Fiberglass Repair Sarasota

Fiberglass Repair & Boat Painting for Sarasota Boaters
Sarasota is beautiful for boating and hard on boats. Strong sun fades and chalks gelcoat, tight marina slips and docks cause dock rash, and oyster bars and shallow flats in Sarasota Bay can gouge a hull. McKeever's Marine fixes all of it in-house at our Bradenton shop, about a 20 to 30 minute drive from Sarasota on US-41 or I-75.

Fiberglass and Structural Repair
We repair impact damage, stress cracks, blisters and soft spots. We grind out the damage, rebuild it with new fiberglass and fair it smooth so the repair is strong and hard to spot. We also handle the big jobs, including rotten transoms and stringer repairs. If your deck feels soft or your transom flexes when the motor is trimmed, water may have gotten into the core, and the sooner it's fixed the better.

Gelcoat Repair and Color Matching
Years of Gulf Coast sun can turn shiny gelcoat dull and chalky. We repair chips, gouges and spider cracks, match the color so the fix blends in, and bring tired finishes back with sanding, compounding and polishing.

Boat Painting
When polishing can't save the finish, we paint. We do:

  • Full repaints
  • Complete color changes
  • Deck painting
  • Bottom painting to keep growth off your hull

Boats kept in the water around Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key and Siesta Key grow barnacles and slime fast, so a good bottom job helps the boat run better. We always repair the fiberglass and gelcoat underneath first, so the paint lasts.

Insurance Repairs Welcome
Hit something near the passes, or got storm damage? We do insurance repair work and can provide the estimate your insurance company needs.

Frequently Asked Questions
How much will my repair cost? It depends on the size and depth of the damage. Send photos for a rough idea, and you'll get a firm quote once we see the boat in person.
Should I fix the gelcoat or paint the boat? Small repairs are usually best done in gelcoat so they match. Large faded areas or a new color usually call for paint. We'll give you an honest answer.
How long will it take? It depends on the job and how busy the shop is. We'll give you an honest time estimate at drop-off.

Get a Quote
Call or text 941-718-5572 with a wide photo and a close-up of the damage, or photos of the whole boat if you're thinking about paint. Insurance job? Let us know. You can also email mckeeversmarine@gmail.com.
McKeever's Marine, Voted Bradenton's Best (Bradenton Herald Silver, Boat Service/Repair, 2025 and 2026)
3232 26th Ave E, Unit D, Bradenton, FL 34208
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm by appointment, Sunday closed
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Calm marina with yachts docked under a clear sky.