Jim Smith Boats is a Stuart, Florida-based builder known for fully custom sportfishing yachts with a strong performance pedigree. Jim Smith built his first boat in 1956, laying the groundwork for a brand that would later influence the evolution of American sportfisher design. From the beginning, the focus has remained on lightweight construction, efficient hulls, and yachts built to be used offshore.

Each Jim Smith project begins from a clean sheet, allowing owners and captains to shape hull form, layout, and performance targets around how the yacht will actually be run. This owner-led approach extends through hydrodynamics, machinery selection, deck planning, and interior arrangement, ensuring every decision serves a practical purpose.

Construction is rooted in cold-molded wood techniques, a method the builder continues to emphasize as central to its identity. With builds typically ranging from 60’ to over 100’ (18.3m to 32m), Jim Smith Boats operates as a boutique yard for experienced owners seeking a highly tailored sportfishing yacht rather than a production platform.