Gel-coat repair

[djlewis]

Anybody know someone who does significant gel-coat repair and refinishing? I've got a sizeable break and some smaller ones -- all taped over for now -- and could also use a good refinishing all around. I haven't the skill or place to do it myself.

There was a message some time back from someone who does this, but I fear it's gone with the archives to that great byte bucket in the sky. Joel at NESC might do it, but he's out of town right now, and I don't know for sure he'd take me on.

Thanks. --David.

[Tom Miner]

Here was one link from a previous message however I do not recall any discussion pro or con.

http://www.strazkayaks.com/

Tom M

[djlewis]

Yes.. I think that's the one who advertised here... he's in Kittery, and I recall that.

Anybody know anything about him? Nice website, at least!

Thanks. --David

[Bill Gwynn]

My Brother had some work done by Strazkayaks. One sizeable repair that had damage down to the kevlar. Also had them do a complete refinish (Buffing) while they were at it.

I believe he charged $100.00, and did a great job.

Bill

P&H Capella...All White

[Michael_Crouse]

Nice guy and he does nice work. His website has a picture of a boat that had it's front bulkhead moved for a taller paddler, that's my Foster Rowe Shadow.

Patrick Otten (last name?) used to do glass work too, maybe he still does? I think he's in Newton.

[markstephens]

David, you can also give Roger Crawford a yell at www.melonseed.com. He is in Marshfield and does all the gel-coat work for folks on the South Shore. He is an avid kayak enthusiast and basically works on kayaks as a side line from his main business which is the Melonseed Skiff. I understand his rates are very reasonable.

Mark

[djlewis]

Thanks to everybody for all the suggestions. I think I will give Strazkayaks a buzz, but the others sound good too. I have a call in to Patrick Otten, but I think he only does fairly minor work, and I haven't heard back yet.

--David