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Mercer Island, King County
Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair in Mercer Island
From gelcoat chip touch ups to structural hull repair, we restore fiberglass back to factory finish. Color matched gelcoat, proper layup, and mobile service so your boat never leaves the water unless it has to.
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Mercer Island Mobile Service
What Fiberglass & Gelcoat in Mercer Island Includes
Structural and cosmetic fiberglass work at your slip. Every job in Mercer Island is mobile dockside service. We come to your marina, slip, dry storage, or driveway with a fully equipped truck.
Fiberglass and gelcoat repair in Mercer Island is mostly about the damage local boats actually see: trailer scrapes, launch ramp dings and dock rash at Mercer Island boat launch, cracked swim steps and stress cracks around hardware. We fix it at your slip, dock or driveway whenever the repair allows.
Mercer Island Local Coverage: Private docks and Lake Washington boathouses.
- Gelcoat color matching and spot repair
- Hull, deck, and transom structural repair
- Stress crack and spider crack restoration
- Blister repair and barrier coat application
- Non skid restoration and reapplication
- Mobile dockside service at your marina
Why Mercer Island Boaters Choose Divine Marine
Mercer Island private docks and boathouses mean we work in tight spaces. Color matched gelcoat repair, no haul out.
Mercer Island boats are almost all kept at private docks, lifts and covered boathouses along East Channel and the West Mercer shoreline. They are well protected from weather, but tight boathouse quarters, low light and limited dock access make every job a logistics exercise.
Common Mercer Island repairs include gelcoat chips and gouges, cracked swim platforms, transom and stringer work, non skid restoration and blister repair. Boats that see fresh water like high end cruisers, tow boats and dayboats kept in private boathouses and on lifts around the island each wear in different ways, and we plan the layup and gelcoat to match.
Mercer Island is a short run across I-90 from the Eastside, so island jobs fit easily between Bellevue and Seattle appointments.
Mercer Island Marinas & Launches
- Mercer Island boat launch
- Luther Burbank Park dock
- private boathouses
Areas We Serve In Mercer Island
- East Channel
- Luther Burbank Park
- private boathouses
- North End
- First Hill
- East Seattle
Photo Gallery
Fiberglass & Gelcoat Projects From Our Shop And The Docks
A sample of recent work. See more in the marine electronics & audio photo gallery.
Bayliner Transom Door
Bayliner finished door
WaveRunner Repair
Jet ski hull fiberglass damage
Hot Rod Repair
Hot rod fiberglass
Before: close view of shattered fiberglass and exposed wiring
Fiberglass and gelcoat repair, Mercer Island area
Cobalt fiberglass gelcoat repair
Fiberglass Repair project
Bayliner Restoration
Rotten transom
How It Works
How Mercer Island Jobs Run
Same process on every boat, whether it is a high end cruisers or a boat in a covered slip. Island owners use their boats for Seafair and late summer evenings, so we see most requests in spring and right after Labor Day.
Send Photos Of The Damage
Photos of the chip, crack or impact area plus the boat location in Mercer Island let us plan materials and gelcoat color before arriving.
Written Repair Estimate
We quote the repair in writing, including whether it can be done in the water, on the trailer or needs a short haul out.
Repair, Fair & Color Match
Damaged laminate is ground out, rebuilt with proper layup, faired and finished with tinted gelcoat matched to the hull.
Final Buff & Inspection
The repair is wet sanded and buffed, then inspected with you so it blends with the rest of the boat.
Fast Facts For Mercer Island
- County: King County, WA
- Waterways: Lake Washington, East Channel and West Mercer shoreline
- Launches & marinas: Mercer Island boat launch, Luther Burbank Park dock and private boathouses
- Neighborhoods: North End, First Hill, East Seattle, Mercerwood and South End
- Water type: Fresh water
- Base: 611 4th Ave Ste 201, Kirkland
Customer Reviews
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Brandon Nixon
Google · 2 years ago
Google review
Shane at Divine replaced the Fusion stereo and speakers on my boat. He did an incredible job guiding me to the right solution and then doing the install. He was mobile so the experience was quite convenient and the workmanship was of the highest quality. In addition, he gave me recommendations to other service providers to do repairs on my boat. My experience was terrific and I highly recommend Shane and Divine.
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Pablo Majernik
Google · a year ago
Google review
Shane was great! Very knowledgeable about audio and electronics, great suggestions for products. Best of all, he picked up my boat and returned it the very next day with all new sound system! Really happy with the update so far!
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Kevin Godfrey
Google · 2 years ago
Google review
Shane is wonderful to work with. He put a much needed upgraded sound system on my yacht in Lake Union and some other nice gadgets. Beautiful workmanship.
Fiberglass & Gelcoat FAQ: Mercer Island
Common questions from Mercer Island boat owners about fiberglass & gelcoat.
Can you color match gelcoat on my Mercer Island boat?
Yes. We tint gelcoat on site to match the existing finish, including faded and oxidized colors common on boats used on Lake Washington. Small chips blend in after sanding and buffing, and larger repairs are faired before the final gelcoat.
Does my boat need to be hauled out for fiberglass repair in Mercer Island?
Usually not. Most gelcoat, swim step and topside repairs are done at the slip, dock or on the trailer in Mercer Island. Below waterline structural work or blister jobs may need the boat out of the water, and we coordinate that for you.
How long does a fiberglass repair take?
Cosmetic gelcoat repairs in Mercer Island usually take one or two visits. Structural work on transoms, stringers or hulls can take several days because each layer needs to cure properly, especially in the cool, damp weather around Lake Washington.
Can you work inside a covered boathouse?
Yes. Most Mercer Island boats are in private boathouses or on lifts. We bring compact equipment, portable lighting and protective covers for the dock and boathouse, and plan the job around tight access.
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Related Pages For Mercer Island Boaters
Full pricing, process, and photo galleries for this service.
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Other Services We Offer In Mercer Island
View the Mercer Island page for marine electronics installation & repair.
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Boat Recycling & Disposal
Fair cost scrapping and recycling for retired boats.