Boat & Yacht Fiberglass Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Professional fiberglass repair, structural restoration, collision damage repair and fiberglass fabrication for boats and yachts of all sizes throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
Fiberglass Damage Isn't Always Just Cosmetic
Cracks, impact damage and damaged fiberglass can extend beneath the visible surface of a boat or yacht. A proper fiberglass repair starts by determining the extent of the damage before rebuilding and refinishing the affected area.
RD Yacht Refinishing provides fiberglass repair for everything from localized hull damage and damaged exterior components to larger structural fiberglass repairs and restoration projects.
Damaged material can be removed as necessary before the area is rebuilt, shaped, faired and prepared for the appropriate gelcoat or marine paint finish.
Because RD also specializes in yacht painting and refinishing, the repair process can continue from fiberglass reconstruction through final surface preparation and refinishing.
Boat & Yacht Fiberglass Repair Services
From localized fiberglass damage to major structural repairs, RD Yacht Refinishing provides fiberglass repair and restoration for boats and yachts throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
Structural Fiberglass Repair
Repair of damaged fiberglass structures, hull areas and components where the repair involves more than the exterior cosmetic surface.
Structural Fiberglass Repair →Collision & Impact Damage
Fiberglass repairs for boats and yachts damaged by impacts, collisions, docks, storms and other incidents.
Collision & Storm Damage Repair →Fiberglass Fabrication
Fiberglass reconstruction and fabrication for damaged, modified or custom marine components and vessel surfaces.
Fiberglass Fabrication →Gelcoat Repair & Restoration
Repair and restoration of damaged gelcoat surfaces following fiberglass repairs or where the exterior finish itself requires attention.
Gelcoat Repair & Restoration →Cracks & Hull Damage
Evaluation and repair of fiberglass cracks, damaged hull areas and other visible defects to determine and address the damaged material beneath the surface.
Ask About Hull Damage →Fiberglass Restoration
Repair and refinishing of aging or damaged fiberglass surfaces as part of larger boat and yacht restoration projects.
Boat & Yacht Restoration →Our Fiberglass Repair Process
Proper fiberglass boat repair requires more than covering visible damage. The damaged area must be evaluated, repaired, rebuilt and prepared for the appropriate final finish. RD Yacht Refinishing handles the process from the initial inspection through fiberglass repair, fairing and refinishing.
Inspect the Damage
We begin by evaluating the visible damage and surrounding fiberglass to determine the condition of the affected area and the repair work required.
Expose the Repair Area
Paint, gelcoat or other surface materials may need to be removed around the damaged area so the underlying fiberglass can be properly inspected and accessed.
Remove Damaged Material
Damaged or compromised fiberglass is removed as necessary so the repair can be made to sound material rather than simply covering the visible defect.
Structural Fiberglass Repair →Rebuild the Fiberglass
The damaged area is rebuilt using fiberglass materials and repair methods appropriate for the location, structure and extent of the damage.
Fiberglass Fabrication →Shape & Fair the Surface
After the fiberglass repair is completed, the area is shaped, sanded and faired as necessary to restore the vessel's contours and create a smooth surface for refinishing.
Fairing & Surface Preparation →Gelcoat or Paint
Depending on the original finish and repair area, the restored surface can be prepared for gelcoat restoration or a professional marine paint system.
Final Inspection
The completed repair and refinished surface are inspected as the project reaches completion, with attention to the repaired area, surrounding contours and final finish.
View Our Repair Projects →From Localized Damage to Major Fiberglass Repairs
Fiberglass damage can range from a relatively small damaged area to repairs involving larger sections of a hull or structural component. The repair approach should be based on what is actually damaged beneath the visible surface.
RD Yacht Refinishing works on fiberglass repairs associated with impacts, collisions, storm damage, deterioration, restoration projects and other damaged fiberglass areas.
Let Us Take a Look at Your Boat or Yacht.
Tell us about the damage and your vessel. RD Yacht Refinishing can evaluate the project and discuss the appropriate repair and refinishing work.
Common Types of Fiberglass Damage We Repair
Fiberglass damage can range from small surface cracks to significant structural damage caused by an impact or collision. RD Yacht Refinishing repairs damaged fiberglass on boats and yachts throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
What Looks Small on the Surface Can Require a Larger Repair
The visible crack, chip or damaged area is not always the full extent of fiberglass damage. Impact forces can affect fiberglass beneath the exterior gelcoat or painted surface.
The appropriate repair depends on where the damage occurred, how extensive it is and whether the affected area is cosmetic or involves the fiberglass structure beneath it.
When necessary, RD can take the project through fiberglass reconstruction, fairing, surface preparation and final gelcoat or paint refinishing.
Learn About Structural Fiberglass Repair →Fiberglass Cracks
Cracks in fiberglass or the surrounding finish can result from impacts, movement, stress or deterioration. The affected area should be evaluated to determine whether the problem is limited to the surface or extends into the fiberglass beneath it.
Ask About Fiberglass Crack Repair →Impact Damage
Dock impacts, contact with other vessels and other accidents can crush, fracture or break fiberglass. Damaged material may need to be removed before the area can be properly rebuilt and refinished.
Structural Repair →Hull Damage
Fiberglass hull damage can range from localized exterior damage to larger areas requiring fiberglass reconstruction, shaping, fairing and refinishing.
Fiberglass Hull Repair →Collision & Storm Damage
Collisions and severe weather can damage hull sections, exterior fiberglass components and other areas of a vessel. RD handles fiberglass repairs associated with collision, storm and insurance repair projects.
Collision & Storm Damage Repair →Damaged Fiberglass Components
Fiberglass damage is not limited to the hull. Exterior marine components and fiberglass structures can also be repaired, reconstructed or fabricated when appropriate.
Fiberglass Fabrication →Aging & Restoration Damage
Older boats and yachts can develop damaged, deteriorated or previously repaired fiberglass areas that require attention during a larger restoration or refinishing project.
Boat & Yacht Restoration →Fiberglass Repair Is Only Part of the Finished Result
After the damaged fiberglass has been repaired, the surrounding surface may require shaping, fairing, sanding and additional preparation before the final finish is restored.
Depending on the vessel and original surface, the repaired area can then move into gelcoat restoration or professional marine painting.
Start With an Inspection of the Damaged Area
Send us information about your boat or yacht and the damaged area, or contact RD Yacht Refinishing to discuss the repair.
Fiberglass Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is one of the world's major boating and yachting centers, with an extensive network of waterways, marinas, boatyards and marine service facilities.
RD Yacht Refinishing provides professional boat and yacht fiberglass repair for the Fort Lauderdale marine community, handling projects ranging from localized fiberglass damage to structural repairs, collision damage and larger restoration work.
Our fiberglass capabilities also work hand-in-hand with our painting and refinishing services. When a damaged area requires more than fiberglass reconstruction, RD can continue the project through fairing, surface preparation, gelcoat restoration or professional marine painting.
We work on boats and yachts of different sizes and can evaluate each project based on the vessel, location and extent of the damage.
Built for the Fort Lauderdale Boating Community
Fort Lauderdale's marine infrastructure makes the area a major destination for recreational boats, large yachts and vessels requiring repair, maintenance and refit work.
With more than 300 miles of waterways throughout Greater Fort Lauderdale, along with established marinas and marine repair facilities, boat and yacht service is an important part of the local economy.
City of Fort Lauderdale →Boats & Yachts of Different Sizes
RD Yacht Refinishing works on fiberglass repair projects involving recreational boats, larger yachts and other fiberglass vessels.
Repair Through Refinishing
Fiberglass repair can be followed by fairing, surface preparation, gelcoat restoration or professional marine painting when required.
Gelcoat Repair →10 Years in Business
RD Yacht Refinishing brings a decade of experience to fiberglass repair, yacht painting and marine refinishing projects in the South Florida marine market.
About RD Yacht Refinishing →Serving Fort Lauderdale & South Florida
RD Yacht Refinishing is located in the Fort Lauderdale / Davie marine service area, providing convenient access to boat and yacht owners, captains and marine professionals throughout Broward County and South Florida.
Talk With RD About Your Boat or Yacht
Tell us about the vessel and the damaged area so we can discuss your fiberglass repair and refinishing project.