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A grand opening on March 27 showcased the new face of
mega yacht refitting on Florida’s east coast. FPY&S invited
several hundred people to a tented gala to introduce themselves
officially. Local business people, billionaire yacht owners
and public officials got a taste of the opulence to come at
the beautiful new home of their shipyard.
Where a dilapidated, abandoned office and trash-strewn
parking lot once stood, the beautifully renovated new office
and grounds displayed the style of FPY&S. No one could
mistake the care and detail given to the one-acre property,
which stands out among the deserted properties on either
side.
In a glimpse into Haack’s mindset, he even added a pergola
that shades an outdoor summer kitchen, Pilates workout area
and a putting green by the river. This area will serve to greet
owners, captains and offer recreation for the captains and
crews who bring in the mega yachts to the port for re-fitting,
renovation or repair.
On average, many of the ships will stay about a month, and
Haack is well aware of the tedium many of the crews experience
as they are docked in an unknown city. Not only does
the pergola serve as a respite from their duties but also gives
visitors time to stay friendly as they cook on the grill and
enjoy some recreational time.
Haack is equally accommodating to his billionaire owners
as he spends painstaking time going from their ships’ first
design to the final detail. His duties may also include recommending
the purchase of their mega yacht and guiding them
through the full process of its construction. Whether a boat
needs a complete mechanic overhaul, paint job or interior
The interior redesign completed
for his client, billionaire owner
John Rosatti, on the Double Down
has earned Haack a reputation for
perfection and quality.
CHRISTINA TASCON
Larry Lee Jr. gets in a little putting practice at the shipyard’s recreational
area set up for the captains and crews.
refit, he has the finest technicians to accomplish the task.
Because of Haack’s extensive experience in the yachting
industry, captaining several yachts for 20 years in his career
before transitioning to sales and project management, he
knows boats from bow to stern. The ship builders he has
worked for include Lürssen Yachts, Nobiskrug Shipyard and
Baglietto Shipyard. >>
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