Professional fiberglass repair for damaged boat and yacht hulls, exterior fiberglass areas and marine components serving Fort Lauderdale and South Florida.
RD Yacht Refinishing repairs fiberglass damage ranging from cracks and localized impact damage to larger areas requiring fiberglass reconstruction, fairing and preparation for the final finish.
A crack, chip or damaged section of a boat or yacht can look relatively small from the outside. But the visible surface does not always show the full condition of the fiberglass beneath it.
Fiberglass damage can occur in different ways and at different depths. Some problems may be concentrated near the exterior surface, while impact or collision damage can affect fiberglass beneath the gelcoat or painted finish.
Before rebuilding the area, the damaged section needs to be understood so the repair can address the material that is actually affected.
Depending on the condition of the area, the project may involve removing damaged material, rebuilding fiberglass, shaping the repair, fairing the surface and preparing it for gelcoat or marine paint.
Localized fiberglass damage may involve a relatively contained section of the vessel. The surrounding area still needs to be checked to determine the appropriate repair scope.
An impact can affect more than the visible gelcoat or painted surface. Fiberglass beneath the finish may need to be exposed and rebuilt before the exterior can be restored.
When damage extends into a structural fiberglass area, the project may require a more extensive repair approach beyond a localized exterior fiberglass repair.
Learn About Structural Fiberglass Repair →Once the fiberglass work is complete, the repaired area can move through shaping, fairing and surface preparation before the appropriate final finish is restored.
A professional fiberglass repair is more than covering the visible damage. The damaged area must be prepared, rebuilt and shaped so the repaired section can transition properly into the surrounding boat or yacht surface.
Once damaged material has been exposed and the repair area prepared, fiberglass can be rebuilt into the affected section.
The objective is not simply to fill the visible opening. The new fiberglass work must transition into the surrounding existing fiberglass before the area can be shaped and prepared for its final finish.
The repair begins by looking at the visible damage and the surrounding fiberglass to better understand the area involved.
Damaged material is opened and prepared as needed so the fiberglass repair is performed on the area that actually requires rebuilding.
Fiberglass material is rebuilt into the prepared section and integrated with the surrounding fiberglass according to the repair area.
After the fiberglass work is complete, the repaired area can be shaped and faired to refine the surface and blend the transition into the surrounding area.
The repaired surface is prepared for the appropriate finishing process, depending on the vessel and the surrounding gelcoat or painted surface.
Fiberglass reconstruction restores the damaged area, but the repaired surface may still require shaping and fairing before refinishing. Fairing helps refine the repaired section and create a smoother transition into the surrounding hull or exterior surface.
Explore Fairing & Surface Preparation →Fiberglass damage can range from small localized areas to larger sections requiring reconstruction, fairing and refinishing. The repair approach depends on where the damage occurred and how much of the fiberglass is affected.
Cracks can appear in fiberglass or in the surrounding finished surface. The affected area should be evaluated to determine whether the problem is concentrated near the surface or extends into the fiberglass beneath it.
Contact with docks, equipment, another vessel or other objects can fracture, crush or break fiberglass. Damaged material may need to be exposed and removed before the affected area can be rebuilt.
Hull damage can involve a relatively small exterior section or a larger damaged area requiring fiberglass reconstruction, shaping and fairing before the surface can be refinished.
Collisions and severe weather can damage fiberglass hull sections and exterior components. These projects may involve fiberglass repair as one part of a larger damage-repair and refinishing process.
Collision & Storm Damage Repair →Fiberglass damage is not limited to the hull. Exterior fiberglass components and other fiberglass areas can also require repair, rebuilding or modification depending on the project.
Fiberglass Fabrication →Older boats and yachts may have deteriorated fiberglass, damaged areas or previous repairs that become apparent during restoration, refinishing or other work on the vessel.
Yacht Restoration →Not every damaged fiberglass area requires the same repair approach. The location, depth and extent of the damage help determine the scope of the work.
This page focuses on general boat and yacht fiberglass repair, including cracks, impact damage, hull damage and other damaged fiberglass areas that require reconstruction and refinishing.
When the damaged area involves structural fiberglass, the project may require a more extensive repair process specifically focused on rebuilding the affected structure.
Once the damaged fiberglass has been repaired, the surrounding area may require fairing and surface preparation before the final gelcoat or painted finish can be restored.
RD Yacht Refinishing provides boat and yacht fiberglass repair serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding South Florida marine community.
Our fiberglass work can address localized damage, fiberglass cracks, hull damage, impact damage and damaged exterior fiberglass areas, with the repair scope based on the condition of the affected section.
When the project requires additional work after the fiberglass repair, RD can continue through fairing, surface preparation and marine refinishing.
Fiberglass repair for damaged areas on boats and yachts of different sizes.
Repair of damaged fiberglass hull surfaces and other exterior fiberglass areas.
Damaged fiberglass can be prepared and rebuilt before shaping and surface preparation.
Fiberglass work can continue through fairing, preparation and the appropriate finishing process.
RD Yacht Refinishing is located in Davie, Florida, near the Fort Lauderdale marine market and serves boat and yacht owners throughout the surrounding South Florida area.
The right repair depends on the location, depth and extent of the fiberglass damage. These are some of the questions boat and yacht owners commonly have when evaluating a fiberglass repair project.
Photos and basic information about the vessel and damaged area can help begin the conversation about the repair.
Discuss Your Fiberglass Repair →RD Yacht Refinishing works on fiberglass damage including cracks, localized hull damage, impact damage, collision-related damage and damaged exterior fiberglass areas on boats and yachts. The appropriate repair depends on the condition and extent of the affected area.
It can. The visible crack or damaged finish does not always show the full condition of the fiberglass beneath it. The surrounding area may need to be evaluated and prepared before the actual repair scope is clear.
Depending on the damage, the process may include exposing and preparing the affected area, removing damaged material, rebuilding fiberglass, shaping the repair, fairing the surface and preparing it for the appropriate final finish.
General fiberglass repair can involve localized cracks, impact damage, hull damage and exterior fiberglass areas. When damage involves a structural fiberglass area or requires more extensive reconstruction, the project may fall under structural fiberglass repair.
Learn About Structural Fiberglass Repair →Yes. Depending on the project, RD can continue beyond the fiberglass repair with fairing, surface preparation and refinishing so the repaired area can progress toward the appropriate finished surface.
Yes. RD Yacht Refinishing works on fiberglass repair projects for boats and yachts of different sizes, with the repair process based on the vessel, damaged area and scope of work required.
Yes. RD Yacht Refinishing is located in Davie, Florida and provides boat and yacht fiberglass repair serving Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding South Florida marine community.
Contact RD Yacht Refinishing with information about your boat or yacht and the damaged area. Photos can also be helpful for showing the location and visible condition of the damage before discussing the next steps.
Contact RD Yacht Refinishing →From localized fiberglass damage and cracks to hull repairs, impact damage and larger fiberglass reconstruction, RD Yacht Refinishing can help determine the next step for your repair.
Contact us with information about your vessel and the damaged area. Photos can help show the location and visible condition of the damage before discussing the repair in more detail.
4960 SW 52nd St, Bay 416
Davie, FL 33314