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Lake Tapps, Pierce County

Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair in Lake Tapps

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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Mobile

We Come To Your Slip

20+ Yrs

Marine Experience

ABYC

Standards Followed

Fast

Written Estimates

20+

Years Experience

500+

Vessels Outfitted

5.0

Google Rating

100%

Warranted Work

Lake Tapps Mobile Service

What Fiberglass & Gelcoat in Lake Tapps Includes

Structural and cosmetic fiberglass work at your slip. Every job in Lake Tapps is mobile dockside service. We come to your marina, slip, dry storage, or driveway with a fully equipped truck.

We repair fiberglass and gelcoat for Lake Tapps boaters without the usual haul out and yard wait. Color matched gelcoat, proper layup and careful fairing mean the repair disappears, whether the boat is on Lake Tapps or parked in Bonney Lake.

Lake Tapps Local Coverage: Lake Tapps wake boat and ski boat community.

  • 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
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Bass Boat Floor Repair, Fiberglass Repair project by Divine Marine

Why Lake Tapps Boaters Choose Divine Marine

Lake Tapps wake and ski boats see hard surf landings and dock rash. We repair gelcoat, swim platforms, and stringer damage on site.

Lake Tapps is a reservoir ringed by private homes and docks. Water levels shift through the seasons and the summer sun is relentless, so fading gelcoat, oxidized pontoon logs and hard landing damage on surf boats are what we see most.

Common Lake Tapps 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 wake surf boats, ski boats and pontoons owned by lakefront homeowners in Bonney Lake and Sumner each wear in different ways, and we plan the layup and gelcoat to match.

Lake Tapps is our longest regular run, south on I-405 and SR 167 to Sumner and Bonney Lake, so we group Tapps jobs into dedicated days to keep the trip efficient.

Lake Tapps Marinas & Launches

  • Allan Yorke Park boat launch
  • Lake Tapps North Park
  • private community docks

Areas We Serve In Lake Tapps

  • North Park
  • Allan Yorke Park
  • Driftwood Point
  • Bonney Lake
  • Sumner
  • Tapps Island

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 Restoration, Rotten transom by Divine Marine

Bayliner Restoration

Rotten transom

Cadillac Fiberglass Roof, Fiberglass Repair project by Divine Marine

Cadillac Fiberglass Roof

Fiberglass Repair project

Stingray Boat, Stingray boat hull damage by Divine Marine

Stingray Boat

Stingray boat hull damage

Before: impact damage on the stern corner of a Malibu VLX

Before: impact damage on the stern corner of a Malibu VLX

Fiberglass and gelcoat repair, Lake Tapps area

After: stern corner rebuilt with gelcoat and trim restored

After: stern corner rebuilt with gelcoat and trim restored

Fiberglass and gelcoat repair, Lake Tapps area

Motorhome Rv Repair, Fiberglass Repair project by Divine Marine

Motorhome Rv Repair

Fiberglass Repair project

How It Works

How Lake Tapps Jobs Run

Same process on every boat, whether it is a wake surf boats or a boat in a covered slip. Lake Tapps boats come out in fall when water levels change, which makes October and November the natural window for winterization, storage pickup and repairs.

01

Send Photos Of The Damage

Photos of the chip, crack or impact area plus the boat location in Lake Tapps let us plan materials and gelcoat color before arriving.

02

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.

03

Repair, Fair & Color Match

Damaged laminate is ground out, rebuilt with proper layup, faired and finished with tinted gelcoat matched to the hull.

04

Final Buff & Inspection

The repair is wet sanded and buffed, then inspected with you so it blends with the rest of the boat.

Malibu Gelcoat Repair, Malibu boats by Divine Marine

Fast Facts For Lake Tapps

  • County: Pierce County, WA
  • Waterways: Lake Tapps, Snag Island coves and Driftwood Point
  • Launches & marinas: Allan Yorke Park boat launch, Lake Tapps North Park and private community docks
  • Neighborhoods: Bonney Lake, Sumner, Tapps Island, Driftwood Point and Church Lake
  • Water type: Fresh water
  • Base: 611 4th Ave Ste 201, Kirkland

Customer Reviews

4.4

Google rating

94%

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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.

Real reviews from Divine Marine customers · Google · Facebook

Fiberglass & Gelcoat FAQ: Lake Tapps

Common questions from Lake Tapps boat owners about fiberglass & gelcoat.

Can you color match gelcoat on my Lake Tapps boat?

Yes. We tint gelcoat on site to match the existing finish, including faded and oxidized colors common on boats used on Lake Tapps. 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 Lake Tapps?

Usually not. Most gelcoat, swim step and topside repairs are done at the slip, dock or on the trailer in Lake Tapps. 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 Lake Tapps 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 Tapps.

Do you really come all the way out to Lake Tapps?

Yes. We schedule dedicated Lake Tapps days and work at homes in Bonney Lake, Sumner and on Tapps Island, as well as near Allan Yorke Park and Lake Tapps North Park. Grouping jobs keeps the travel from adding cost to your bill.

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Mobile fiberglass & gelcoat across Pierce County and the rest of Western Washington. View all service areas.

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Other Services We Offer In Lake Tapps

Marine Electronics Installation & Repair

View the Lake Tapps page for marine electronics installation & repair.

Boat Detailing

View the Lake Tapps page for boat detailing.

Indoor Boat Storage

View the Lake Tapps page for indoor boat storage.