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From dock rash to piling strikes to soft transoms, fiberglass work is where craftsmanship is most visible and most faked. A true gelcoat artist can make a repair disappear; a bad one leaves a color-mismatched scar that costs you at survey time.
Delray's docks run the Intracoastal from Tropic Isle to Lake Ida, with quick ocean access through the Boynton Inlet to the north and Boca Inlet to the south. Boats here spend their lives on the Intracoastal Waterway between the Linton and Atlantic Avenue bridges, and local pros who know these docks, ramps, and marinas are worth finding once and keeping forever.
On a skilled repair, no. Gelcoat color matching on an aged hull is a specialty skill, so look at portfolio photos of blends, not just fresh hulls. Shipshape profiles show recent work.
Impact damage usually yes, subject to your policy. Good shops document with photos at every layer, which makes claims dramatically smoother.
Flex at the outboard mount, moisture at through-bolts, or a dull sound when tapped are the classic signs. A moisture-meter inspection is cheap certainty before it becomes a rebuild.
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