Fibreglass boat repair
Fibreglass laminate, gelcoat and plastic fittings — the same methods we use on leisure vehicles, applied to boats. We repair rather than replace and match the colour to the original.
Fibreglass since 1992
A fibreglass boat is built from the material we know best
A fibreglass boat is laminate with a gelcoat surface — exactly the same material as the shells and body panels we repair on motorhomes and caravans every week. The knowledge of the laminate, the curing and the surface is the same, whether the part is a caravan front or a boat hull.
Our philosophy is to use as much of the original material as possible. We grind out, laminate up and rebuild the strength in the damage rather than cutting away and replacing more than necessary.
Finally we apply gelcoat and match the colour to the original, so the repaired surface blends in instead of reading as a repair.
Fibreglass boats
What we repair on your fibreglass boat
Common damage we repair on fibreglass boats.
Hull & laminate damage
Cracks, holes and damage right through the fibreglass laminate — we laminate up and restore both shape and strength.
Gelcoat & colour matching
Scratches, spider cracks and faded gelcoat. We repair the surface and match the colour to the original.
Delamination & impact damage
Damage where the laminate has separated or been pushed in — we open it up, dry it out and rebuild the laminate.
Plastic fittings on board
Hatches, trims and interior plastic parts are repaired, or fabricated anew when the original can't be saved.
Method & materials
How a fibreglass boat repair works
We choose the method to suit the laminate and the damage — the goal is always to preserve as much of the original as possible.
- 1
Assessing damage & laminate
Send photos or bring the boat in. We assess how deep the damage goes and whether it sits in the gelcoat or in structural laminate.
- 2
Grinding out & drying
We grind the damage back to sound laminate and make sure the substrate is dry before building it up again.
- 3
Laminating & rebuilding
We laminate the damage up in layers so that strength and shape are restored to the original construction.
- 4
Gelcoat, colour & finish
We apply gelcoat, match the colour to the original and polish the surface so the repair blends in.
Services
Common questions about fibreglass boat repair
What we're asked most about laminate, gelcoat and colour matching.
- Do you repair fibreglass boats?
- Yes. Fibreglass boats are built from laminate with a gelcoat surface — the same material we've been repairing on leisure vehicles since 1992. Send us photos of the damage and we'll make an assessment.
- Can you repair a hole in the hull, or does it have to be replaced?
- Damage right through the laminate can usually be repaired. We grind back to sound material and laminate the damage up in layers so the strength is restored — whole sections rarely need replacing.
- Can you match the gelcoat colour?
- Yes. Colour matching is central to our work — we match the gelcoat to the original so the repair blends in rather than showing.
- What can be done about spider cracks and faded gelcoat?
- Surface spider cracks and faded areas are addressed in the gelcoat and polished up. We first assess whether the cracks are superficial or run down into the laminate.
- Do you take on insurance claims for boats?
- Get in touch with your case and we'll look at it. We're used to handling insurance and warranty cases and will help you with assessment and documentation.
Services
Other services
See more of the repairs we carry out.
Paint damageScratches, stone chips and faded paint. We paint in our own workshop and match the colour to the original so the transition doesn't show.Read more
Panel damageDents and penetrating damage in wall and roof panels. We straighten rather than replace — hammered panels are repaired with the HBC method.Read more
Plastic damageAll plastic inside and out, gelcoat and thermo/ABS plastic as well as fibreglass laminate. We repair rather than replace.Read more
Moisture damageMoisture rarely shows where it gets in. We find the cause, assess how far it has spread and deal with both the entry point and the damage.Read more
Interior damageVinyl, floor coverings, tables, benches, cabinets, worktops, laminate and flocking — we restore interior surfaces to original condition.Read more
Motorhome damage repairWe repair wall and roof panels, fibreglass laminate and bodywork on motorhomes. Since 2004 we also handle insurance and warranty cases for most brands.Read more
Caravan damage repairWe repair most damage on both smooth and hammered caravan panels. Hammered panels are repaired with the HBC method — the whole wall is rarely replaced unnecessarily.Read more
Horse trailer damage repairPanels, fibreglass, plastic and interiors on horse trailers and trailers. We repair kick damage, dents and worn surfaces rather than replacing whole sections.Read more
Some of our partners
- KABE Husvagnar
- Tenhults Fritidscenter
- Adria Caravan
- Din Husbil
- June Fritid
- GH Husvagnar
- KAMA Fritid
- Holmgrens
Got damage on your fibreglass boat?
Send photos and a short description and we'll come back with an assessment — usually within one business day.