Your boat hit a dock. A grounding cracked the hull. A trailer strap snapped on the highway. We fix collision damage that other shops refuse.
Did your boat get slammed into a dock? Did a trailer strap snap on the highway and leave gashes down the hull? Did you run aground and crack the bottom? Collision damage happens fast, but the structural damage runs deep. A visible crack means the gel coat failed, the laminate fractured, and the core is compromised. Sometimes the worst damage is hidden - moisture already wicking into layers you can't see, fiberglass beginning to delaminate, structural integrity weakening beneath a cosmetic surface.
You called around and heard the same thing. Body shops said "we don't do boats - try a marine dealer." Marine dealers quoted months of wait time or said they'd outsource your collision repair and hand you a markup. A general shop used body filler and automotive paint on your hull - and the repair looked wrong, performed wrong, and started failing within a season. When other companies say no, we say yes.
Fiberglass Worx specializes in what others won’t touch. We perform full structural rebuilds using marine-grade fiberglass mat and resin with our proprietary bonding compounds. Your collision damage gets fixed right the first time. We work directly with insurance adjusters to coordinate claims. Our 4–6 week turnaround gets you back on the lake while dealerships are still scheduling appointments. Our team brings over 20 years of combined fiberglass experience, and our dedicated indoor facility means consistent quality regardless of Colorado weather.
We work on Tige, Centurion, Mastercraft, Malibu, fishing boats, bass boats, day cruisers, sailboats, jet skis, and watercraft of all sizes.
Explore our Boat Repair Services page to see the full range of boat services we offer.
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Every collision repair follows our proven 6-step process in our dedicated indoor facility.
Bring your boat to our shop at 7685 Dahlia Street in Commerce City. We inspect the collision damage with you and assess the full scope - visible cracks, structural compromise, whether the impact has hidden damage beneath the surface. We give you an free* honest assessment on the spot, a realistic cost range, and a timeline. No phone quotes - because collision damage needs to be seen and touched to understand how deep it goes.
We photograph everything to adjuster standards and create a detailed repair scope. We check for hidden damage - moisture intrusion, core compromise, laminate fractures, delamination beginning at the impact site. If insurance is involved, we document and coordinate directly with the adjuster. You don't play middleman. We handle it. Most boat collision and comprehensive policies cover dock impacts, grounding damage, and trailer accidents.
We grind down the damaged fiberglass around and beneath the impact point to reach solid, sound material. For collision damage, this means removing all cracked gel coat, fractured laminate, compromised core, and any delaminated sections. This step takes time because we won't rebuild over weak material. Rushing prep leads to weak repairs. We don't rush.
Using marine-grade fiberglass mat saturated with premium resin and our proprietary bonding compounds, we rebuild the damaged hull from the inside out. Multiple layers, proper saturation, controlled curing conditions in our climate-controlled facility. For collision damage, we often rebuild the core and add reinforcement to match the original structural design. The repair ends up stronger than the original factory lamination.
Once the structural work cures, we apply gel coat and match your boat's original color. Gel coat is not automotive paint - different pigment profiles, different cure chemistry, different UV durability. We analyze your boat's specific gel coat under different lighting conditions and mix custom blends on site so the collision repair disappears into the surrounding hull.
We inspect every repair before you pick it up. We check structural integrity, color accuracy, surface finish, and adhesion. We walk you through what the collision did, how we repaired it, how the repair will perform, and what to expect. Then we get your boat back to you in 4-6 weeks.
* A free on-site assessment is provided at no charge. A detailed written estimate, if requested, is $175
| Repair Factor | Fiberglass Worx | Dealership | General Body Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround Time | 4–6 weeks | 4–8 months | 4–6 weeks (poor quality) |
| Structural Expertise | Full rebuilds, marine-grade materials | OEM parts, higher costs | Filler, inadequate adhesives |
| Finish Material | Gel coat (proper marine finish) | Gel coat if done in-house | Automotive paint on fiberglass hull |
| Insurance Coordination | Direct adjuster communication | Limited coordination | Minimal insurance experience |
| Cost | Competitive, transparent pricing | Premium pricing | Lowest quote, lowest quality |
| Facility | Indoor, climate-controlled | Mass production | Variable conditions |
| Warranty | Structural integrity guaranteed | Factory warranty | Limited backing |
Fiberglass Worx fixes boat collision damage that other shops refuse. We handle dock impacts, grounding damage, trailer accidents, and hull fractures. We coordinate with insurance adjusters, use marine-grade materials and gel coat finishes, and bring 20+ years of fiberglass expertise to every collision repair. Tell us what you need and we will handle the rest.
Everything you need to know about boat collision repair at Fiberglass Worx.
Cost depends on the impact severity and damage location. Minor dock damage and gel coat cracks typically run $500-$1,500. Moderate hull impacts with some laminate fracture range from $1,500-$4,000. Major collisions with core compromise and structural damage can cost $4,000-$10,000 or more. We provide free verbal estimates in person - no phone quotes, because impact damage varies widely.
Most collision repairs are completed within 4-6 weeks from start to finish. That includes damage assessment, surface prep, structural rebuild, resin curing, gel coat application, finishing, and quality inspection. Marine dealers often quote months or outsource the work entirely. We're faster without cutting corners.
In most cases, yes. Boat insurance with collision or comprehensive coverage typically covers dock impacts, trailer accidents, grounding damage, and impact fractures. We document the collision to adjuster standards and can work directly with marine insurance adjusters. Contact your insurer to confirm coverage, then bring your boat in for a free estimate.
Gel coat is specifically engineered for marine environments - different pigment profiles, different cure chemistry, different UV durability. Automotive paint doesn't bond properly to fiberglass, yellows faster in saltwater and high UV, and fails within a season on boats. Shops that use automotive paint on collision repairs are cutting corners. We use gel coat and color-match on site.
Body shops lack marine fiberglass expertise and liability insurance for boat work. Marine dealers often outsource collision repairs rather than handle them in-house, which adds time and cost. We have the specialized training, equipment, materials, and confidence to handle collision damage that others refuse.
No. Every collision is different. A photo or description can show a crack, but it cannot tell you how deep the impact went, whether the core is compromised, how far the laminate fractured, or whether moisture has already infiltrated the damaged area. Free verbal estimates at our shop give you an honest, accurate answer - not a guess.
Colorado's high-altitude UV is 15-20% more intense than at sea level, which puts extra stress on gel coat and can cause the repair to fail if it wasn't done properly. The freeze-thaw cycle is worse - water gets into collision cracks during warm days, freezes and expands overnight, widening the damage further. This is why our climate-controlled facility and proper resin curing matter so much.
We handle collision damage on virtually every fiberglass boat - Tige, Centurion, Mastercraft, Malibu, fishing boats, bass boats, day cruisers, sailboats, jet skis, and more. Whether your collision is a dock impact, grounding, or trailer accident, the marine-grade repair process is the same.