Trailer sailer "Pixin"
Rudder fitting
The rudder was removed and the worn fitting filled with a metal composite filler, then redrilled to the correct M10 bolt size and refitted with new bolts.
Fibreglass and gelcoat, Currumbin Waters
Fibreglass Boat
Repairs Gold Coast
Hull damage, gelcoat, cracks, transoms and full restorations for boats, Jet Skis and SLSC craft, finished with the care of a surfboard shaper. Every job is done by Joe in our own factory. Insurance work welcome.
5.0 53 Google reviewsFree quote, no obligationWalk-ins welcome during shop hours
Why Cross Design
Marine composite work
A fibreglass and gelcoat workshop on the southern Gold Coast, run by a surfboard shaper. Boats, Jet Skis, SLSC craft, boards and carbon, under one roof.
Hull and gelcoat
Cracks, impact damage, transoms, floors and stringers, laid up in fibreglass in our own factory.
Surfboard-level finish
Gelcoat faired and colour matched by hand, with the same care Joe gives a surfboard.
No middlemen
“No middlemen, no shortcuts.” Joe, the head shaper, quotes and does every job himself.
Quote from your photos
Free and no obligation. Call or text 0422 435 689 and check the guide prices.
What we repair
The same fibreglass and carbon work that goes into our surfboards goes into Jet Skis, boats and SLSC craft. Laminating, fairing, gelcoat and finishing, all under one roof in Currumbin Waters.
We have been building and repairing composite craft since 2020. Bring it in, or call or text Joe and he will tell you what it actually needs.
Covered
Boats and tenders
Fibreglass hull repair, stress cracks, keels and strakes.
Gelcoat, paint and colour match
Chips and scrapes matched, sprayed, cut and polished back in. Boats are painted and resprayed here too.
Transoms and stringers
Structural repairs through the laminate, new backing plates.
Floors and decks
Floor replacement, seats, teak decks and fit-out.
Full restorations
Stripped back and rebuilt, like Cove, the restoration case study below.
Backing plate for rear transom
New backing plates fitted in the transom so the outboard mount is solid again.
Rudders and fittings
Rudders rebuilt, worn fittings filled and redrilled.
Carbon fibre
Carbon reinforcement and custom composite parts.
Also covered
- Jet Skis and PWCHull impacts and cracks, pump tunnels, chipped rails, decks and footwells.
- SLSC craftNipper boards, rescue boards and club craft kept in service.
- Other fibreglass repairsEven a caravan shower base and a business's pool.
- Insurance repairsSend photos and Joe will quote it.
Paint, resprays and colour matchingHorse float repairsAll services
Case study
Cove: A Full
Boat Restoration
A tired fibreglass boat came into the factory and left as Cove: stripped back to the hull and rebuilt with a new floor, an Indonesian teak deck, a new engine and a stronger engine mount.
Stripped back, then the new floor and teak deck. Drag to compare.
What was done
- Stripped back. Seats, fittings and the old floor came out, back to the hull.
- New floor and seats. Ply cut and fitted to tie the hull together, then new seats.
- Indonesian teak deck. Laid strip by strip, seams caulked, oiled by hand in rounds.
- New engine. "Big day! Installation of the new engine."
- Stronger mount. New backing plates where the old bolt went "straight through the fiberglass".
The outcome
Cove went in the water in August 2025. The engine mount is the lesson for every boat owner: a backing plate spreads the load of the outboard across the laminate instead of a few square centimetres, so fittings are the first thing Joe checks on every boat quote.
In the boat bay
Short films of boat work in the factory, from Joe’s Instagram @crossdesign.online.
Glassing a deck Cutting panels to size Stripped back to the hull Sanding back, by hand Deck detail work
Also through the factory
Customer Jobs
Trailer sailer "Pixin"
A hidden hole
Sanded back from the inside to find the hole, then repaired with three layers of fibreglass. The rudder blade was resprayed bright white to finish.
SLSC and insurance
Club craft and claims
Nipper boards and SLSC craft repaired, including a visiting family's nipper board fixed before their flight home. Insurance repairs are quoted from photos.
How to read the damage on a fibreglass boat Jet Ski hull repairs
Why owners trust Joe with their craft
One person, every repair.
The same hands that shape and glass Cross Design surfboards repair Jet Skis, boats and club craft, and every job is completed by Joe himself in the Currumbin Waters workshop.
Anything fibreglass
Jet Skis, boats, SLSC craft and nipper boards, carbon fibre, and the odd surprise: a caravan shower base and a business’s fibreglass pool.
Colour and gelcoat matched
“Painstakingly colour matching to the rest of the shower”, the same care goes into every gelcoat repair.
Insurance repairs
Insurance repair work is welcome. Send photos and Joe will quote what the craft actually needs.
Beyond surfboards
★★★★★
What a great business - highly quality work, went the extra mile. My Ski has never looked so good!
★★★★★
Amazing service from Joe! I sent a text about repairing a hole in our son’s Race One fibreglass nipper board whilst on holidays and he responded straight away. He managed to get it fixed within the tight timeframe we had before our flight home, which we really appreciated. The repair looks fantastic and the colour match is spot on. Great workmanship, quick turnaround and really easy to deal with. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Our repair for Joe was a bit different - our caravan shower base had cracked. Joe did a top quality repair, painstakingly colour matching to the rest of the shower. Highly recommend Joe for any type of fibreglass repairs. He is a pleasure to deal with also
How it works
From Photo
To Water
- 01
Send photos
Text close-ups of the damage and one wider shot to Joe on 0422 435 689, or just drop it in.
- 02
Free quote
A price and a straight answer on what the repair actually needs.
- 03
Book it in
Bring the craft to 2/14 Nuban St, Currumbin Waters.
- 04
Back on the water
Laminated, faired, colour matched and polished before you collect.
Boats
Fibreglass and gelcoat
| Repair | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Minor gelcoat chip | $150 to $300 |
| Small crack | $250 to $600 |
| Impact damage | $500 to $2,000 |
| Transom | $1,000 to $5,000+ |
| Floor replacement | $2,000 to $10,000+ |
| Structural stringer | $3,000 to $15,000+ |
| Full restoration | $5,000 to $30,000+ |
Ski and paddle
SLSC and surf skis
| Repair | Guide price |
|---|---|
| 1 ding | $220 |
| 2 dings | $290 |
| 3 dings | $350 |
| Split seam | $300 to $350 |
| Split seam (size dependent) | $120 to $250 |
| Venturi flute | $140 |
| Colour match | $50 to $300 |
| Extreme job | $600+ |
| Paddles | From $90 |
Jet Skis and everything else
Jet Ski hulls, PWC, tenders and other fibreglass are quoted from photos. Close-ups of the damage and one wider shot of the craft get you the fastest price.
Or text a photo to 0422 435 689.
Questions
Before
You Bring It In
Still unsure? Call or text Joe on 0422 435 689. More answers in the FAQ.
How much will my repair cost?
It depends on the craft and the damage. The guide prices above cover common boat, ski and paddle jobs. Send photos to 0422 435 689 and Joe confirms the exact price. The quote is free.
How long will it take?
It depends on the damage, from a gelcoat chip to a full restoration. Ask when you send the photos and Joe will give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Will the repair be invisible?
Colour matching is part of every job. On metallics and heavy flake Joe will tell you what is realistically achievable when he quotes.
Can you fix my boat or Jet Ski?
If it is fibreglass, composite or carbon, yes: any make of Jet Ski, boat, tender, SLSC craft, surf ski or paddle, plus other fibreglass such as shower bases and pools.
Do I need an appointment?
Not to talk it through. Drop in Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm or Saturday 9am to 12pm at 2/14 Nuban St, Currumbin Waters, or send photos first so Joe can quote before you bring the craft in.
Do you do insurance repairs?
Yes, insurance repair work is welcome. Send photos and Joe will quote what the craft actually needs.
Can I get a quote without bringing it in?
Yes. Text clear photos to 0422 435 689 and Joe will give you a price, then confirm it when he sees the craft.
How much does it cost to fix fibreglass on a boat?
Guide prices from Joe's job sheet: a minor gelcoat chip is $150 to $300, a small crack $250 to $600, impact damage $500 to $2,000 and a transom $1,000 to $5,000+. Floors, stringers and full restorations cost more. Joe confirms the exact price free from your photos.
Can a fibreglass boat hull be repaired?
Yes. Cracks, holes, keels, strakes, transoms, floors and stringers are laid up in fibreglass, faired and colour matched in the factory. Cove, the restoration case study on this page, was stripped back to the hull and rebuilt with a new floor and a teak deck. Send photos for a free quote.
Free quote, no obligation
Get a price from Joe
No appointment needed. Drop it off any time the shop is open, it is the fastest way to get it fixed. Want a price first? Call or text Joe, or text him a photo.
- Drop in
- 2/14 Nuban St, Currumbin Waters
- Shop hours
- Mon to Fri 9am to 4:30pm
Sat 9am to 12pm - Call or text
- 24/7, 7 days a week
Find us
2/14 Nuban St
Currumbin Waters
- Shop hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
Saturday, 9am to 12pm
Walk-ins welcome
Contact 24/7, 7 days a week - Phone
- 0422 435 689
Surfboards too: surfboard repairs for dings, snaps, fin boxes and restorations.
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