Where can I find gel coat to match my Mako hull?
OUR BEST ANSWER: I get my gel coat from Mini Craft of Florida. The stock colors that they make are a pretty good match, but due to weathering/exposure to UV over a number of years the gel coat may not be a spot on match. The color can be adjusted slightly with a tint kit which is also available. The other route is to use their custom color matching service. A sample of your boat’s actual gel coat must be shipped to Mini Craft and they will computer match the color. Anything from a speaker cutout to a hatch cover can be shipped to them for analysis. Arrangements must be made if the sample is to be returned. There is a one time set up fee in the neighborhood of $75 to get the color scanned and stored in the company’s database. I highly recommend this route for large repairs or meticulous boat owners! I find Mini Craft the easiest to work with as far as customer service, quality, and technical assistance. My second choice would be Fiberglass Coatings Inc. They offer custom matching as wel
