Ward's Marine Electric in Fort Lauderdale, FL

At Ward's Marine Electric, we are a proud third-generation family-owned marine electrical services company serving Fort Lauderdale and the greater South Florida boating community for decades. Our commitment to excellence in marine electrical systems has made us a trusted partner for yacht owners, boat builders, marine engineers, and maritime professionals throughout the region and beyond. We specialize in comprehensive marine electrical services that encompass every aspect of your vessel's electrical needs. Our expert marine electricians provide professional installation and repair of communication and navigation systems, ensuring your boat's critical electronics operate flawlessly when you need them most. From radar and GPS systems to VHF radios and autopilot equipment, we have the expertise to keep your navigation electronics running at peak performance. Our marine audio and entertainment systems installation services transform your vessel into the ultimate floating entertainment experience. We design and install custom marine stereo systems, underwater lighting, and sophisticated entertainment centers that withstand the harsh marine environment while delivering exceptional performance. Whether you're looking for a simple stereo upgrade or a complete yacht entertainment system overhaul, our technicians bring years of experience to every project. As certified marine electricians and electronics specialists, we handle everything from basic electrical repairs to complex yacht rewiring projects. Our team is well-versed in all major marine electrical standards including ABYC, RINA, ABS, and Lloyd's classifications, ensuring your vessel meets both domestic and international safety requirements. We provide custom electrical panel manufacturing, switchboard design, and harness system fabrication tailored to your specific vessel requirements. Our mechanical and structural engineering services complement our electrical expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions for complex marine projects. We work closely with yacht designers, naval architects, and boat builders to develop integrated electrical systems that are both efficient and safe. Our engineering team ensures that every installation meets the highest safety standards while optimizing performance and reliability. We proudly offer professional yacht surveyor services, conducting thorough electrical surveys, corrosion assessments, fire investigations, and lightning damage evaluations. Our comprehensive survey reports are trusted by insurance companies, lending institutions, and vessel owners for pre-purchase inspections, insurance claims, and safety compliance verification. Our surveyors bring decades of marine industry experience to every inspection, providing detailed analysis and recommendations. Located at 617 SW 3rd Ave in Fort Lauderdale, we provide convenient dockside services to yacht owners and commercial vessels throughout South Florida's extensive waterway system. Our mobile service capabilities mean we can bring our expertise directly to your vessel, minimizing downtime and ensuring prompt service when you need it most. Our extensive marine electrical supply division stocks a comprehensive inventory of marine-grade electrical components including circuit breakers, marine wire and cable, terminals, battery equipment, transformers, lighting systems, shore power equipment, windlasses, and water heaters. We maintain relationships with leading marine electrical manufacturers to ensure we can source the highest quality components for any project. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety and superior workmanship. Every project we undertake prioritizes the safety of vessel occupants and protection of your marine investment. Our technicians undergo continuous training to stay current with evolving marine electrical technologies and safety standards. We understand that your vessel represents a significant investment, and downtime means lost opportunities on the water. That's why we're committed to providing prompt, reliable service backed by our family's three generations of marine electrical expertise. From routine maintenance to complex electrical system overhauls, we deliver solutions that keep your vessel operating safely and reliably for years to come.