Bring aging and neglected boats back to life with full-scope fiberglass restoration.
Your boat spent years in storage. The hull has multiple cracks. The gel coat is chalked and faded from Colorado's intense UV. The transom feels soft and mushy. The stringers are deteriorating. Multiple sections need fiberglass rebuilding, not just cosmetic touch-ups. You called around and heard the same answer: the boat is not worth fixing. Buy new instead.
Nobody wants to touch it. Marine dealers said the scope is too big for their schedule. General fiberglass shops said they only do spot repairs, not full restorations. You looked at new boat prices and felt sick. A comparable boat costs $50,000 to $100,000. Your boat is worth $25,000 to $80,000. A $5,000 to $15,000 restoration makes far more financial sense than replacement. When other companies say no, we say yes.
Fiberglass Worx specializes in full-scope boat restoration. We rebuild structural fiberglass - transoms, stringers, hull sections - using marine-grade fiberglass mat and premium resin with proprietary bonding compounds. We handle water damage remediation, core replacement where needed, and complete gel coat restoration. The difference between us and piecemeal shops: we do the entire restoration in-house with one crew and one standard. Most shops either do structural work or cosmetic work, or they outsource half the job to another shop. We do both. 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.
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Every restoration 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 walk through the entire boat - hull, deck, transom, stringers, gel coat - and give you an honest assessment of what needs work and what condition each section is in. We identify structural versus cosmetic damage, prioritize repairs by urgency, and provide a realistic cost range and timeline. No phone quotes - full restoration requires in-person inspection.
We create a detailed scope of work that breaks down each section of the restoration. We photograph everything and document the condition before we start. We prioritize repairs so structural work happens first, then cosmetic. If insurance is involved for storm or accident damage, we document to adjuster standards and coordinate directly. You don't play middleman. We handle it.
We focus on the bones - transoms, stringers, hull sections, and any areas with compromised core. We grind down to solid material, assess how much laminate needs rebuilding, and prioritize safety and longevity over speed. If the core is water-logged, we replace it. If the laminate is delaminated, we remove it and rebuild. This step takes time because rushing leads to weak restoration.
Once structural repairs cure, we address gel coat damage, cracks, chalking, and oxidation. We sand, fill, and rebuild surfaces to prepare for finishing. We may need to rebuild sections that were damaged by UV or weathering. This is precision work - the foundation for a finish that lasts.
We apply fresh gel coat and match your boat's original color. Gel coat is not automotive paint - different pigment profiles, different cure chemistry, different UV durability for boats. We analyze your specific gel coat under different lighting conditions and mix custom blends on site. Then we wet-sand and polish so the finish blends seamlessly with the original.
We inspect every section of the restoration before you pick it up. We check structural integrity, color accuracy, surface finish, and adhesion on every repair. We walk you through what was done, how the restoration will perform, and what to expect. Then we get your boat back to you in 6-10 weeks.
| Repair Factor | Fiberglass Worx | Dealership | General Body Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Scope In-House | Structural and cosmetic, one team | Likely outsource structural work | Poor quality cosmetic |
| Turnaround Time | 4–10 weeks | 4-8 months or longer | Varies widely, often 3+ months |
| Fiberglass Expertise | Full rebuilds, transom, stringers, hull | May outsource the structural work | Limited skills |
| Finish Material | Gel coat (proper marine finish) | Gel coat if done in-house | Inconsistent finishes from different shops |
| Insurance Coordination | Direct adjuster communication | Limited coordination | Minimal insurance experience |
| Single Point of Accountability | Direct communication from start to finish | Limited if outsourcing | No single point of accountability |
| Cost | Competitive, transparent pricing | Premium pricing with outsource markup | Lowest quote, lowest quality |
| Facility | Indoor, climate-controlled | Mass production | Variable conditions |
Fiberglass Worx restores boats that other shops won't touch. We rebuild structural fiberglass, replace transoms, repair stringers, and restore gel coat - all in-house with marine-grade materials and 20+ years of fiberglass expertise. Your boat is worth saving. Tell us what you need and we will handle the rest.
Everything you need to know about boat fiberglass restoration at Fiberglass Worx.
Cost depends on how much damage needs repair and how many sections of the boat are involved. A partial restoration covering one to two major areas typically runs $5,000-$10,000. Full hull and structural restoration for heavily neglected boats can run $10,000-$15,000 or more. We provide free verbal estimates in person so we can give you an accurate breakdown based on what your boat actually needs.
Most restorations are completed within 6-10 weeks from start to finish. That includes structural repairs, surface prep, resin curing at each stage, gel coat application, finishing, and quality inspection. The timeline depends on scope - a partial restoration takes less time than a full hull rebuild. We prioritize structural work first, then cosmetic, so you get a boat that is solid and looks right.
In most cases, yes. A new comparable boat often costs $50,000 to $100,000 or more. If your boat is worth $25,000 to $80,000 and needs $5,000-$15,000 in restoration, the math is clear - restoration saves money and gives you a boat you know and trust. Plus, restoration gets your boat back faster than the new boat ordering and delivery process.
Everything. Hull cracks and damage, structural fiberglass rebuilds, transom replacement, stringer repair, core replacement where water-damaged, water intrusion remediation, gel coat restoration across the entire boat, color matching, and final finishing. We assess what needs work and prioritize by safety and longevity. Some boats need every section touched. Others need targeted restoration on specific problem areas.
We can restore virtually every fiberglass boat - Tige, Centurion, Mastercraft, Malibu, fishing boats, bass boats, day cruisers, sailboats, jet skis, and more. The limiting factor is whether the core structure is salvageable. If the entire inner laminate is compromised or the stringers are completely rotted, the restoration cost approaches new boat cost and we'll tell you that. But most boats are worth restoring. We've brought back boats that looked hopeless.
Structural first, cosmetic second. We fix the bones - transom, stringers, hull damage - before we address gel coat or surface cracks. A boat that is structurally sound but cosmetically rough is still a functional boat. A boat that looks perfect but has a soft transom or compromised stringers is a liability. Safety and longevity come first.
Absolutely. Colorado's high-altitude UV is 15-20% more intense than at sea level, which degrades gel coat faster and causes oxidation, chalking, and fading. The freeze-thaw cycle is brutal - water infiltrates cracks during warm days, freezes and expands overnight, widening damage and pushing moisture deeper into the laminate. Boats stored outdoors are especially vulnerable. Restoration addresses the damage UV and freeze-thaw create.
We restore virtually every fiberglass boat - Tige, Centurion, Mastercraft, Malibu, fishing boats, bass boats, day cruisers, sailboats, jet skis, and more. If it is fiberglass and has structural damage or significant gel coat degradation, we can restore it. The same restoration process and marine-grade materials apply regardless of brand or size.