Boat bow crushed open after hitting a dock

Insurance Claims WelcomePinellas County, Florida

Insurance Claim Boat Repair in Pinellas County

Collision, storm, dock or trailer damage: we inspect the boat, put together the estimate and photos your adjuster needs, and repair it at our Largo shop or at your dock.

  • Serving Tampa BayLargo • Pinellas County
  • 50+ YearsExperience
  • Mobile & Shop ServiceWe Come to You
  • Trusted by BoatersAcross Florida
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“Capt. Dave handled all of the communication with the insurance company and even met with the surveyor to ensure they were all on the same page.”
Nick Fraser · Insurance claim
“Capt. Dave worked with progressive insurance and three different adjusters three different claims and got it all worked out”
Michael Einstein · Three hurricane claims
“…made it effortless for me the customer as they did the interaction with the insurance adjuster.”
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How a Claim Repair Works

Yes, We Handle Insurance Repairs, Start to Finish.

Captain Levi’s in Largo repairs insurance-claim boat damage for boaters across Pinellas County and Tampa Bay. Give us your claim number and photos of the damage. We inspect the boat, write a detailed estimate with photos for your adjuster, work with the adjuster or marine surveyor on the scope, then make the repair.

Your policy decides what’s covered, and your adjuster decides the payout. Our job is to show exactly what’s damaged, including what you can’t see, and repair it right.

Close-up of a cracked and crushed fiberglass hull side

Damage We Repair on Insurance Claims

Captain Levi’s technician repairing a damaged fiberglass hull
Our Claim Repair Process

From Claim Number to Finished Repair.

  1. Call With Your Claim

    Call 727-391-7639 with your claim number and a few photos of the damage.

  2. We Inspect the Damage

    At our Largo shop or where the boat is kept, including damage you can’t see.

  3. Estimate for Your Adjuster

    A detailed written estimate with photos, and we talk with your adjuster or surveyor.

  4. Repair & Finish

    Once the claim is approved, we repair it, then fair, gelcoat and color match it.

Right After the Damage

Four Things That Help Your Claim.

What you do in the first day or two makes the claim and the repair easier. If it’s safe, start here.

  • Photograph EverythingWide and close shots of every crack, scrape and hole, before anything is moved.
  • Get a Claim NumberCall your insurance company to report the damage and open the claim.
  • Stop Further DamageKeep water out and the boat afloat; ask your insurer before any major work.
  • Keep Every ReceiptTowing, salvage, haul-out or emergency costs may be part of the claim.

What Goes Into a Claim Estimate?

Adjusters need to see the damage and understand the repair. We document it so the estimate matches what’s really there, then repair it to the same standard as any job in our shop.

  • Photos of the damage, close up and wide
  • Sounding and moisture testing for damage you can’t see
  • A detailed written estimate of the repair
  • Direct contact with your adjuster or marine surveyor
  • Gelcoat color matched to the original finish
  • Repair at our Largo shop or at your dock, whichever fits

Cosmetic or Structural — What’s Damaged?

Cosmetic Damage

  • Scrapes, chips and gouges in the gelcoat
  • No flex when you press on it
  • Dry moisture readings
  • Rub rail or trim damage
  • Often repairable at your dock

Structural Damage

  • Cracks through the laminate
  • A soft or flexing area after the impact
  • Water in the core
  • Damage near stringers, transom or bulkheads
  • Usually repaired at our shop

Impact damage often runs past what you can see.Have the area sounded and moisture-tested before the scope of the claim is settled.

Why Boaters Choose Captain Levi’s

Experience You Can Count On.

  • 50+ Years ExperienceProven. Reliable. Local.
  • Family Owned & OperatedReal People. Real Care.
  • Marine-Grade MaterialsBuilt for Florida conditions.
  • Mobile & Shop ServiceAt your dock or at our shop.
Serving the Tampa Bay Area

Insurance Claim Boat Repair Across Tampa Bay

Based in Largo, Florida, we repair insurance-claim damage for boaters throughout Pinellas County, Tampa Bay and surrounding areas, at our shop or through our fully mobile service.

  • Largo
  • Seminole
  • Clearwater
  • Dunedin
  • St. Petersburg
  • Indian Rocks Beach
  • Tampa
  • And surrounding areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers.

Do you work with boat insurance companies?

Yes. Captain Dave has worked boat insurance claims with insurance companies, adjusters and marine surveyors for years. Give us your claim number and we’ll work with your adjuster on the estimate.

What do I need to start a claim repair?

Your claim number, your adjuster’s contact information if you have it, and photos of the damage. Call 727-391-7639 or send the photos with the quote form on this page.

Will the adjuster need to see the boat?

Often, yes. An adjuster or marine surveyor may inspect the boat at our shop or where it’s kept, and we’ll go over the damage with them.

Can I choose my own repair shop?

Usually, but your policy decides. Check with your insurance company or adjuster if you’re not sure.

Can I bring my boat to your shop for the claim?

Call us to talk about getting your boat to our Largo shop.

What kind of damage do you repair on claims?

Collision and impact damage, storm and hurricane damage, dock, lift and trailer damage, jet ski and PWC damage, and the gelcoat and color matching to finish it.

Filing a Claim on Your Boat?

Call Captain Levi’s with your claim number and a few photos, and we’ll take it from there.

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We’re Here to Help

Have a claim number and photos of the damage, or a question about how a claim repair works? Fill out the form or give us a call — we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Your boat deserves the best, and we’re here to make it happen.

  • 50+ Years ExperienceTrusted. Proven. Local.
  • Mobile ServiceWe come to you.
  • Family OwnedReal people. Real care.
  • Tampa BayLargo, FL & surrounding areas.

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