June 29, 2026
·DolFab Team
Stainless Steel Maintenance: A Complete Guide for Marine Fabrication
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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.
June 20, 2026
·DolFab Team
Marine Fabrication SOW Best Practices: What Makes a Scope That Holds
A vague scope of work is the most expensive piece of paper you will sign in marine fabrication. This guide covers what separates a professional SOW from one that leaves you holding the tab for hidden damage, unqualified contractors, and 30% cost overruns.
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June 17, 2026
·DolFab
Marine vs. Commercial Grade Welding — What’s Actually Different
Marine grade is an unregulated marketing term. Here’s what actually separates professional marine fabrication from a bill of goods — certifications, alloy specs, and the questions that separate qualified fabricators from the rest.
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June 12, 2026
·DolFab
What Lloyd's Certification Actually Means for Yacht Owners
Lloyd's Register certification isn't just a badge — it affects your insurance premiums, class survey outcomes, and the yard you can work with. Here's what every yacht owner, captain, and management company needs to know.
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June 4, 2026
·DolFab
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.
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May 28, 2026
·Jim Doll
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.
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May 28, 2026
·Jim Doll
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.
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May 28, 2026
·Jim Doll
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.
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May 25, 2026
·DolFab Team
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.
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