Southern Boatworks LLC

09/11/2026

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Today, we join our nation in remembering 9/11.

We honor the lives lost, the families and communities forever changed, and the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness that day.

We remember their sacrifice, honor their legacy, and they will never be forgotten.

08/08/2026

This is what separates Southern Boatworks LLC from the competition — we’re never standing still.

We’re always evolving, always growing, and always looking for new ways to expand what we can offer our customers.

Today was the first run of our new Laguna Tools Swift CNC machine, and we are officially UP AND RUNNING! Huge shoutout to JD and the guys over at Laguna for getting us setup.

Bringing CNC capabilities in-house opens up endless possibilities for Southern Boatworks — from custom fabrication and precision-cut parts to dash panels, plastics, composites, aluminum work, engraving, and so much more.

This isn’t just another piece of equipment. It’s another capability added to our growing portfolio and another investment in what Southern Boatworks can do in-house for our customers.

We’ve come a long way, but we’re nowhere near finished.

Keep evolving. Keep investing. Keep growing.

The possibilities are endless. ⚙️🔥

Southern Boatworks | Full-Service Shipyard
📍 Kemah, Texas
📞 281-334-7245

08/01/2026

Another successful same-day turnaround for one of our customers.

This vessel needed two air-conditioning raw-water thru-hull fittings and ball valves replaced. While the system was apart, we took the opportunity to eliminate the undersized, inefficient factory strainers and upgrade the vessel with new remote-mounted Groco ARG-755 raw-water strainers for improved water flow, easier maintenance, and greater reliability.

With the vessel's extremely shallow bilge, there wasn't enough room for a conventional installation. Our team fabricated custom aluminum mounting brackets to suspend the new strainers beneath the cabin floor, creating a clean, serviceable installation while maximizing the limited space available.

As the only shipyard on Clear Lake capable of hauling out catamarans, we're able to provide these types of underwater repairs, upgrades, and same-day haul-out services for catamaran owners—something that simply isn't available anywhere else in the area.

From routine maintenance to custom-engineered solutions, Southern Boatworks LLC has the equipment, experience, and facilities to keep you on the water.

📞 281-334-7245

07/27/2026

We will be right inside the tent at the The Lone Star Shootout handing out T-shirts and koozies. First come first serve!

07/26/2026

The Lone Star Shootout 7:00 PM Update: The fleet is still battling it out and putting up some impressive numbers. With (37) billfish caught since our last update only 3 hours ago, there has been a grand total of (139) billfish caught today. Keep an eye out for our next update tomorrow at 10:00 AM. POC PEOPLE

07/25/2026

Lone Star Shootout 4:00 PM Update: The fishing is on fire! With (20) blue marlin, (23) white marlin, & (59) sailfish, that brings the total billfish count to (102) so far. This year’s tournament fleet is on a record setting pace! Stay tuned for our next update at 7:00 PM as the fleet continues to battle it out!

07/25/2026

The leaderboard has been refreshed with the latest releases and points, and teams continue to make steady progress offshore. Every update tightens the race as boats stay focused on adding to their totals. Next update 4pm Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce POC PEOPLE

07/25/2026

The leaderboard is shifting as teams continue to put fish on the board here in Port O’Connor.
Our crews are grinding, the Gulf is producing, and the competition is tightening by the hour. Next update 1pm with live updates on the Lone Star Shootout Reel Time app.

07/24/2026