Answers to the questions we hear most.

In most cases, yes. Fiberglass is one of the most repairable materials on a boat — cracks, holes, stress damage, delamination, and even significant structural damage can usually be rebuilt to factory-equivalent strength when the repair is done correctly. Before you replace a boat because of damage, get a quote first. A proper repair is often a better value than a new hull, and it keeps you on the boat you already know.

Fiberglass is the structural layer — the cloth and resin that make up the hull, deck, and load-bearing components. Gelcoat is the thin outer finish coat that gives a boat its color, gloss, and UV protection. A chip in the surface that doesn't reach the fiberglass is a gelcoat repair. A crack that goes through the gelcoat into the laminate, or any damage that affects strength, is a fiberglass repair with a gelcoat refinish on top. We handle both, and we tell you clearly which one your damage actually calls for.

Yes. Custom color matching is one of the things we do on every repair. We mix to your boat — not the closest swatch — so the repair blends into the surrounding finish under normal light. That goes for gelcoat on the hull and deck, marine paint on painted surfaces, and cowling paint on outboards.

Yes. We work on any fiberglass watercraft, structural or cosmetic. That includes transoms, stringers, hull damage, and other load-bearing repairs as well as chips, cracks, scratches, dock rash, dull finishes, and full cosmetic refinishing. Often a single job involves both — we handle it under one roof with one point of accountability.

Yes. Mobile fiberglass, gelcoat, and paint repair is one of our specialties. When a job can be done properly in the field, we'll come to your marina, dock, or yard — which can save you a haul-out. Some repairs still need shop conditions, and we'll tell you honestly which side your repair falls on.

A few clear photos of the damage from different angles, one wider shot showing the area in context, the make and model of the boat, and a short description of what happened. That's usually enough to give you a realistic estimate. If we need more information, we'll ask. You can send everything directly by text to 919-971-7707, through the quote form on this site, or by message on Facebook.

It depends on scope and season. Small gelcoat and cosmetic repairs are often completed in a single visit or a couple of shop days. Structural repairs and full refinishes take longer because of prep, layup cure times, and paint schedules. Full restorations are planned project-by-project. When we quote the work, we also give you a realistic timeline so you can plan around it.

Yes — and we take both seriously. A small chip done right is still a repair that should disappear into the surrounding finish. A full restoration is a larger commitment but follows the same standard. No job is too small if it needs to be done properly, and no restoration is too large to deserve a straight-line plan.

Any fiberglass watercraft. Center consoles, bay boats, bass boats, runabouts, cruisers, skiffs, jon boats with fiberglass components, personal watercraft, sailboats — if the hull, deck, or components are fiberglass or gelcoat, we can work on it. If you're unsure whether your boat is a good fit, send a photo and we'll tell you.

Yes. We repair cracked, chipped, and faded engine cowlings and refinish them in color-matched factory colors. That includes structural cracks that need to be reinforced before refinishing, faded or oxidized factory paint, and failed prior repairs that need to be redone properly.

Yes. We build one-off custom parts, reproduce discontinued parts from an existing sample, build molds for repeatable parts, and handle modifications for layout, storage, fishing, or specific upgrades. If a factory replacement isn't available, or you need something that doesn't exist off the shelf, we can build it.

Call or text 919-971-7707, submit the quote form on this site, or message us on Facebook. Send a few photos and a short description of the damage or project, and we'll take a real look and get back to you with an honest assessment.

Classic signs are flex when you push down on the cavitation plate, visible cracks radiating from the transom corners, screws or bolts that no longer hold firmly, and moisture inside the bilge or stringer compartments when the boat hasn't been in water. A moisture meter gives a more definitive answer. If you're noticing any of these, it's worth getting an honest assessment — a wet transom gets worse, not better, and the repair is far cheaper before it fails.

Small chips that don't reach the laminate can be touched up as a weekend DIY job — gelcoat paste kits exist and they work for what they are. Anything larger than a dime, any crack that reaches the fiberglass, or any repair where you want the finish to actually disappear is a different job. The work isn't hard to do poorly; it's very hard to do well without the right materials, the color-matching process, and the experience to get the texture and sheen right.

For most small-to-medium repairs — chips, dock rash, cracks, and typical gelcoat or paint work — a quote from clear photos is very close to the final number. For structural work, suspected wet cores, or anything where we think the damage might be bigger than it looks from the outside, we'll quote a range and confirm after sounding out the area in person. Either way, you won't get surprises mid-job — if scope changes, we communicate first.

Yes. We stand behind every repair we do. Specific warranty terms depend on the type of work — structural repairs, gelcoat refinishes, and paint all have different natural failure modes and service lives — so the terms are laid out in the written scope when we quote the job. Our goal is to do the repair right the first time; the warranty is there because we believe it will hold up.

Yes. Freshwater boats are often in better structural shape than saltwater boats of the same age, but both deal with UV, stress, impact, and wear. The repair techniques are the same; the material choices sometimes differ (especially for below-waterline work). We work on fiberglass watercraft regardless of where they live.

It depends on the repair and where the damage is. Anything above the waterline can often be done in the water, either at our shop or mobile at your location. Below the waterline, or anything that needs controlled shop conditions for prep and paint cure, usually requires a haul-out. When we quote the job we'll tell you which way it goes.

Yes. We'll document the damage, provide a written scope and quote suitable for an insurance claim, and coordinate with your adjuster as needed. We don't inflate scope to match a deductible; we don't add work that isn't necessary. The scope reflects what the boat actually needs — which is what a fair insurance settlement should cover.

Yes, and we do this often. Project boats look different than they do in the photos — damage is usually larger, prior repairs are usually worse, and the total scope is usually 1.5× what the buyer expected. We walk the boat with you, lay out everything that needs to happen in priority order, and quote honestly so you can decide whether to move forward. Some project boats are worth saving; some aren't. Either way you'll get a straight answer before you commit.