About
We are Tropic Machine Products, a premier marine machining and fabrication company serving the South Florida boating community for over 25 years. Located at 217 SW 29th Street in Fort Lauderdale, we have established ourselves as the region's most trusted one-stop shop for precision marine manufacturing services. Our commitment to excellence and unmatched turnaround times have made us the go-to choice for yacht owners, marine contractors, and boat builders throughout the Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach areas. With over 100 years of combined experience among our skilled craftsmen, we deliver the quality workmanship and reliability that marine professionals demand.
Our core specialties center on precision marine machining services, utilizing both CNC and manual mill and lathe operations to manufacture and repair critical vessel components. We excel in marine engine reconditioning, specializing in diesel engine parts that keep commercial and recreational vessels operating at peak performance. Our advanced CNC milling and turning capabilities allow us to produce complex marine hardware with exacting tolerances, while our manual machining services provide the flexibility needed for custom fabrication projects. Whether you need propeller shaft work, engine block reconditioning, or custom marine hardware manufacturing, our machining expertise ensures your vessel receives components built to withstand the demanding marine environment.
Beyond machining, we offer comprehensive marine welding and fabrication services that set us apart from typical machine shops. Our certified welders are proficient in TIG, MIG, and stick welding techniques, enabling us to work with various marine-grade metals and alloys. We specialize in fabricating custom marine structures, including fuel tanks, exhaust systems, brackets, and lifting equipment for yacht maintenance operations. Our fabrication capabilities extend to prototype development, allowing boat builders and marine engineers to test new designs before full production. We also provide shearing, bending, and forming services for sheet metal work, creating everything from custom deck hardware to complex hull modifications.
Strategically positioned in Fort Lauderdale's marine corridor, we serve one of the world's largest boating communities with convenient access to major marinas, boatyards, and marine service facilities. Our location provides easy accessibility for both local marine businesses and visiting vessels requiring emergency repairs or custom work. We understand the time-sensitive nature of marine operations, particularly for commercial vessels and charter boats where downtime directly impacts revenue. This understanding drives our commitment to providing the fastest turnaround times in the industry while maintaining our exacting quality standards.
Our facility houses the largest inventory of marine-grade metals and materials of any machine shop in South Florida, enabling us to begin most projects immediately without delays for material procurement. We maintain extensive stocks of stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, and other marine alloys in various sizes and configurations. Our shop features state-of-the-art equipment including advanced CNC machinery, precision measuring instruments, and specialized marine fabrication tools. This comprehensive equipment inventory, combined with our experienced team's knowledge, allows us to tackle projects that other shops cannot handle, from intricate engine component repairs to large-scale structural fabrication.
We take pride in our customer service philosophy of almost never saying "no" to a marine project. Our team approaches each job with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to perfection that has earned us long-term relationships with marine diesel shops, yacht builders, and vessel owners throughout South Florida. We understand that marine applications demand the highest quality standards, as component failures at sea can have serious consequences. This responsibility drives our dedication to superior craftsmanship and thorough quality control processes on every project that leaves our facility.
Contact us today at 954-779-7038 to discuss your marine machining and fabrication needs. We operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Saturday appointments available for urgent marine projects. Our experienced team is ready to provide the quick quotes, fast turnarounds, and exceptional quality that have made us South Florida's premier marine machine shop for over two decades.... Show more