Certified Fiberglass Boat Repair

 Gelcoat and Multi-Color Polyflake Service

Color Restoration - Gelcoat refurbishing

Minor Gelcoat Repair Training


"We'll keep you looking good on the water"    

Serving Upstate Eastern New York & New England

1986 Correct Craft Ski Nautique Before restoration project
Ski Nautique was completely restored inside & out. Additional images of repair process are available.


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"Thanks so much for the top quality, professional work you have done to restore my boat. It is now 15 years old, but looks like new! I'll be proud to recommend you to others! "  a happy American Boat Restoration customer

American Boat Restoration was featured in BOATING worlds largest powerboat magazine  October 2004  "Ways to make an old boat new again"

 

Dave restoring a Halman sailboat

If boating is your passion, then we will keep your fiberglass or aluminum boat looking good season after season! Good fiberglass and gelcoat repair people did not start yesterday.It is an art that requires many years of dedication, time and patience. Our consistent high quality work is performed by skilled composite craftsmen with over 35 years experience.
We can provide certified fiberglass, gelcoat and multi-color polyflake boat repairs, restoration, refinishing and custom gelcoat color matching. We offer pinstriping/bootstripe, complete floor and/or carpet replacement & pontoon boat furniture replcement.

Have dull,chalked,faded gelcoat color? Let us rejuvenate it with our color restoration process!

Damage to your fiberglass or aluminum boat can be caused by unfortunate collision, dock, rock, wind, storm, trailer, expected "wear & tear", the sun and weather elements, family members, etc! We can repair,improve the looks and extend the life of your new or "seasoned" investment.

Our trained experts repair minor & major gelcoat & polyflake damage including holes, cracks, chips, airpockets, scrapes, gashes, spidering or "crazing", osmotic blistering a.k.a. "boat pox", scratches, "dock rash" and delaminations. If your boat has any type of fiberglass impact or structural damage, fractures, soft or rotted floors, transoms and/or stringers, we can help.

Mobile service available for yacht clubs & marinas.


Aluminum pontoon boat welding and pressure testing, skeg repair, cavitation plate repair, and certified stainless steel welding service available.

Manufacturer Warranty repairs - we are an authorized repair facility for many manufacturers
Insurance Estimates - We work with boat maunfacturers and all insurance companies furnishing them with important repair estimates and digital photos of damages. We make every effort to get you back on the water as soon as possible!

American Boat Restoration is fully insured.

Need advise? We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the purchase, care of your boat and/or referrals for your other boating needs.


"We have been serving the needs of boaters for over 35 years."

Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site. Our season is short - get your boat repaired during the off season.
We look forward to helping you!


Dave and Dee Weakley

518.864.5316 Cell- 518.577.7799 Email- boatrepair@aol.com


Upstate New York - PO Box 2733 Glenville,NY 12325-0733

 

"If your boat is not becoming to you...you should be coming to us!"


 Need a marine survey? Visit coastmarineservices.com


Member - Eastern New York Marine Trades Association - enymta.com


Learn All Aspects of Minor Gelcoat Repairs

Grinding - Mixing - Catalyzing - Spraying - Sanding - Buffing

Tips on best tools & materials to use - All training provided at your location

This is a great one day class for Dealerships, Marinas, Body Shops & Yachts Clubs

"Give me a call, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain"  Call us for more info


Be sure to read our monthly article 'Ask Dr.Gel" in
Boating On The Hudson & Beyond. 

1971 19' Donzi Bench Seat Hornet arrives for restoration project
Color Restoration in progress- will post more images when completed!
Custom swimplatform extentions
Mach 1 needing some TLC
Gelcoat color restored,new decals & ready to hit the water!
boat came in contact with a boat lift
After repair by American Boat Restoration
 
Formula - Multi Color applications
Dull Checkmate. Dbl click image
Restoration completed
Left - Decals removed showing fade & "chalking" - Right - Color restoration in progress - restored gelcoat
Bayliner Trophy suffering from "dock rash"
After our repair
Mobile repair service