About High Seas
High Seas Yacht Service is a highly specialized company dedicated to precision engine, strut and shaft alignments for the elimination of running gear vibration. For thirty years High Seas has serviced marine propulsion systems in South Florida. We use state-of-the-art optical scope technology, laser and reflective optic technology for precision alignments from strut to engine. We perform deck targeting on larger, flexible yachts.
Straight Line Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is a full service machine shop dedicated to shaft, strut and rudder straightening for precision alignments and the elimination of running gear vibration. Straight Line Marine can straighten shafts up to 6 inches in diameter and perform shaft weld-overs (cladding). We are ABS Certified for Aquamet Stainless Steel Shaft Cladding – the only machine shop in the state of Florida! We also perform ABS shaft crack testing and straightening.
We are located on-site at Lauderdale Marine Center or we can service boats in open yards from West Palm Beach to Miami.
Marine propulsion repair and service including:
- Deck targeting – using laser and survey equipment to properly align a boat when it is hauled
- Propulsion system alignment using specialized optical aligning equipment
- Mechanical alignment of engines.
- Straightening and repair of shafts up to 6″ in diameter (Straight Line)
- Straightening and repair of struts and rudders (Straight Line)
- Removal and replacement of propellers that are serviced by a third party partner
- Replacement of cutless bearings – a common wear item.
- Marine fabrication of propulsion parts