Holland, Michigan · Serving West Michigan boat ownersShop visits by appointment
Boat repair · Holland, MI

Repair is a craft. The finish is its signature.

A West Michigan composites shop specializing in meticulous repairs, refits, and finishing for racing sailboats, yachts, and powerboats.

RepairGelcoat & fiberglass
MaterialsCarbon fiber & composites
FinishFairing & refinishing
Home portHolland, Michigan
Services

The details make the difference.

From a localized gelcoat repair to a yacht refit, the work starts with a careful assessment and a clear plan for the finish you want.

PROJECTS

Refits & performance boats

Focused work for one-design sailboats, yachts, rowing shells, powerboats and other projects that call for tailored solutions.

SURFACE

Gelcoat & refinishing

Gelcoat repairs, Awlgrip painting and varnish work for chips, scratches, worn finishes and cosmetic damage—with careful preparation and fairing.

STRUCTURE

Fiberglass & carbon fiber

Composite repairs and upgrades for hulls, decks and components, with attention to strength, fit and finish.

Selected recent work

Craft, shown in the details.

From model tooling to yacht refinishing, each project calls for a considered approach to materials, preparation and finish.

Bright red Bob Perry 62 model RC molds shown in Northside Composites' Facebook post
Composite tooling

Bob Perry 62 RC molds

Completed model molds for Dean Derusha’s Bob Perry 62 project, with a vivid red finish.

Maestro 65 yacht at the dock during Northside's mobile gelcoat refinishing work
Yacht refinishing

Maestro 65

Gelcoat refinishing underway as a mobile project, bringing the tools and materials to the yacht.

Repainted black sailboat boom displayed in Northside's Facebook post
Racing sailboat finish

Sagamore Racing boom

Repaired areas filled and faired, primed with 545, then finished in Super Jet Black Awlgrip.

On the water and in the shop

More views of the work

A closer look at boats, appendages and finish details from recent projects.

Also in the workshop

More recent projects

  • TP52 MockingbirdAwlgrip deck nonskid
  • Maestro 65Gyro bilge and water tank structural lamination
  • Farr 65Carbon floorboard repairs
  • Key West 235Storm damage repairs, including fiberglass, gelcoat, rub rail and outboard cowling work
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What to expect

A considered approach to every repair.

SHARE THE PROJECT

Tell us what happened

Send photos, boat details and what you hope to accomplish.

ASSESS

Review the scope

We discuss access, damage and the work needed to make it right.

ESTIMATE

Agree on a plan

You receive a written estimate and timing before work begins.

REPAIR

Stay informed

If the scope changes, we discuss the additional work before moving ahead.

Straightforward pricing

A clear scope. A considered estimate.

The right repair depends on what lies beneath the surface, access to the work and the finish you expect. We review those details with you before estimating the project.

Discuss your project
Shop labor rate
$120 / hour

Materials and other project costs are estimated separately. The rate helps explain our estimates; every project is scoped individually.

About Northside

A craftsman who knows the water.

Frank Reeg founded Northside Composites in 2023 to bring dedicated boat repair and composite work to West Michigan. His background in sailing, racing and boatbuilding shapes the way he approaches each project.

Whether your priority is getting back to the racecourse or restoring a finish you are proud of, the work begins with understanding your project and your goals.

Start a project

Let’s talk about your boat.

Send a few photos, your boat model, the location of the damage and the timing you have in mind. We’ll help identify the next step.

Email your project details
Northside Composites LLC(616) 953-9428northsidecomposites@gmail.comHolland, Michigan · Shop visits by appointment