If you love your boat, it might be worthwhile to fix it up, especially if you'd like to keep it for a while longer. Be sure to get solid estimates before you make your final decision, though. If the fixes cost too much, you may not like your boat as much as you thought you did.

Patching a fiberglass boat can cost as little as $500 or less if you're not afraid of some elbow grease. This article will discuss fiberglass boat repair: how to do it yourself, how much it will cost you, and the materials you'll need.

You can also purchase a vinyl patch repair kit as a short-term option to seal up the tear. However, it may be more cost-effective to replace the marine-grade vinyl on your seat cushion. Here is a quick and easy tutorial for replacing the vinyl on one of your boat's cushions by yourself in just three steps.

When most people hear the phrase “sunken boat,” they think only one thing: shipwreck. The boat must be totaled. But a boat sinking where it can be retrieved sometimes means that it can have new life even after sinking—especially with the right repairs.