Refits in Miami

RMK Merrill-Stevens runs two yards on the Miami River. This page covers lift sizes, trades on site, office hours and the river bridges.

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Yards

Refit yards on the Miami River

RMK Merrill-Stevens states that it is Florida's first shipyard, in business since 1885.

Yard	Where	Haul-out and size	Notes
RMK Merrill-Stevens North Yard (Superyacht Center)	1270 NW 11th Street, Miami FL 33125, west of the 12th Avenue Bridge	2,700 LT Pearlson Ship-lift. Repair facility for vessels up to 73 m (240 ft). Platform 200 ft by 60 ft, transfer by rail	420 linear ft of seawall dockage with water and fire connections. Shore power 480VAC 100 amp and 200 amp 3 phase, 208VAC 100 amp 3 phase, 240VAC 100 amp single phase
RMK Merrill-Stevens South Yard	881 NW 13th Ave, Miami FL 33125	Yachts from 30 ft to 130 ft. 100 ton hydraulic travel lift, haul-out slip 77 ft by 24 ft	Two covered slips: 234 ft by 36 ft with 9 ft depth at low tide, and 280 ft by 46 ft with 7 ft depth at low tide. Maximum air draft 52 ft at low tide

The yard describes the North Yard ship-lift as the largest in South Florida.

On site

Hours, security and access

OfficeMonday to Friday, 7:00 to 15:30. The office is closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Email info@rmkmerrill-stevens.com.

South Yard24-hour security with sign-in at the security station. For storage rates, call (305) 324-5211.

Getting thereThe North Yard is close to Miami International Airport. Brightline and Tri-Rail are 1.9 miles away.

River bridgesBridges on the Miami River open on signal. From S.W. First Street to N.W. 27th Avenue, they need not open 7:35 to 8:59 and 16:45 to 17:59, Monday to Friday except Federal holidays. Miami Avenue and S.W. Second Avenue need not open 7:35 to 8:59, 12:05 to 12:59 and 16:35 to 17:59. Public vessels, tugs and vessels where delay would endanger life or property pass at any time (33 CFR 117.305).

Trades

Trades on site

From the yard's services pages.

Mechanical

Mechanical and drive line work, marine stabilizers and hydraulics.

Electrical

Electrical and electronics, air conditioning and refrigeration.

Paint

Marine painting and refinishing, and anti-fouling paint works.

Fabrication

Certified welders and fabricators, and exhaust fabrication and repair.

Class and flag

Consultants for Class and Flag, and fire appliance and LSA servicing.

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