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New cupronickel parts for 90′ Burger yacht Escapist
Dolfab Metal Fabricators created new raw water intakes for 90' Burger yacht Escapist. The old raw water intakes had become very corroded and damaged, as you can see in the picture below. Raw water intakes pull water in to cool the engine, and if perforations are present in the piping…
New Cupronickel raw water intakes for 90's Burger yacht
Dolfab Metal Fabricators created new Cupronickel raw water intakes for 90's Burger yacht 90' Burger Yacht "Escapist" was certainly in need of a yacht refit. The existing raw water intakes aboard this vessel had become extremely corroded to the point of failure, as you can see in the images. Dolfab…
Basic boat maintenance for unclassified boats
How to perform basic boat maintenance and repair on unclassified boats There are a lot of different types of boats in use today. Boats are generally classified by size and purpose. Most people recognize large commercial barges and trawlers as well as Yachts. Those that are harder to recognize are…
Hurricane Preparedness
It has been a busy hurricane season in the United States. We're all still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, and now here in Florida we're getting ready for Hurricane Irma. There are many resources for preparation checklists and information. Below is a quick rundown of some of the…
164' Delta marine M/V Helios 3 gets new marine exhaust shrouds
Dolfab Metal Fabricators and Metcalf Marine Exhaust recently collaborated on 164' Delta marine M/V Helios 3 to conduct much needed repairs to the exhaust system. [caption id="attachment_5749" align="alignleft" width="350"] Before[/caption] It was discovered the Helios 3 was suffering from leaks in the exhaust system. The exhaust system on a super…
Holding Class in the American yachting industry
Holding Class - what does this mean for the American yachting industry? Dolfab Metal Fabricators, part of Doll Marine, recently performed repair work aboard custom charter yacht Kipany, a Class charter boat. Jim explains what it means to hold "Class" and what it means for the yacht owner and for…
OSHA: Ensuring a healthy work environment for happy employees
Dolfab Metal Fabricators is OSHA Authorized to ensure worker's safety Every conscientious employer believes that safety in the workplace should come first and that every employee is entitled to a safe and healthy work environment. Truly progressive and forward-thinking businesses believe in rendering a healthy work environment where their…
Yacht repair highlight: New transmission mounts for Troy
Superyacht Repair highlight: 90' Maiora S/Y Troy is getting new transmission mounts courtesy of Dolfab, Inc. In this video, Jim Doll explains the importance of a properly aligned transmission in superyacht applications. Troy's transmission was misaligned after a series of events, and the shafts snapped. Listen to how it all…
Waterjet custom metal window frames
We recently posted about some waterjet custom metal window frames that we at Dolfab were working on. We showed you the pieces, the custom table, and the waterjet. But what was the thought process that went on behind the fabrication of these windows? What did we do different to improve…
Project highlight: 55' Cheoy Lee Maraya's new custom metal window frames
55' Cheoy Lee sailboat Maraya is getting some new custom metal window frames by Dolfab Metal Fabricators Creating custom metal window frames for a 55' sailboat is a great testament to the ingenuity of the Dolfab team, and it gives us a chance to show you some of our…
Dolfab is Certified Partner at Lauderdale Marine Center
We're very proud to announce that Dolfab has been designated as one of Lauderdale Marine Center's Certified Partners. This change comes under Lauderdale Marine Center's new management, and is a testament to their dedication to the highest marine quality standards. [caption id="attachment_5772" align="alignleft" width="243"] Lauderdale Marine Center[/caption] Lauderdale Marine…
75' Burger Yacht Diane hull refit
75’ Burger Yacht Diane was in Fort Lauderdale undergoing a yacht hull refit by Dolfab Metal Fabrication to replace corroded areas. In order to repair the damage to the hull, it was necessary to not just repair, but actually replace sections of the yacht's structure. To accomplish this hull…
Welding Techniques - Part 2 of 2
In our last article, Welding Techniques - Part 1 of 2, we discussed two types of welding: Stick and MIG. These are two of the four most popular welding techniques used today. As promised, here in Welding Techniques - Part 2 of 2 we will talk about the other two…
Welding Techniques - Part 1 of 2
Let’s talk technique! Here at Dolfab we pride ourselves on our workmanship and skill. We take on jobs that other companies may turn away. We can do this because we provide a broad range of welding services. From a polished stainless steel handrail to replacing an aluminum hull side in…
Are you in love with your yacht? When a yacht refit makes sense and how to choose a refitter
Yacht owners: If you’ve owned your yacht for any length of time you may find yourself at a crossroads of whether or not it’s time to start shopping for a new yacht or make necessary repairs to your existing vessel. It’s likely you have been on many memorable trips with…
AJAO Hull Restoration: Yacht Refitting
DolFab Metal Fabricators recently completed extensive repairs on the hull of Ajao, a beautiful 80’ Baglietto yacht. Ajao suffered from major corrosion to its hull due to an issue with the external exhaust system. The yacht almost sank due to this corrosion and demanded an array of extensive refinements. …
Detaclad: Innovative Method that Offers High Sheer Strength & Quality
Welding is a common process which is used in a number of different industries such as chemicals, refining, engineering, metals, and mining. Earlier, conventional methods were used to join or fuse together two metals, however, now we have access to the latest technological advancements including tools and techniques that…
Coast Guard Certification on Marine Metal Fabrication
When hiring a welder for your vessel, make sure you are dealing with the US Coast Guard… the USCG has specific requirements that have to be met in order to be USCG Certified. There are a series of tests that include different types of welding and may consist of welding…
Dolfab Metal Fabricators experts in custom metal services
Dolfab Metal Fabricators, part of Doll Marine, is a leader in marine metal fabrication, custom metal services, and yacht refitting based out of Pompano Beach, FL and servicing all of Fort Lauderdale, all of Broward county, and parts of Miami-Dade and West Palm Beach county as well. Dolfab’s founder and…