Gelcoat Chips & Scratches
Cosmetic damage from rocks, racks and launches, filled and color-matched.
Kayak Repair · Largo & Tampa Bay
Fiberglass Kayak Repair, Done Like a Boat.
Kayaks built from fiberglass and composites need the same professional repair techniques as larger vessels. Small cracks, worn keels, seam leaks and punctured hulls all compromise safety and performance. Captain Levi’s has the shop and boat yard space to repair your kayak properly and send it back to the water at full strength.
Kayak repair at our Largo yard
Common Kayak Repair Issues
What We Fix on Fiberglass Kayaks
Fiberglass and composite kayaks are light and fast, and that thin laminate shows wear quickly. These are the problems that come through the yard.
Cracked Seams & Leaking Joints
The hull-to-deck seam opens up over time; we reseal and relaminate it.
Hull Punctures & Breaches
Impact holes rebuilt with new fiberglass so the hull is watertight and strong again.
Worn Keel Areas
Keels dragged over shorelines and ramps wear thin; we build them back up.
UV Damage & Chalky Oxidation
Florida sun dulls the gelcoat. Compounded, polished and protected.
Delamination & Soft Spots
Layers that have separated are cut back and relaminated to restore stiffness.
How We Repair a Kayak
Small Hull. Same Standards.
Captain Dave and the crew repair kayaks with the same materials and sequence used on the boats in the yard.
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1
Grind & Clean
The damaged area is ground back to sound laminate and cleaned thoroughly.
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2
Laminate
New fiberglass fabrics wet out with epoxy or vinyl ester resin rebuild the hull.
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3
Fair with Epoxy Filler
Epoxy filler adds strength and brings the surface back to a fair shape.
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4
Gelcoat, Color-Matched
New gelcoat sprayed or brushed and matched to blend with the kayak hull.
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5
Wet Sand & Polish
Wet sanded, buffed and polished to a smooth, even finish.
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6
Skid Plates on Request
Protective skid plates or reinforcement strips added where the kayak takes the most wear.
Why Paddlers Choose Captain Levi's
Strength, Not
a Quick Patch
Proper fiberglass and gelcoat repair restores a kayak to full strength and performance and extends its years on the water. We have the yard, the tools and the materials to do it right.
50+ Years
Experience
Proven. Reliable. Local.
Family Owned &
Operated
Real People. Real Care.
Shop & Boat Yard
in Largo
Space and tools for repairs and full restorations.
Marine-Grade
Materials
Epoxy, vinyl ester, fiberglass fabrics, matched gelcoat.
Serving the Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay & Beyond
Bring your kayak to our Largo shop and boat yard, or ask about mobile service. Crews go out from Largo to paddlers and boaters throughout Pinellas County and Tampa.
- Largo
- Clearwater
- St. Petersburg
- Seminole
- Pinellas Park
- Dunedin
- Tampa
- All of Pinellas County
Kayak Need Fixing?
Send a few photos for a free quote, or call the yard.
CONTACT US
We’re Here to Help
Have a cracked, leaking or worn fiberglass kayak you want repaired? Fill out the form or give us a call — we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Your kayak 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.
Request a Free Quote
Tell us about your boat and the damage. We’ll get back to you quickly.