Marine Fibreglass Structural Repairs
Floors, stringers, transoms … you name it, we’ve seen it.
Can you feel a soft spot in your floor but you’re pretending it’s not there? Has your outboard mechanic been warning you that there is some movement in the transom? Best to have us look at it as soon as you notice something is wrong. It costs nothing for a quick inspection and it will certainly provide you with peace of mind knowing either way.
Remember, if something is wrong and it fails on the water, you won’t be able to get out and walk!
We can replace, modify and, in many cases, improve on the structure of your boat. We use only the best materials and proven techniques and we provide a warranty on all the structural works that we perform.
Keel Repairs
Let’s face it, it’s one of the most important parts of your boat and most people never look down and inspect it. No matter the size, we have the equipment to lift and store your boat off the trailer while we perform works to the keel and strakes.
We can lift mono hulls and catamarans and have a huge range of Brownell boat stands to support the boat while work is underway. Even a small chunk out of the keel can end up being a big problem, as the constant rolling on and off the trailer over the keel roller will make the problem worse. If it’s treated early enough, in most cases a couple of hours’ work can fix a problem. The same problem, ignored for too long, might take several days to fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t worry too much; it happens to everyone once in a while. Best to bring your boat over so that we can inspect the damage and asses how to move forward. We have amazing lifting equipment on site that will allow us to lift boats up to 4.5t off trailers. If we need to lift more, we can arrange a portable crane.
We also have a large portfolio of Brownell boat stands that, in a set of three, will support over 27t. These stands allow us to work under your boat while it’s off the trailer. If the damage is quite bad and you have insurance you may wish to claim the cost of repairs through your insurance company. If this is the case, just let our friendly staff know and we can take care of the entire process for you.
Call us on 1300 880 334. Come past with your boat and let us asses the damage. Sometimes there can be damage that you haven’t noticed yet. Call your insurer and let them know you have been involved in an accident. They will provide you with a claim number. We will take some photos of the vessel and the damage.
Using these images and the claim number you have been provided, we will prepare a quote and report for the insurer. Once we have it authorised, we will perform the repairs. (The authorisation process is normally 1-2 weeks.)
Transom Repair (Before and After)
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Boat Custom Work and Boat Restorations
Custom Work
As well as the extensive list of repair work we can provide damaged or ageing boats we can also provide custom work to your pride and joy. One of the many types of custom work we have provided for customers is hull extensions (photos below).
Boat Restoration Work
Restoration of a boat can be a simple as a detailed clean and a repaint. The extreme example of a restorations would see the structure of the boat replaced and rebuilt, followed by fibreglass and gelcoat finishing.
