Hull & Fiberglass Repair in California
Browsing all marine service providers in California. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full California marine industry.
Hull damage ranges from cosmetic gelcoat dings to structural fiberglass repairs after a hard grounding. A reputable hull shop can color-match gelcoat, laminate new fiberglass to original spec, and address blistering or osmosis on older hulls. For composite or carbon hulls, look for a yard with documented experience in your hull material.
Marine service providers in California
No exact hull repair matches yet — these are the major marine shops in California.
Baja Marine Services, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
114 North Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90731
+1-310-530-1121Website
Bob's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1608 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
+1-209-551-2165Website
Charlotte Schmidt Yacht Sales
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-805-644-3100Website
City Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Pier 40 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
+1-888-966-0953Website
Extreme Speed and Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
+1 818-982-2220Website
Hansen Rigging
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2307 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
+1-510-521-7027Website
Pacific Coast Yachts
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2330 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619 787 7075Website
Svendsen's Marine & Industrial Supply
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-510-522-2886Website
Ullman Sails San Diego
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2040 Harbor Island Drive, CA
+1 619 268 1404Website
West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106
+1-619-225-8844Website
California Canoe and Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
409 Water Street, CA
+1-510-893-7833
Oceanside Marine Centre, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1550 North Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA
+1-760-722-1833
Frequently asked questions
- How long does fiberglass hull repair take?
- A simple gelcoat ding can be done same-day. Larger fiberglass laminate repairs typically take 3–10 days because layups need cure time between layers and final fairing/painting.
- What is hull osmosis and is it serious?
- Osmotic blistering happens when water permeates the gelcoat over years and reacts with hull resins. Surface blisters are cosmetic; widespread blistering can require peeling and re-laminating the entire hull below the waterline — typically a $10K–$40K job.
- Can a hull repair be invisible?
- A skilled gelcoat technician can match color and finish so closely that repairs are nearly undetectable. Sun-faded gelcoat is harder to match exactly; many yards recommend a partial topside paint to even things out.