Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Marine Repair & Refit Services
Established in 1989, Goodacre Boat Repairs & Refits is a family-owned business renowned for its excellence in marine repair and refit services. With a team of skilled craftsmen based in Portsmouth, we have delivered high-quality solutions globally, from Turkey to Thailand and Grenada to Greenwich. Our expertise spans GRP, wood, steel, and composite materials, with accreditations from leading insurance companies and manufacturers. We pride ourselves on problem-solving flexibility, having undertaken complex projects in challenging environments, including post-hurricane repairs and superyacht restorations.Our commitment to invisible repairs, colour-matching precision, and customer-centric service has earned recognition in publications like The Guardian and Motor Boats Monthly. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure every project meets exacting standards, whether in our Port Solent facility or on-site worldwide.
Services
Yacht Repair
Refit Services
Gelcoat Painting
Antifouling
Custom Moulding
Teak Decking
Osmosis Treatment
Emergency Repairs
Superyacht Resprays
Wood Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1989 with a global reputation for quality repairs
- Approved by leading insurance companies and marine manufacturers
- Flexible problem-solving team operating worldwide
- Specialists in GRP, wood, steel, and composite materials
- Award-winning craftsmanship featured in major yachting publications
Associations and certifications
- Navigators and General
- Sunsail Worldwide
- Cranchi Motorboats
What people say
Invisible repairs
High-quality workmanship
Swift emergency response
Global flexibility
Expert colour matching
Services
Yacht Repair
Specialising in GRP, wood, and steel repairs, we restore yachts to original condition using precision colour-matching and structural reinforcement. Our team handles collision damage, fire restoration, and osmosis treatment with invisible results. Clients benefit from insurance-approved workmanship and global service availability.
Superyacht Refit
Comprehensive refits for superyachts, including teak decking, upholstery, and system upgrades. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques for hull resprays, interior redesigns, and mechanical enhancements. Projects maintain aesthetic integrity while improving performance and longevity.
Gelcoat Painting
Advanced gelcoat application and colour-matching for seamless finishes. Our specialists address depth variations to ensure visual consistency. Services include AwlGrip-approved painting and antifouling treatments, transforming aged hulls into like-new condition.
Emergency Repairs
Rapid-response solutions for storm, collision, and fire damage worldwide. We mobilise teams to remote locations, as demonstrated in post-Hurricane Ivan repairs. Services include structural reinforcement, water damage mitigation, and urgent relaunch preparations.
Custom Moulding
Creating bespoke GRP, carbon, and composite components for marine and architectural projects. From church spires to superyacht tables, we replicate intricate designs with durable materials. Projects combine artistic precision with functional longevity.
Questions
What types of boats do you repair?
We handle GRP, wood, steel, and composite vessels including yachts, superyachts, motorboats, and commercial craft.
Can you perform emergency repairs abroad?
Yes, our team mobilises globally for urgent repairs, with recent projects in Grenada, Turkey, and Thailand.
Are you approved by insurance companies?
We're approved repairers for Navigators and General, Sunsail Worldwide, and Cranchi motorboats.
Do you handle superyacht projects?
Yes, we've resprayed 29m Moonen superyachts and completed full interior refits for luxury vessels.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Portsmouth, we work globally from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and Far East.
