Garlington
Uncompromising offshore sportfish engineered for heavy seas.
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Garlington Yachts was born in the early 1980s when Richard Garlington, dissatisfied with the boats available at the time, set out to create his own. He enlisted his close friend Dan McCarthy, a respected U.S. Navy submarine designer, to engineer a soft-riding hull that could run confidently in heavy seas while maintaining comfort and tractability. From the start, Garlington built sharp, elegant boats with no compromise—designed to perform offshore and excel at sportfishing. Since the Landeweer family acquired the company, they have carried forward this tradition of craftsmanship and innovation, producing beautifully built sportfishing yachts that reflect precision, pride, and lasting quality. Today, Garlington remains a symbol of heritage and performance. At MacGregor Yachts, we are proud to represent these iconic vessels and guide clients in acquiring or positioning a Garlington sportfish.
The Science of Submarine-Engineered Sea-Keeping
Garlington Yachts traces its lineage to the early 1980s, when founder Richard Garlington set out to revolutionize the sportfishing market. Seeking an offshore vessel that offered superior rough-water tracking without sacrificing speed or fuel economy, Garlington partnered with Dan McCarthy—a seasoned U.S. Navy submarine designer. Together, they developed a distinctive hull bottom utilizing principles of advanced fluid dynamics, giving rise to the famous Garlington 61, a vessel widely regarded as a watershed moment in custom sportfish design.
Built utilizing composite sandwich construction, high-tensile resins, and structural core materials, Garlington hulls are exceptionally light, rigid, and quiet in heavy seas. The bow entry cuts smoothly through tight head seas, while the hull's balance and running trim ensure effortless handling, tracking, and control when running downsea in treacherous inlets.
Under the stewardship and management of the Landeweer family, Garlington Landeweer has preserved this legendary foundation while integrating state-of-the-art propulsion, modern electrical architecture, and refined hand-crafted interiors. From agile 44' express models to magnificent 61' and 70' custom convertibles, Garlington Yachts continues to build world-class sportfishing yachts celebrated across Florida, the Bahamas, and global big-game tournament destinations.
Proven Representation with MacGregor Yachts
MacGregor Yachts brings decades of direct principal familiarity and brokerage experience to the Garlington brand. Operating from our Florida headquarters near Stuart, our team has sold, surveyed, and evaluated numerous Garlington hulls across all generations. We possess an intimate technical understanding of Garlington core laminates, engine room layouts, and resale value drivers.
Whether you are seeking a pre-owned Garlington 61 for sale or positioning your custom vessel for strategic market placement, MacGregor Yachts provides direct principal guidance, precise technical valuation, and global brokerage exposure.
Hull Design & Performance Pillars
Submarine-Inspired Hydrodynamics: Engineered by U.S. Navy designer Dan McCarthy, the hull geometry delivers remarkable direction stability and tracking in heavy offshore seas.
Advanced Core-Bonded Construction: High-strength composite sandwich cores encapsulated in premium resins yield an exceptionally rigid, lightweight hull that dampens impact and engine sound.
Soft-Riding Sharp Entry: A razor-sharp forward entry transitions smoothly into modified deadrise aft, eliminating pounding while maintaining stability at drift or trolling speeds.
Timeless Exterior Aesthetics: Clean topside lines, broken sheer transitions, and functional ergonomics designed specifically for tournament billfishing and long-range cruising.
Specialized Advisory
When acquiring a custom sportfish, having the right broker beside you makes all the difference.
Our advisors bring decades of hands-on industry experience, deep builder relationships, and technical insight to your search—ensuring you acquire the right vessel with absolute confidence and discretion.
Tailored Brokerage Capabilties
Our involvement extends far beyond single transactions. We act as long-term strategic advisors to custom boat owners, providing comprehensive guidance through every phase of acquiring, managing, and selling high-end sportfishing vessels. Our deep specialization in cold-molded hulls, custom builders, and bluewater performance allows us to deliver technical clarity and market insight that generalized brokerages simply cannot match.
Buyer Representation
Sourcing public & off-market custom listings. We guide you through hull inspections, survey oversight, engine evaluation, and sea trials with complete technical transparency.
Seller Representation
Maximize your vessel's market equity through our proven marketing strategy. We combine targeted global outreach, technical valuation, and direct buyer networking to deliver qualified results.
Build & Advisory Consulting
Bypass multi-year yard waiting lists. We assist clients in securing incoming shipyard build allocations, managing contract transfers, and overseeing new construction specifications with top-tier builders.
Inside Access to the Custom Sportfish Market
Join our private client list for market analysis, incoming inventory releases, and off-market opportunities curated directly by Jamie MacGregor and our principal advisors.
MacGregor Yachts is the premier yacht brokerage in South Florida, with over two decades of experience specializing in the sale and acquisition of custom sportfishing yachts, luxury motor yachts, and high-end new and used boats.