Shallow-water skiff on the Texas Gulf Coast near Houston and Galveston

Gringo Boatworks

For All Your Skiff Needs.

Skiff Repair · Restoration · Custom Rigging

South of Houston near Alvin and Friendswood. Shallow-water skiffs are what we do.

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Skiff Repair, Restoration & Custom Rigging

Gringo Boatworks handles everything from small fiberglass repairs and gelcoat touch-ups to full rewires, custom rigging, electronics installs, SeaDek work, trailer repair, and complete rebuilds. If it involves a shallow-water skiff, chances are we've done it.

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What We Do

Fiberglass and gelcoat repair work on a skiff at Gringo Boatworks

Fiberglass, Gelcoat & Finish Work

Fiberglass repair, gelcoat repair and color matching, Awlgrip finish work, nonskid application, cut-and-buff, and cosmetic restoration.

Custom Rigging & Electronics

Custom rigging, rewiring, controls, electronics installation, GPS, trolling motors, Power-Pole, Power-Pux, stereos, and related skiff rigging.

Custom Modifications & Buildouts

One-off work based on how you actually use your skiff. Console conversions, custom configurations, rod-tube installs, and buildouts of skiff hulls.

SeaDek & Deck Details

Custom SeaDek installation using material from Castaway Customs Texas. Individual panels carefully fitted and installed.

Trailer Repair & Restoration

Lights to full trailer rebuilds. Your skiff is only as reliable as the trailer under it.

Shallow-water skiff on the Texas Gulf Coast near Galveston
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Owner-Operated. South of Houston.

We Work on Boats We'd Fish Out Of

Michael Reed built Gringo Boatworks around shallow-water fishing skiffs — the kind of boats he grew up around and still fishes today. Every job is done by the same hands. No service writers, no runaround.

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The Work

From quick upgrades to extensive restorations.

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Call or Text to Get Started

Describe what your skiff needs and we'll take it from there.