Michigan Built Broward?

[Freeebird]

I never knew that any of them were built outside SFL until I ran across a listing for one this morning.

I know that won’t change the issues of aluminum in salt, but was the build quality better on those?

One would think so, but I’m just wondering.

 

[drburke]

Apparently Broward was a MI company until 2000.

http://shipbuildinghistory.com/shipyards/yachtlarge/broward.htm

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Yep there was a yard in Saugatuck for years, loved cruising down there to see the big boats!

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Ditto. Still love to cruise up the Kalamazoo River. Pretty ride.

 

[drburke]

For the record, the Great Lakes have sourced much innovation to the marine industry, from Chris Craft to the ubiquitous travel lift.
https://www.allatsea.net/marine-travelift-the-fascinating-story-behind-the-name/