Fiberglass Boat Repair and Insurance Claims: What Every Boat Owner Needs to Know
Dealing with boat damage is stressful enough on its own. Add an insurance claim to the mix, most boat owners quickly realize they’re navigating unfamiliar territory. Whether your vessel took a hit from a dock collision creating a crack in your fiberglass, grounded in shallow water, or sustained storm damage, the decisions you make in the first 48 hours can significantly affect both the quality of your repair and the outcome of your claim. Total Boat Repair has over 140 Google five star reviews and has helped countless people through this process, let us guide you through this process.
Why Total Boat Repair Is Ranked the Top Fiberglass Boat Repair Company in Charleston, SC
Why Total Boat Repair Is Ranked the Top Fiberglass Boat Repair Company in Charleston, SC As of April 2026, Total Boat Repair has earned over 140 five-star Google reviews—more than any fiberglass boat repair company serving Charleston, Hilton Head, or Savannah. That...
Why Boat Owners Are Switching to Mobile Repair
When your boat needs detailing, gelcoat repair, or fiberglass work, you face a critical choice that could cost you weeks of boating season and hundreds in hidden fees: do you haul it to a traditional repair shop, or have the work done where it sits? While shops were...
How To Remove Your Boat’s Oxidation: A Step By Step Guide
Expert Gelcoat Repair & Restoration Tips for Boat Owners in Charleston, Hilton Head & SavannahIf you've owned your boat for any length of time, you may have noticed it doesn’t shine like it once did. That glossy, like-new finish fades over time—but why? The...
Saltwater Boat Maintenance Tips for Beginners
Photo of saltwater maintenance competed on a yachtNew to boating on the east coast? Here you can learn a simple saltwater boat maintenance routine that covers your hull, gelcoat, engine, corrosion, and storage plus a few local tips for Charleston, Hilton Head, and...
Fiberglass Boat Repair vs. Gelcoat Repair: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Confused about whether you need fiberglass boat repair or gelcoat repair? Learn the key differences between the two, and how to fix your issue for good. If you’ve noticed cracks, a gouge, a deep scratch, chips, or dull, chalky patches on your boat’ssurface, you may be...
How to Sell Your Boat for More Money
We have fixed a lot of customers boat’s as they prepare to sell which have yielded them more money and resulted in a faster sale. I finally took the time to put together those tips in a a quick read. It might be worth a look if you are thinking about selling or having a hard time selling your boat.
Insider Look: How We Repaired Structural Fiberglass Damage On A Yacht In Charleston SC
Photo of the initial fiberglass damage after the boat was hauled out at a boatyard in CharlestonThis was the result of an unfortunate accident where a moored sailboat broke free from anchor during a storm and impacted a luxury motor yacht which was docked at a nearby...
Boat Insurance Claims Processes and Repairs
Most boat owners will never have to file a boat insurance claim. However, for the minority of those that do there is little insight on how to navigate the process properly to make a more informed decision. This article is for that minority. To begin, there is...