The Story Behind DolFab
Built on a career that started in 1978, DolFab is Fort Lauderdale's premier metal fabrication shop — Lloyds, ABS & USCG certified, precision-driven, and trusted across marine, industrial, architectural, and custom projects.
Jim Doll — A Career Built on Precision
"Creatively solve the puzzle, and deliver end results that are extremely safe and reliable." Whether a component goes to sea, into a building, or under a vehicle — a failed weld is never an option. Jim has never forgotten that. Whether a component goes to sea, into a building, or under a vehicle — a failed weld is never an option. Jim has never forgotten that.
Today, Jim and his team at DolFab handle everything from custom T-tops and leaning posts for local fishing boats, to full engine room refits on 330-foot superyachts, to industrial structures, architectural panels, and one-off custom builds for any industry. The U.S. Navy, Trinity Yachts, and Merritt Marine trust DolFab — so does anyone who needs metal done right.
The shop at 6800 NW 15th Way in Fort Lauderdale is equipped with a Flow waterjet machine, an Adira 180-ton press brake, an Accurshear CNC shear, a pyramid rolling machine, and an in-house 3D scanner and printer — giving the team the tools to take on any fabrication challenge, from any industry.
Certifications & Capabilities
Lloyds, ABS & USCG Certified
MIG & TIG Welding
Hot Permit (Fuel Tanks)
Advanced Shop Equipment
Any Project, Any Industry
Marine flagship — from 17-foot center consoles to 330-foot superyachts. Also serving architectural, industrial, automotive, and any project that demands precision metalwork.
Clients & Partners
The most demanding operators — marine, commercial, and custom — trust DolFab with their most critical metalwork.
The DolFab Difference
Safety Is Non-Negotiable
A failed weld at sea is a life-safety issue. Every piece that leaves the shop is built to hold — structurally sound, properly certified, and tested.
Creative Problem Solving
Marine fabrication constantly throws puzzles at you — odd angles, dissimilar metals, tight clearances. Jim Doll has spent 40+ years finding solutions others can't.
Full In-House Capability
Waterjet cutting, press brake bending, CNC shearing, rolling, 3D scanning, and welding — all under one roof means faster turnaround and tighter quality control.
Trusted Across the Industry
From the U.S. Navy to private mega-yacht owners to industrial customers, DolFab's reputation is built on repeat business and referrals from the most demanding clients in any industry.
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether you need a single custom bracket or a complete hull refit, Jim and the DolFab team are ready to talk through your project.