American Boat Restoration Fiberglass Boat Repair

When only the best will do

American Boat Restoration

We, at American Boat Restoration would like to extend our heartfelt prayers
 to all of those affected by Superstorm Sandy

Gelcoat & Fiberglass Boat Repair
  Multi-Color Polyflake Repairs

Color Restoration - Complete Cosmetic and Structural work

 Gelcoat & Fiberglass Repair Training
Soda Blasting Service
Insurance Estimates 
 
Dave aka "Dr Gel" has been writing monthly articles for Boating On The Hudson magazine for over 8 years and is featured on the May 2012 cover
www.boatingonthehudson.com
 
"We will keep you looking good on the water"    

Serving the Northeast - Massachusetts- Connecticut- Rhode Island -NH- ME
NY Hudson River Valley, Long Island & Beyond

Contact us at  413.665.7424 or 518.577.7799

Email -  boatrepair@aol.com

To our viewers
The photos of all the repairs you see on our website
are repairs done by us. We can prove it.
Images of our repairs have been stolen off our web site twice. If you see any of the images shown on our site on another web site please contact us at boatrepair@aol.com
Although flattered we are not happy!

Damage on Bayliner Trophy brought to our repair facility
Trophy repaired by American Boat Restoration

"Thanks so much for the top quality, professional work you have done to restore my boat. It is now 15 years old, but looks like new! I'll be proud to recommend you to others! "  
"Thank you all for for helping us with this boat that I have been waiting my whole life for - Your the best!"
"Thanks so much for the work on our boat - Once again you came to our rescue - thank you!"
"Thank you for the great job as always!"

American Boat Restoration was featured in
BOATING
worlds largest powerboat magazine 
October 2004  "Ways to make an old boat new again"


Read Dave's monthly "Ask Dr. Gel" articles in
BOATING ON THE HUDSON & BEYOND magazine 
on line  
www.boatingonthehudson.com

Dave & American Boat Restoration is featured in May 2012 Issue  

Dr.Gel

If boating is your passion, then we will keep your fiberglass or aluminum boat looking good season after season!
Good fiberglass and gelcoat repair people did not start yesterday. It is an art that requires many years of dedication, time and patience. Our consistent high quality work is performed by skilled composite craftsmen with over 37 years experience.

Damage to your fiberglass or aluminum boat can be caused by unfortunate collision, dock, rock, wind, storm, trailer, expected "wear & tear", the sun and weather elements, family members, etc! However the damage occurs we can repair,improve the looks and extend the life of your new or "seasoned" investment.

Repair service- We can provide certified fiberglass, gelcoat and multi-color polyflake boat repairs, restoration, refinishing and custom gelcoat color matching. We offer pinstriping/bootstripe, complete floor and/or carpet replacement & pontoon boat furniture replcement.

Our trained experts repair minor & major gelcoat & polyflake damage including holes, cracks, chips, airpockets, scrapes, gashes, spidering or "crazing", osmotic blistering a.k.a. "boat pox", scratches, "dock rash" and delaminations. If your boat has any type of fiberglass impact or structural damage, fractures, soft or rotted floors, transoms and/or stringers, we can help.
Have dull,chalked,faded gelcoat color? Let us rejuvenate it with our color restoration process!

Mobile service is available for yacht clubs & marinas.

Soda Blasting Service

QUICK PAINT REMOVAL FOR HULLS - OUTDRIVES - AUTOS- AUTO PARTS - FARM MACHINERY - and more!

What's under your bottom paint?
 
Bottom paints hide a lot; We've seen it! It covers previous repairs, osmotic blisters and other typs of hull damage. Some bottom paints have not been properly applied - flaking off and exposing a hull to water absorbtion and eventually potential osmotic blisters and hull failure. Heavy amounts of bottom paint on a boat will slow it down cutting down on fuel efficiency. 
Our Soda Blasting is the best Bottom Paint Removal system. It is Safe, Clean & Environmentally friendly! During the old bottom paint removal process we can professionally access the condition of your hull. We get to see every square inch of it! We can offer the best advise on how to keep your hull in great condition. With over 35 years experience we know how to correctly perform any type of fiberglass repairs if needed!

Sand Blasting - for heavy metal rust removal
Welding Service - Aluminum pontoon boat welding and pressure testing, skeg repair, cavitation plate repair, and certified stainless steel welding.

Manufacturer Warranty Repairs - We are an Authorized Repair Facility for many boat manufacturers.

Insurance Estimates - We work with all insurance companies furnishing them with important repair estimates and digital photos of damages as quickly as possible. The process of an INSURANCE CLAIM varies with each company.
Here is some helpful advise;
* Get the insurance information, names and addresses from the other party or parties involved in the accident, as soon as you sustain the damage. This could be another boat, a marina or another third party. Save this information.

  • We suggest you take pictures as soon as possible. We will also take photos during our evaluation. The claims representative from the insurance company may also take pictures, but it doesn't hurt to have pictures that you've taken immediately after the incident.
  • Call a claims representative from the insurance company to make your claim. The claims representative may come out to see damage and help you fill out the claims form, which will allow you to tell your side of the incident.
  • We have our own info form for you to fill out. It requires; Your infomation- Boat information; Make,Model & HID# (This will be on your Registration) - Your Insurance Company info;name,address Your CLAIM # - A insurance agent/contact person,their phone #,email address and fax # 
  • We will submit to your insurance a written estimate of what it will cost to repair your boat including photos. We provide as much detail as possible so the insurance claims people can fully understand the nature of the damage and the repair process needed to be done.
  • Most insurance companies will cover transport cost to repair facility and back.
  • Insurance company will review repair cost and if they have any questions will contact us.
  • Wait for your check to arrive from the insurance company. This may take only a few days or weeks. It will be processed only after all of the claims forms have been filled out and your claim has been approved.
  • Receive your check from the insurance company, which you can then use to repair your boat.

    We make every effort to get you back on the water as soon as possible!

Need advise?  We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding a potential purchase, care of your boat and/or referrals for your other boating needs.


"We have been serving boaters for over 37 years. We're boaters ourselves and understand your needs! "

      Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site. As always we look forward to helping you!

Dave and Dee Weakley

Contact us

413.665.7424 or 518.577.7799
email- boatrepair@aol.com
 

                                        Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.  Sat. & Sun. by appointment

We use MAS Epoxies
www.masepoxies.com 
 
We use the best Compounds & Sealer Glaze
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Gelcoat and Fiberglass Repair Training

 
Learn All Aspects of Gelcoat Repairs

Grinding - Mixing - Catalyzing - Spraying - Sanding - Compounding - Buffing - Tools & Materialsto use

Training is all "hands on", not a classroom setting, no video to watch.
 You will learn the right way to repair boats.


This is a great class for Boat Owners, Dealerships, Marinas, Body Shops & Yachts Clubs

"Give me a call, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain"  Call us for more info

"I can't even begin to thank you enough for your class! After losing my partner, who did all our Gel-Coat work, I was certainly concerned as to who would finish our repaired projects. After taking your class I am able to turn out better work than we had in the past and without all the problems we had been having. You not only provided excellent hands on training but also explained what we were doing to cause the problems we were having in the past. We are now turning out a better product than we ever had!
I would certainly recommend your class not only for new people to the profession but also as a refesher to others in the business as well!"  S.R. President of a ny boat repair facility


" Thanks again for coming up to our marina for the training class/repair. I learned a lot. The customer was astonished to see how well the repair turned out."  Service Manager


 


Dave and student during Gelcoat Training Class
Mastercraft before restoration
Restoration complete with new grahics
Red paint being removed
Red paint removed- New black gelcoat applied and sanded
Stringray hit by tree limb
Repair begins by grinding out broken fiberglass
Repair completed
1986 Correct Craft Ski Nautique Before restoration project
Ski Nautique was completely restored inside & out. Additional images of repair process are available.


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American Boat Restoration Mobile Soda Blasting Service --- With over 37 years of gelcoat and fiberglass repair experience I can expertly determine any problems you may have with your hull.
Trawler with heavy flaking bottom paint
Hull is tented during Soda Blasting procedure
Soda blasting removed hundreds of lbs of old bottom paint. The hull was examined carefully- note previous repair was unknown to boat owner. He was happy to see the repair was done correctly. Hull was sanded and is ready for epoxy barrier and new bottom paint.
Soda Blasting - safe, environmentally friendly Bottom Paint Removal
The boat is tented - leaving no mess on the ground - nothing left behind but footprints!
1971 19' Donzi Bench Seat Hornet arrives for restoration project
 
Restoration of Donzi completed
Mach 1 needing some TLC
Gelcoat color restored,new decals & ready to hit the water!
boat came in contact with a boat lift
After repair by American Boat Restoration
 
Dull Checkmate. Dbl click image
Restoration completed
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