Fiberglass Repair & Boat Painting Near Palmetto

Palmetto boaters spend a lot of time in skinny water. Running the flats around Terra Ceia Bay, Snead Island and the mouth of the Manatee River means oyster bars, sandbars and the odd channel marker. When your hull takes a hit, our technicians can repair it. Our shop is just across the river in Bradenton, about 10 to 15 minutes over the US-41 or US-301 bridge.

• Oyster bar and sandbar damage to the hull and keel
• Dock, piling and trailer damage
• Gelcoat chips, cracks and color matching
• Soft decks and soft spots
• Transom and stringer repair
• Insurance repair work

• Full repaints and color changes
• Deck painting and nonskid
• Bottom painting for boats kept at docks and marinas on the river or Terra Ceia Bay

Boats kept in the water around Palmetto and Snead Island grow barnacles and slime fast in our warm water. A fresh bottom job helps your boat run faster, use less fuel and protects the hull. We'll recommend the right type of bottom paint for how and where you keep your boat.

Can you fix damage from hitting an oyster bar? Yes. That's one of the most common repairs we see. We'll check the hull and keel and quote the repair.

Do you work with insurance? Yes. We do insurance repair work for storm, collision and impact damage.

How long will it take? It depends on the job and how busy the shop is. We'll give you an honest time estimate with your quote.

Call or text 941-718-5572 with photos of the damage or the area you want painted, plus your boat's make, model and length. 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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