About Gause Built Boats
Gause Built Boats is a custom boat builder based in Tarpon Springs, Florida, known for designing and building high-quality center console boats with a focus on performance, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. For over two decades, Gause Built has earned a reputation for creating boats that are not only visually distinctive but built to perform in real-world coastal conditions.
Every Gause Built boat is crafted with a hands-on approach, allowing customers to be part of the process from concept to completion. Unlike production manufacturers, our builds are tailored to each owner’s preferences, from layout and materials to finishes and functionality. This custom approach ensures that no two boats are exactly the same, while maintaining the standards that define the Gause Built name.
Located in Tarpon Springs, our team works closely together across fiberglass, paint, rigging, and finishing to bring each build to life. This in-house process allows for a higher level of quality control and precision at every stage. From the initial hull to final delivery, every detail is carefully considered to ensure long-term durability and performance on the water.
Gause Built Boats are designed for a variety of uses, including inshore and offshore fishing, coastal cruising, and family time on the water. Our customers rely on their boats for everything from serious fishing trips to relaxing days at the sandbar, and each build is designed to support that lifestyle. Performance, reliability, and ease of use are always at the forefront of our design process.
In addition to new custom builds, Gause Built also offers pre-owned boats and restoration services. Many of our customers choose to refit or upgrade an existing Gause boat through our in-house team, bringing new life to a proven platform while customizing it to their current needs. This flexibility allows owners to continue enjoying the Gause experience in a way that evolves with them.
As Gause Built Boats continues to grow, our focus remains the same — building custom boats with integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. Whether you are looking to build from the ground up, restore an existing boat, or explore available inventory, our team is here to help guide you through the process.
How We Build
Every Gause Built boat begins with a conversation. We take the time to understand how each owner plans to use their boat—whether for offshore fishing, inshore waters, coastal cruising, or long days with family on the water. From layout and features to finishes and performance needs, every decision is made with real-world use in mind.
As a custom boat builder based in Tarpon Springs, Florida, our process is centered around building boats that perform where they’re actually used. No two Gause Built boats are exactly the same. Each build is tailored to reflect the owner’s priorities, whether that’s fishing functionality, comfort, or a balance of both.
All Gause Built boats are built in-house, allowing us to maintain full control over quality, materials, and craftsmanship throughout every stage of the build. From fiberglass and structural work to paint, rigging, and final assembly, our team works together to ensure each component meets our standards. This hands-on approach allows for greater attention to detail and consistency across every boat we produce.
Our process is not driven by volume — it’s driven by quality. By keeping production limited, we’re able to focus on precision, durability, and long-term performance. Every boat is built with the intention of lasting, both in how it performs on the water and how it holds up over time.
Before delivery, each Gause Built boat is carefully inspected and water-tested to ensure it performs as expected. The goal is simple: when a boat leaves our shop, it’s ready to run, built with purpose, and designed to reflect the way its owner wants to spend time on the water.
Redesigned Flat Console
Gause Built 26′ Full Tower
Where You Can Find Gause Built Boats
While Gause Built Boats is proudly based in Tarpon Springs, Florida, our custom boats can be found far beyond local waters. We work with owners throughout the East Coast and Gulf Coast, delivering custom center console boats designed for the specific conditions where they will be used.
From Florida’s coastal waters to destinations across the Southeast and Gulf region, Gause Built boats are built for real-world offshore and inshore use. As our customer base continues to grow, our reach continues to expand—bringing our craftsmanship and custom approach to anglers and boating families across a wide range of coastal markets.
Who We Build For
Gause Built boats are designed for owners who want a boat built around how they actually spend time on the water. As a custom boat builder specializing in center console boats, we work with customers who value performance, versatility, and a build tailored to their specific lifestyle.
Our boats are built for offshore anglers, inshore fishing enthusiasts, and families who want a platform that can do both. Whether it’s early mornings chasing fish offshore, navigating shallow inshore waters, exploring the coastline, or spending long days at the sandbar, every Gause Built boat is designed with real-world use in mind.
No two builds are ever the same. Each boat is customized to reflect how it will be used, from fishing-focused layouts to more versatile setups that balance recreation and performance.
We build for:
- Offshore and inshore anglers who demand performance and reliability
- Boating families looking for comfort, space, and versatility
- Owners seeking a fully custom center console boat built to their preferences
- Those who value craftsmanship, durability, and long-term performance
At the core of every build is the same goal — to create a boat that fits the owner, not the other way around.
2019 Gause Built 26′
Our Office
728 Wesley Ave. Unit 10 Tarpon Springs, FL 34689