Marine Fiberglass and Gelcoat, LLC

03/30/2026

Season is almost here....call us if you can relate....we can help ..573-410-4299

03/18/2026

DNR and Mobile Fiberglass and Gelcoat Repair on Docks.

This post is long but it deals with a very important matter and one that we get calls on frequently.

We often get calls asking if we do mobile work on docks. We understand that it seems a hassle to take the boat out and transport it.
The problem is that it is illegal to perform the work on the dock. To explain why it is illegal, we are including this information.

In most cases,
It is illegal to perform fiberglass and gelcoat repair directly in the water at Lake of the Ozarks due to regulations designed to protect water quality. The practice is generally prohibited because of the risk of toxic materials and microplastics entering the lake.
Federal and state agencies, including the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mandate that hazardous materials, chemicals, and solid waste be prevented from contaminating waterways. Since fiberglass and gelcoat repair involves sanding, chemical resins, and other materials, the waste produced is considered a pollutant.
Here are the key regulations that prohibit this type of repair in the water:
Missouri Water Quality Standards (10 CSR 20-7.031): This state law prohibits discharging pollutants into Missouri waters. It states that waters must be free of "oil, scum, floating debris... and solid waste".
Missouri Solid Waste Management Law (Section 260.210): This law requires that solid waste, including materials from damaged boats, must be removed from the water and properly recycled or disposed of.
Clean Boating Act (CBA): Federal regulations enforced by the EPA and U.S. Coast Guard require boaters to use environmentally sound management practices to prevent incidental discharges of pollutants into the water.
Ameren Missouri regulations: Ameren manages the shoreline at the Lake of the Ozarks and has specific requirements for work done on docks and adjacent to the water. All work must comply with environmental laws.
Permitted alternatives for repair
Professional marine service: The safest and most compliant option is to have the boat professionally serviced at an authorized boatyard or marina that has the proper equipment to contain and dispose of waste materials.
Dry-docking: A professional can haul your boat out of the water and perform repairs on dry land, where proper containment procedures can be followed.
Minor, superficial repairs: A small, DIY gelcoat repair on a dry-docked boat may be permissible, but you must ensure all sanding dust and chemical waste is captured and disposed of properly. Never let any waste materials enter the water.

Please be careful when someone says they can fix your repair at your dock.
There are several local businesses who have shops to do the work.
If you choose not to use us, please do choose another reputable shop.

02/25/2026

Just a couple more days of voting for Best of at the lake ..thank you for all of your support ..

02/17/2026

WE MADE IT TO THE FINALS!!!!! The Best of the Lake Voting is in the finalist phase. Thank you all for voting and please start voting again today through March 2nd for the best at the lake. We are finalists in 2 categories: Gelpro (gelcoat) and Paint. You can vote once a day but you do need to vote in a minimum of 5 categories. Please click on the link below and register to vote. Once you have registered , you will just need to log in each day to vote. Thank you so much for taking the time to vote for us.
We really appreciate all of you and your business.
https://www.lakenewsonline.com/lakelifestyles-best-of/ #/group/3

02/17/2026

WE MADE IT TO THE FINALS!!!!! The Best of the Lake Voting is on in full swing. Thank you all for voting and please start voting again today through March 2nd for the final countdown. We are finalists in 2 categories: Gelpro (gelcoat) and Paint. You can vote once a day but you do need to vote in a minimum of 5 categories. Please click on the link below and register to vote. Once you have registered , you will just need to log in each day to vote. Thank you so much for taking the time to vote for us.
We really appreciate all of you and your business.
https://www.lakenewsonline.com/lakelifestyles-best-of/ #/group/34

02/16/2026

Spring is coming and that means summer is not far away... get your boat on our schedule so that you will be out having fun like us!!

02/13/2026

BOTTOM PAINTING- DO I HAVE TO???

Is bottom painting your boat necessary? If it is kept in the water and not on a lift, the answer is yes...here are a few reasons why:

*Prevents Marine Growth: The primary function is to stop organisms like barnacles, algae, and slime from attaching to the hull.
*Protects the Hull: By preventing fouling, bottom paint protects the boat's gel coat from damage and ensures its longevity.
*Fixes blisters:These are small pockets of water or air that form beneath the gelcoat on the hull, resulting in a blister-like appearance. Technically, boat blistering occurs due to osmosis when water penetrates the gelcoat or hull paint and reacts with the hull materials.
*Maintains Performance: A clean hull with no growth reduces drag, which helps maintain the boat's speed, fuel efficiency, and overall performance.

When should you bottom paint?

*Boats Kept in Water: Bottom paint is essential for boats left in the water for extended periods.
*Previously Painted Hulls: If a boat has been bottom painted before, it should remain bottom painted.

You should bottom paint a lake boat every 2 to 3 years.

We can come pick up your boat and return it to your dock after the work is completed.

Call us today and get your boat in before the spring rush.

Services provided:
Buff and wax
Bottom painting
Fiberglass and gelcoat work

We also work on jet skis.
Call us today ..573-410-4299.

02/05/2026

Thank you to all who voted for us in the 1st round of "Best of" at the lake. We made it through to the final round for Paint and Gel Pro . Voting begins on 2/16

01/21/2026

It's that time of year again. BEST OF THE LAKE! Please take a moment and vote for MARINE FIBERGLASS AND GELCOAT.
We are in 3 categories:
Boat detail(buff and wax and bottom painting)
Boat paint(fiberglass and gelcoat)
Gel pro(gelcoat)
Just click the image below. You can vote once everyday but you do have to vote in 5 categories each time(not my rules).
Thanks for your support and for voting.
Happy Boating!
https://www.lakenewsonline.com/lakelifestyles-best-of/ #/group/34

01/20/2026

We want to congratulate Jay Ferguson and John Mahacek for winning the raffle drawings for two $150.00 gift cards.
We appreciate all of our customers for trusting us to make your watercraft look new again.
Summer will be here soon. Contact us to get your boat/jet ski in before season starts.
573-410-4299

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