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.
Credentials
Certifications & Capabilities
DolFab holds the certifications required to work on the most demanding commercial and naval vessels.
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.
Trusted By
Clients & Partners
The most demanding operators — marine, commercial, and custom — trust DolFab with their most critical metalwork.
Why DolFab
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?
Tell Us About 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.
We typically respond within 24 hours.