Custom Boats Built in Florida: Why Local Matters

Why Gause Built Boats Is Proud to Be a Florida Boat Builder

For over two decades, Gause Built Boats has proudly called Tarpon Springs, Florida home. What started as a passion for building high-quality boats has grown into a trusted name among Florida anglers, families, and boating enthusiasts who demand performance, craftsmanship, and reliability on the water.

Unlike mass-produced boats built hundreds of miles away, every Gause Built Boat is designed and constructed with Florida’s unique boating lifestyle in mind. From the shallow grass flats of Tampa Bay to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, our boats are built to handle the conditions Florida boaters face every day.

As a family-owned company, we take pride in maintaining the hands-on approach that has defined our brand since the beginning. When you work with Gause Built Boats, you’re not dealing with a large corporate manufacturer. You’re working directly with a team that understands boating because we live it ourselves. Our customers become part of the Gause family, and many of the relationships we build last long after the boat is delivered.

Every Gause Built Boat is custom-built to match the owner’s specific needs and boating style. Whether you’re chasing tarpon in Boca Grande, fishing offshore in the Gulf, cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, or spending weekends at the sandbar with family and friends, your boat should be designed around how you use it. That’s why we offer extensive customization options, allowing each owner to create a center console that fits their lifestyle.

Being located in Tarpon Springs also allows us to stay connected to the local boating community. We understand the challenges of Florida waters, from changing weather conditions and saltwater exposure to the storage, seating, and fishing features that matter most to Florida boaters. That local knowledge is built into every hull we produce.

At Gause Built Boats, we’re proud to build boats in Florida, for Florida. Our commitment to craftsmanship, customization, and customer relationships continues to guide everything we do. It’s more than just building boats—it’s about creating a vessel that helps families make memories, anglers chase their next trophy catch, and owners enjoy everything Florida’s waterways have to offer.

When you choose a Gause Built Boat, you’re choosing a boat designed by Florida boaters, built in Florida, and ready for whatever adventures await on the water.