Boat Restoration & Gelcoat Repairs on the River Thames

Hull Gel is a UK specialist in cosmetic boat restoration.
With over 30 years’ expertise, we deliver invisible gelcoat and paint repairs, precision colour matching, teak deck restoration, stainless polishing and antifouling treatments.
Trusted by owners of motor cruisers on the River Thames.

A new boat with a red ribbon wrapped around it

The bow of a dutch steel cruiser on the river

Paint repairs

We offer colour matched paint repairs for your boat, dealing with chips, scuffs, thin paint, rust, crazing and other defects.

Our speciality lies in achieving flawless colour matching in gelcoat repairs, but if you prefer to handle repairs on your own or with your own professional, we can also provide colour matching as a separate service.

Gelcoat repairs

Colour-matched gelcoat repair services that restore the finish of your boat. Achieving flawless colour matching in gelcoat repairs is our specialty.

Ceramic coatings

Protect your boat's finish with our advanced ceramic sealing and hydrophobic coating applications, adding a layer of defence against the elements.

A machine polisher with a yellow soft wool pad next to shiny gelcoat

Surface correction

We are passionate about pursuing the ultimate surface, and our surface correction procedures are designed to eliminate imperfections, enhancing the overall look and feel of your boat.

Underneath a boat including antifouling and a shiny prop

Below the waterline

Ensure optimal performance by keeping your vessel's hull free from marine growth with our expert antifouling services.

From a small gel coat repair to a complete cosmetic overhaul of your boat, see more of the services we offer.

Services

We provide our boat restoration and protection services in the following marinas:

Hull Gel operates on the River Thames and provides boat repair services to many marinas in the vicinity, including:

Windsor Marina
Racecourse Marina Windsor
Penton Hook Marina
Bray Marina
South Coast Marinas
Your private mooring

Fully Mobile Operation:

Hull Gel is fully mobile with a well-furnished workshop containing the latest tools and the highest quality products. Ensuring we can meet your boat's restoration and maintenance needs with convenience and expertise.

At Hull Gel, we're passionate about bringing out the best in your luxury motor cruiser. Trust us to deliver excellence in every restoration and maintenance service we provide.

Bow of a luxury steel boat on the River Thames

Over the moon with the work provided, amazed you could get her looking so good. Thank you!

Emily D

She looks spot on, first-class! Really pleased. How on earth did you manage to sort out that huge blister on the gelcoat, wouldn't know you had been there.

Brilliant!

Terry G

Broom 42cl on the pontoon at Penton Hook Marina

It really has been an absolute pleasure working with you knowing that you shared our standards and we could trust you and your judgement absolutely in taking care of Enjoy.

K & S

Steel boat on the water at Penton Hook Marina

We have been delighted with the work you have done - your professionalism, attention to detail and skill are very much in evidence.

Bill & Sandy

Stevens Steel Boat on a mooring at Penton Hook Marina

Professional, competent, trustworthy and friendly. Choose this guy!

Emma K

Ready to restore your boat’s finish?

We can discuss your needs and options without obligation or expectations.

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