Will the repair be visible?

On most gelcoat colours we can blend a repair so it's very hard to pick. Aged or metallic finishes are harder, and we'll be upfront about the likely result before we start.

Can you repair while the boat is in the water?

Above-waterline repairs, yes. Anything below the waterline needs the boat hauled out and dry, which we can coordinate alongside other haul-out work.

How do I know if my deck can be restored?

It comes down to the remaining thickness. We measure across the deck, and if there's enough teak above the fastenings, restoring it is usually the better-value option.

Should teak be oiled afterwards?

We generally recommend against heavy oiling. Correct cleaning keeps teak looking even and lets it silver naturally without trapping dirt.

Repairs service

Fibreglass & Gelcoat Repairs

Fibreglass and gelcoat repairs in Auckland: chips, cracks, star fractures and impact damage repaired properly and colour-matched to blend in.

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Fibreglass or gelcoat damage rarely stays cosmetic. Left open, cracks and chips take on water and spread. We grind back to sound laminate, rebuild with the correct resin and glass schedule, then colour-match and refinish the gelcoat so the repair blends into the surrounding surface.

What you get

Repaired back to sound laminate
Colour-matched gelcoat finish
Stops water getting in and damage spreading
Blended and polished to match the surrounding gloss

Common signs you need this

Chips, gouges or impact damage on the hull
Star cracks or crazing in the gelcoat
Dock rash along rubbing strakes and topsides
Old repairs that no longer match

How we do it

Step 1
Assess & prepare
Damage mapped, moisture checked and the area ground back to sound laminate.
Step 2
Laminate & fill
Rebuilt with the correct resin and glass schedule, then faired to the original shape.
Step 3
Colour match & finish
Gelcoat tinted to match, applied, cut back and polished to blend with the surrounding surface.

Ideal if…

You've had a knock, grounding or dock impact
You're preparing for sale or survey
You want damage fixed before it spreads
You're already hauled out

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Repairs service

Teak Deck Restoration & Replacement

Teak deck restoration in Auckland: recaulking, plug replacement and fairing to bring tired decks back, or new panels and full decks where they're needed.

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Teak decks wear from the caulking out. Once seams lift and plugs release, water tracks under the deck and the problem becomes structural. We measure the remaining teak thickness, then either restore the deck (raking out and recaulking seams, replacing plugs and gently fairing the surface) or replace worn panels or the full deck when there's no thickness left to work with.

What you get

Seam raking and marine-grade recaulking
Plug and fastening replacement
Panel or full-deck replacement options
Protects the substrate from water getting in

Common signs you need this

Caulking lifting, cracked or missing
Plugs popping and screw heads showing
Teak worn thin, cupped or splintering
Water tracking below deck

How we do it

Step 1
Survey & measure
Remaining teak thickness, seams and fastenings checked to decide whether to restore or replace.
Step 2
Restore or replace
Seams raked and recaulked and plugs replaced, or worn panels lifted and new teak laid and bedded.
Step 3
Fair & finish
Caulking trimmed flush, the deck lightly faired and cleaned to an even, natural finish.

Ideal if…

Your deck looks tired but the teak has life left
You have failing seams or leaks below
You want a staged, budgeted restoration plan
You're preparing for sale or charter

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Fibreglass & Gelcoat Repairs

Why choose Marine Detailing Company

Repaired back to sound laminate
We grind back past the damage and rebuild with the correct resin and glass schedule.
Colour-matched finish
Gelcoat is matched and polished to blend into the surrounding surface.
Teak decks too
From recaulking and plug replacement to new panels, we restore or replace tired decks.
Workshop or on site
Bring the boat to our Tamaki Marine Park workshop, or we'll work at your boatyard.

How it works

Repairs handled from enquiry to hand-back.

Send a repairs enquiry
Tell us what's happened and where the damage is. Photos help.
Agree the fix and book
We assess the repair, confirm a price and book a time.
We handle the repair
At our Tamaki Marine Park workshop or your boatyard, we repair, refinish and polish.
Inspect and hand back
We check the finished repair with you before it goes back in the water.

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Pairs well with

Finish the repair off and protect the rest of the boat.

Specialist Cut and Polish

Boat cut and polish in Auckland: multi-stage machine correction that removes oxidation and brings back deep gloss, without thinning your gelcoat.

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Antifoul Stripback & New System

Antifoul stripback in Auckland: failing layers removed back to a sound hull and a new, properly bonded antifoul system applied for long-term performance.

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Teak Cleaning

Teak deck cleaning in Auckland that lifts greying, mildew and ingrained dirt and brings back natural colour, without harsh bleaching that wears the timber.

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Service areas

Just ask us – we can come to you

Unit 1, Tamaki Marine Park, 36 Gabador Place, Mt Wellington, Auckland. You are also welcome to bring your boat to our workshop.

Half Moon Bay
Westhaven
Gulf Harbour
Silo Park
Tamaki Marine Park
Pine Harbour
Orams Marine
Pier 21
Orakei
Bayswater
OBC
Westharbour
+ more

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Call Harry King on 021 175 8174 or request your quote online.

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