American Boat Restoration Fiberglass Boat Repair

When only the best will do

American Boat Restoration

 Certified Fiberglass Boat Repair

Soda Blasting


 Gelcoat and Multi-Color Polyflake Service

Color Restoration - Gelcoat refurbishing

Gelcoat & Fiberglass Repair Training


"We'll keep you looking good on the water"    

Serving  Massachusetts - Connecticut- Eastern Upstate NY & Beyond


Soda Blasting - safe, environmentally friendly Bottom Paint Removal
The boat is tented - leaving no mess on the ground - nothing left behind but footprints!
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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"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
also available on line  
www.boatingonthehudson.com


 


Dave restoring a Halman sailboat

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
- 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!

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

American Boat Restoration is fully insured.

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


 518.577.7799
   Email us -
boatrepair@aol.com 

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


 

                                                         We use MAS Epoxies www.masepoxies.com

 Need a marine survey? Visit coastmarineservices.com


 




Gelcoat and Fiberglass Repair Training

 
Learn All Aspects of Gelcoat Repairs


Grinding - Mixing - Catalyzing - Spraying - Sanding - Buffing

Tips on best tools & materials to use - All training provided at your location

This is a great one day class for Boaters, Dealerships, Marinas, Body Shops & Yachts Clubs

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

" 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



 


Stringray hit by tree limb
Repair begins by grinding out broken fiberglass
Repair completed
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
Image: 
Mobile repair service


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