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Boat Rebuilds & Restoration in Clearwater, FL

A full rebuild is the biggest job a boat can go through, and it is the work Harper Marine Services is known for around Clearwater and the Gulf Coast. Thomas takes boats down to solid structure and builds them back up — transom, stringers, floor, fuel system and finish — so the boat runs safe for another twenty years.

What a full rebuild includes

Every rebuild starts with a real inspection: coring gets probed, soft spots get mapped, and you get an honest scope before anything is cut. From there the work can include transom replacement, stringer and floor repair, fiberglass and structural glasswork, new gas tank installation, rigging, and interior and exterior paint.

Owner-run work, start to finish

Thomas does the work himself. There is no rotating crew and no handing your boat to a subcontractor. That is why local owners bring 20-foot bay boats and 25-foot offshore rigs to the shop on N Highland Ave instead of the big yards.

Timeline and pricing

Rebuilds range from a few weeks to a full season depending on how much structure is involved. You get a straight answer about cost and schedule up front, and updates with photos as the project moves.

When to call the shop

  • Deck flexes or the transom moves when the motor is trimmed
  • Water in the bilge that never seems to stop
  • Old boat with good bones and a tired everything-else
  • You want one shop handling structure, systems and paint

Harper Marine Services is based in Clearwater and works with owners from Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor and across Pinellas County. Request an appointment, send over photos for a quote or see the before & after gallery.

Often paired with Transom Repair & Replacement and Floor & Deck Replacement, since one problem on a Gulf Coast boat usually turns up alongside another. See the areas we cover around Clearwater.

Need a straight answer on your boat?

Call the shop or send a few photos. Thomas will tell you what the job actually takes.