Hull & Fiberglass Repair in Illinois
Browsing all marine service providers in Illinois. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Illinois 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 Illinois
No exact hull repair matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Illinois.
Arete Renovators, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
3821 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
+1-773-610-4551Website
G & H Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2194 South Imboden Court, Decatur, IL 62521
+1-217-423-6684Website
Marine Services Corporation
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
+1-708-841-5660Website
The Boat Dock
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4600 Rising Moon Road, Springfield, IL 62711
+1-217-793-7300Website
Wauconda Boat and Service
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
231 East Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
+1-847-526-2203Website
National Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
5406 North Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Website
SkipperBud's North Point
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
215 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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SkipperBud's Sequoit Harbor - Boating Superstore
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1000 W. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002
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Boat House of Chicago
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
Marine Services Corporation
UnverifiedMarina · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
South End Boat Shop
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
The Boat Yard
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
IL
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.