and the certifications architects and developers need are the same ones DolFab holds for classified vessel work. Here's what that means for your next project.

Marine-Grade Stainless Steel vs. Commercial Grade: What Is the Difference?
316 vs. 304 stainless steel in marine environments — the real technical differences, what molybdenum does, how salt water exposure changes everything, and what code compliance actually requires.

12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Marine Fabricator
The 12 questions every yacht owner, captain, and project manager should ask before hiring a marine fabricator — certifications, qualifications, lead times, documentation, and more.

What Certifications Do Superyacht Railings Need?
Lloyds, ABS & USCG — what each marine certification means for superyacht railings, what it requires in practice, and how to verify your fabricator actually holds what they claim.
FLIBS 2026: The Marine Fabrication Services That Keep Superyachts Show-Ready
From custom stainless railings to fuel tank replacement, Fort Lauderdale marine fabrication shops keep superyachts show-ready for FLIBS. DolFab breaks down the services that matter most for boat show season.

Stainless Steel Brightwork Maintenance: A Captain's Seasonal Checklist
A practical quarterly maintenance checklist for yacht captains and crew managing stainless steel brightwork in South Florida's saltwater environment — from Q1 post-season inspection through Q4 replacement decisions.

5 Marine Applications Where Waterjet Cutting Beats Traditional Methods
DolFab's Flow waterjet cuts marine aluminum, thick stainless, composites, and non-ferrous metals with zero heat distortion. Here are 5 specific applications where waterjet outperforms plasma and traditional cutting methods for marine work.

Yacht Stainless Steel Brightwork: Restoration, Fabrication & What to Expect
Everything yacht owners and captains need to know about stainless steel brightwork — restoration vs replacement, custom fabrication for mega-yachts, finishing options, and maintenance. DolFab has 40+ years of marine fabrication experience in Fort Lauderdale.
