Tribute

Rich Scheffer Sr. came to Stuart Yacht Builders in 1980 and became lead builder for Jim Smith. After Smith died, Scheffer opened his own yard in Palm City in 1992 and named it Tribute, for Smith. Tribute built fast performance sportfish, many over 70 feet. His son Rich Jr. and grandsons Tristen and Grant joined the business, and John Gazza later came in; the yard now also builds center consoles.