Gelcoat & Paint Repairs — Restore Your Boat’s Finish

The finish on your boat is the first thing people notice — and after years on the water, it takes a beating. Sun, salt, impacts, and general wear all take their toll. At RS Shipwrights, we specialise in restoring fibreglass gelcoat and painted surfaces to a finish that looks fresh, clean, and professionally done.

Whether you’ve got a deep scratch from a dock incident, faded gelcoat from years in the sun, or areas where the paint has chipped or peeled, we can assess what’s needed and give you back the finish your boat deserves.

What we handle:

Gelcoat Repairs Gelcoat is the outer protective layer of a fibreglass hull, and repairing it properly requires experience with colour matching and surface preparation. We repair chips, scratches, cracks, and larger damaged areas, blending the finish carefully so repairs are as invisible as possible.

Antifoul Application Antifoul is essential for keeping marine growth off your hull and protecting your boat’s performance. We prepare the hull surface properly and apply quality antifoul products that give you reliable protection through the season.

Topside and Deck Paint For boats that have painted topsides or decks rather than gelcoat, we carry out professional preparation and repainting to restore the appearance and protect the surface.

Full Hull Refinishing If your hull has seen better days, a full refinish can transform the look of your boat. We’ll advise on the best approach — whether that’s a gelcoat restoration, a paint system, or a combination — and carry out the work to a high standard.

Our commitment: Getting a great paint or gelcoat finish is as much about preparation as it is about what goes on last. We don’t skip steps, and we don’t rush the process. The result should look great and last.

Contact us to discuss your boat’s finish and what’s possible.