Gelcoat repair & yacht refinishing in Toronto.
Small gelcoat damage turns into bigger problems when fiberglass stays exposed. We handle localized gelcoat repairs and spot refinishing to blend damaged areas, protect the surface, and stop wear from spreading, with a clear scope and honest expectations.
- Chips, cracks, dock rash
- Colour-matched and blended
- Honest about limits
Gelcoat repair & yacht refinishing in one minute
What is gelcoat repair? Gelcoat is the hard, glossy outer layer of a fiberglass boat. When it chips, cracks or wears through, the fiberglass underneath can take on water. Gelcoat repair fills and rebuilds the damaged spot, matches the colour and blends it in. Yacht refinishing goes further and restores a whole section so the finish is even again.
- What it is
- Gelcoat repair and yacht refinishing at your marina or yard: chips, cracks, gouges and dock rash filled, colour-matched and blended, and worn areas refinished.
- What we fix
- Chips, surface and spider cracks, gouges, dock rash, worn-through spots, transom and corner damage, rudder and keel repairs, cockpit non-skid, stripes and scratches.
- Price
- Quoted from photos. Each repair depends on size, depth, colour and access. Larger or multi-area work is confirmed after an inspection.
- How long
- Small spot repairs often take one visit. Larger repairs need cure time between stages, and the repair must fully cure before we polish over it.
- Where
- In the water at your slip for topside repairs, or on the hard at your marina or yard for hull and bottom repairs.
Gelcoat repair vs yacht refinishing.
Most boats need one of three things. We look at your photos and tell you which one, and what result to expect.
Spot repair
One chip, gouge or crack. Filled, levelled, colour-matched and blended into the panel around it.
Area blend
Several repairs close together, or a repair on a highly visible spot. We blend a wider area so the repair disappears into the finish.
Yacht refinishing
When the whole section looks tired: wet sanding, compounding and polishing to restore the gelcoat, plus repairs, non-skid rebuilds or stripe replacement where needed.
What we repair on Toronto boats.
Chips & gouges
Dock rash, anchor strikes and impact chips on the hull sides, bow and transom.
Cracks
Surface and spider cracks in gelcoat. If a crack comes from movement in the structure, we tell you before any cosmetic work.
Worn-through spots
Corners, rub areas and edges where the gelcoat is worn down to fiberglass. Sealed so water can’t get in.
Rudder & keel
Fiberglass and gelcoat repairs on rudders and around the keel while the boat is on the hard.
Cockpit non-skid
Worn or patched non-skid sanded and refinished so it grips and looks even again.
Stripes & graphics areas
Old stripes removed or replaced and the area under them refinished. See decal removal.
Scratches
Hull scratches wet-sanded and machine-polished out when they are in the gelcoat, not through it.
Windows & fittings
Leaks around windows and hardware fixed with re-bedding and new sealant. See caulking & resealing.
What we don’t do: structural repairs, soft spots, delamination and osmosis. Those need a structural repair shop, and we tell you straight if we see them.
What’s included in gelcoat repair & refinishing.
We tailor the work to the damage type, access, and finish (gelcoat vs painted surfaces). Typical scope includes:
Localized Repairs (Core)
- Inspect chips, cracks, gouges, and worn-through spots
- Prep the area (clean, shape, stabilize edges)
- Fill and rebuild the surface (repair compound/gelcoat as appropriate)
- Sand and level for a smooth transition
Blending & Finish (Core)
- Color-matched gelcoat/finish work as close as possible
- Polish/refine the surrounding area to help the blend
- Clean final edges and confirm surface is sealed and protected
Optional (Only With Approval)
- Larger-area blending (when spot repair isn’t enough)
- Minor fairing for shape correction (case-by-case)
- Protective finish after repair (wax/sealant)
- Small adjacent cosmetic touch-ups during the same visit (scope-based)
Honest note: Color matching is influenced by sun fade, age, and previous work. We aim for the best possible blend, but some repairs may remain slightly visible up close, especially on older or heavily faded gelcoat. We’ll set expectations before starting.
Repair before it spreads.
If we see deeper structural issues (soft spots, delamination), we’ll tell you straight. That’s a different category of repair.
After the repair cures, we can polish and protect the whole panel: see gelcoat polishing and ceramic or wax.
Define the True Damage Edge
We identify what’s really compromised, not just what you see on top.
Prep & Stabilize
Proper prep prevents future cracking and helps the repair hold long-term.
Rebuild, Level & Blend
We rebuild the surface, sand/level correctly, then blend and refine the finish.
Seal & Protect
We seal exposed fiberglass to prevent water intrusion and future damage.
Repair packages: by visibility and size.
Choose the level based on visibility, number of repair points, and finish expectations.
Small Chip / Spot Repair (Maintenance)
- Localized fill + sand/level
- Basic blend and surface seal
Great for: small chips, minor dock rash, isolated wear-through.
Get a quote from photos →Standard Repair + Blend (Most Popular)
- Better prep + stronger blending work
- Polish/refine surrounding area for a cleaner match
- More “finished” look
Great for: visible damage on high-visibility zones (hull sides, corners, transom).
Get a quote from photos →Multi-Area / Refinish Work (Case-by-Case)
- Multiple repair points or larger damaged sections
- More blending time and finish refinement
- Scope depends on access and condition
Great for: several damaged areas or a section that needs refinishing.
Get a quote from photos →Note: Larger or complex repairs may require multiple stages and cure time. We’ll plan the process clearly.
Real work, before and after.
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Sailboats, powerboats, and yachts: hull sides, corners, transom areas, and localized gelcoat damage zones, at your marina, yard or driveway.
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Our company used them at the Toronto International Boat Show and their team is world class! They were more than willing to start at 5am and work late into the night to finish cleaning over 50+ products.
Pavlo and his team turned our oxidized dull looking 1991 CS34 into a sparkling masterpiece!
Pavlo and his team did bottom painting and hull polishing on our Hunter sailboat, and everything turned out amazing.
These guys are the ultimate professionals. Great communication, obvious expertise and experience and fabulous job. I would hire them again in a minute!
I recently had my Sea Ray 550 detailed and ceramic coated, and I couldn’t be more impressed.
Pavlo and his team did an absolutely outstanding job detailing our Yamaha FX Cruiser.
Boat sat all winter dirty and came out looking new after their great work.
I asked for a sticker removal on my boat, and they went above and beyond by waxing, detailing, and thoroughly cleaning it.
Gelcoat repair across Toronto & the GTA.
No travel fee: Oakville and Bronte, all of Mississauga incl. Port Credit, Etobicoke, Mimico, Humber Bay, downtown Toronto and the Islands, East York, North York south of the 401 and Scarborough up to the Bluffs. Travel fee shown in your quote: North York north of the 401, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Brampton, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener, Niagara, Barrie and Lake Simcoe. We also come to trailered boats, driveways and storage yards across the GTA.
Marinas where we do gelcoat repair.
Don’t see your marina? If your boat floats in the GTA, text us and we’ll tell you. Subject to each facility’s contractor rules.
Downtown Toronto & Toronto Islands13 locations
- Toronto Outer Harbour Marina
- Harbourfront Centre Marina
- Marina Quay West
- Marina Four
- Queens Quay West Marina
- Polson Pier Marina
- RCYC (Royal Canadian Yacht Club)
- Queen City Yacht Club
- National Yacht Club
- Aquatic Park Sailing Club
- Toronto Island Marina
- Hanlan’s Point Marina
- Keating Channel Marina
East Toronto & Scarborough9 locations
- Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club
- Ashbridge’s Bay Marina
- Bluffer’s Park Marina
- Bluffer’s Park Yacht Club
- Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club
- Scarborough Bluffs Sailing Club
- Water Rats Sailing Club
- Toronto Hydroplane & Sailing Club
- Highland Yacht Club
West Toronto & Etobicoke6 locations
- Mimico Cruising Club
- Humber Bay Park Marina (East & West)
- Etobicoke Yacht Club
- Lakeshore Yacht Club
- Mooredale Sailing Club
- Humber Bay Sailing Centre
Mississauga & Port Credit5 locations
- Port Credit Harbour Marina
- Port Credit Yacht Club
- Lakefront Promenade Marina
- St. Lawrence Park Boat Launch
- Credit Village Marina
Oakville & Bronte5 locations
- Oakville Harbour Marina
- Oakville Yacht Squadron
- Bronte Harbour Yacht Club
- Bronte Outer Harbour Marina
- Sixteen Mile Creek Public Docks
Burlington & Hamilton7 locations
- LaSalle Park Marina
- Burlington Sailing & Boating Club
- Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
- Hamilton Bay Sailing Club
- Macassa Bay Yacht Club
- Fifty Point Marina
- Harbour West Marina
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa & Clarington9 locations
- Frenchman’s Bay Marina (Pickering)
- Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club
- Ajax Yacht Club
- Whitby Marina
- Port Whitby Marina
- Oshawa Harbour Marina
- Oshawa Yacht Club
- Port Darlington Marina (Clarington)
- Newcastle Marina
York Region & Lake Simcoe6 locations
- Keswick Marina
- Jackson’s Point Harbour
- Pefferlaw Marina
- Beaverton Yacht Club
- Friday Harbour Resort Marina (Innisfil)
- Barrie Marina
Niagara Region & St. Catharines5 locations
- St. Catharines Marina
- Port Dalhousie Pier Marina
- Port Weller Marina
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club
- Grimsby Yacht Club
Georgian Bay & beyond (by arrangement)7 locations
- Port of Orillia
- Lagoon City Marina
- Penetanguishene Town Dock
- Midland Bay Sailing Club
- Bay Port Yachting Centre (Midland)
- Parry Sound Town Dock
- Sugarloaf Marina (Port Colborne)
Private docks & condo marinas4 locations
- Toronto private docks (Harbourfront, Islands)
- Condo marinas (Tip Top Lofts, Waterclub, Quay West and more)
- Custom residential docks (Mississauga Rd, Bronte, Oakville, King City)
- Trailered boats, driveways and storage yards across the GTA
Gelcoat repair and refinishing: your questions.
Can you make it look like new?
Will this stop water from getting into fiberglass?
Do you repair cracks?
How long does it take?
How much does gelcoat repair cost in Toronto?
What is yacht refinishing?
Can you match the colour on an older boat?
Do you repair on the water or on the hard?
Do you do structural repairs or osmosis?
Can you polish right after the repair?
Gelcoat repair, in plain words.
Repair services, explained
Gelcoat repair Toronto
Chips, cracks, gouges and dock rash repaired and colour-matched at your marina.
Yacht refinishing
Gelcoat restored on a whole section: repairs, wet sanding, compounding, polishing and protection.
Fiberglass boat repair
Cosmetic fiberglass and gelcoat repairs; structural work is referred to a repair shop.
Boat gelcoat restoration
Faded or patchy gelcoat brought back to an even finish.
Dock rash repair
Impact marks on the hull sides and bow filled and blended.
Marine refinish
Refinishing work on gelcoat surfaces, non-skid and stripe areas.
Send the damage, get a clear plan.
Send photos + location: a close-up of each damaged spot, one photo from further back, and where the boat is (in the water or on the hard).
- Clear quote before any work starts
- Honest about colour match and limits
- Before and after photos
Repair it before it spreads.
Send a few photos of the damage. We tell you what it needs and what result to expect.