Huckins Yacht Service, Jacksonville Yard
30° 16′ 28.2288″ N, 81° 43’8.148″ W
3482 Lakeshore Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 389-1125
Huckins Yacht Service
Located on the Ortega River along the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, Huckins Yacht Service delivers exceptional yacht care for vessels of all sizes. This waterfront location is also home to Huckins Yachts, now a part of the Bristol Marine family. Together, we honor nearly a century of Huckins’ craftsmanship while continuing to elevate the innovation and quality that define the brand.
Whether you’re restoring a classic yacht or commissioning a custom build, our expanded partnership connects Huckins owners and owners of all makes and models with a wider, more diverse network of expert yards up and down the East Coast.
HUCKINS YACHT SERVICES
OUR SKILLED TRADES
HUCKINS YACHT FEATURES
Combining Huckins’ heritage with the high standards of Bristol Marine, the Jacksonville Yard offers yacht-building expertise and exceptional levels of service.
- Quality service: Our team specializes in refits and restorations for all brands and vessel types, backed by deep expertise across every trade — including paint, carpentry, mechanical, and full yard services. We also offer survey hauls and brokerage support.
- Waterfront facility: Located inshore on the Ortega River — an excellent natural hurricane hole — our yard operates as a living museum, home to original Huckins drawings and historic records.
- Slips: We offer more than 20 floating slips, 13 undercover slips, and secure outside hurricane storage.
- Hauling capacity: Our haul-out equipment includes a 35-ton and 77-ton travel lift, accommodating vessels up to a 21’ beam. Maximum mast clearance is 44’ at low tide to safely pass under the fixed bridge.
- Project and Storage Space: Inside our main building, 11 dedicated service bays provide ample space for major restorations, long-term projects, and comprehensive service work.
- Large paint booth: Our 36’ high, dust-free, filtered paint booth supports expert finishes using Awlgrip, Alexseal, and all other two-part polyurethane systems.
- Convenient Location: Just 25 minutes from the airport, the yard is also within walking distance of West Marine, Publix, and numerous nearby restaurants—making extended stays and project oversight easy and enjoyable.
Brooks Busey
General Manager
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Brooks grew up on the Ortega River and built his career around the working waterfront. After graduating from Stetson University with a business degree, he trained under marina owner Bronson Lamb and went on to manage and later own Sadler Point Marina. His decades of hands-on experience in marina operations and service made him a strong fit to lead Huckins Yacht Service into its next chapter.
Outside the yard, Brooks and his wife, Jennie, spend their time on their 34-acre hobby farm where they raise cattle and a lively group of dogs, including five trained squirrel-hunting feists. He is also an avid woodworker who builds cedar-strip canoes, paddleboards, and hand-carved spoons.
For Brooks, joining Bristol Marine and Huckins feels like a return to his roots. He grew up around the yard and has known the Purcell family for years, which fuels his commitment to honoring its history while driving it forward. “This place has so much promise,” Brooks says. “It is rewarding to be part of something that values craftsmanship, history, and people.”
Email BrooksThe Huckins Yacht Service Team
With Florida natives, life-long mariners and experts in their field, the Huckins’ Yacht Service team brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Bristol Marine family.
Sarah Gielow
Brokerage & Marketing
Since 2015
David Harkness
Mechanical Foreman
Since 2020
David Horsley
Carpentry Foreman
Since 2025
Joseph Urot
Electrical Foreman
Since 2023
Zachary Rusmisel
Dock Foreman
Since 2022
PJ Rogers
Paint Foreman
Since 1994
Tad Norris
Service Manager
Since 2021
Toney Brown
Purchasing Manager
Since 2012
Kim Bubb
Service Assistant
Since 2023
Vicky Anderson
Accounts Payable & HR
Since 2022
History
Huckins Yachts has a storied history dating back to 1928, when founder Frank Pembroke Huckins introduced the innovative Quadraconic® hull, one of the first true planing hull designs. His vision for craftsmanship and performance — along with Huckins’ significant contributions in World War II, including building PT boats for the U.S. Navy — set a benchmark for a company that continues to produce one-of-a-kind yachts blending timeless elegance with advanced technology. Learn more about the history of Huckins here.
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