Lauderdale firm finds niche in customizing yachts

When Gil Romano was in the market for a yacht, he envisioned exactly how it would look — from the Corian countertops to the hue of the veneer wall coverings to the style of furniture for his guests.

The only problem: His dream boat wasn’t available straight out of the factory.

So Romano, a Long Island, N.Y., resident who owns a telecommunications company, bought a used 65-foot Hatteras and took it to Foster’s Marine Group in Fort Lauderdale for a makeover.

Think Pimp My Ride — but on water.