In Rehab: The Shop Marine Services
By John Brownlee Heath Daughtry spent many years working at Yellowfin Yachts in Sarasota, Florida. He initially oversaw the small boat division at Yellowfin, supervising the construction of all models between 17 and 26 feet, and he later became the VP of Sales for the entire company. When he left Yellowfin in 2024, he put […]
In Rehab: 1978 Mako 25, Knot Worried
By John Brownlee Capt. Jim Sarno of Stuart, Florida, wears many hats. He captains 100-foot-plus yachts for several of his wealthy clients, he builds boats, and he has a contracting firm that repairs and refurbishes boats of all sizes. He was trained by the late Bill Knowles of Knowles Boat Company, so he learned the […]
In Rehab: 1996 Action Craft 1880 SE Stu Apte Edition
By John Brownlee Life in the Bahamas can be hard on a boat. Such is the case with this rehab project, a 1996 Action Craft that saw extensive use at the Walkers Cay Resort, taking the owners and their guests fishing for bonefish, permit and tarpon with Capt. Gerald Rolle. When Walkers closed in 2004, […]