Fair Winds / St. Augustine
Inflatable Boat & Dinghy Repair in St. Augustine
All makes and models of inflatable boats, dinghies and tenders, from a small patch to major tube repair. Pick up and delivery available.
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BoatUS Cooperating Marina
Authorized service centerSuperior liferafts, Zodiac Mil Pro, Honda Marine
Pick up and deliveryShop visits by appointment
Repair work
Dinghy and inflatable tube repair
A leaking tube, loose rub strake or damaged floor can put your tender out of use. Fair Winds repairs inflatable boats and tenders, with work ranging from punctures and tears to fiberglass and gelcoat damage.
We work with yacht and sailboat owners, first mates and crew arranging tender repairs. Coming from Jacksonville or cruising through Northeast Florida? Call our St. Augustine shop before making the trip. You do not need to know the name of the repair to get in touch.
Who we work for
Local, State, Federal and Military customers
We offer repair services for all makes and models of inflatable boats, and for Local, State and Federal & Military customers as well.
Fair Winds is an authorized Zodiac Mil Pro service center. We are also an authorized service center for Superior Life Saving Equipment liferafts and for Honda Marine outboards.
If you are arranging work for an agency or unit, call us with the boats involved and the work they need.
Authorized partners
The brands we sell and service
Every new boat and motor we sell comes with its manufacturer’s factory warranty. We repair all makes and models of inflatable boats, not just the brands below.
Authorized dealer
Authorized dealer
Boat dealer & service provider
Outboard dealer & authorized service center
Liferaft dealer & authorized service center
Authorized service center
Capabilities
What needs attention?
From a small patch to major tube repair, fiberglass, gelcoat, electrical issues or outboard service, we can help.
Punctures and tears
From a small patch on a pin hole to major tube repair, including larger tears that need internal and external patches.
Loose rub strakes and floors
We also repair loose floors and rub strakes, the protective strips along the tubes.
Fiberglass and gelcoat damage
Our repair work also includes fiberglass and gelcoat, from surface chips to more substantial damage.
Other work while your tender is in the shop
Include outboard, wiring or repainting needs in your inquiry. For additions such as a Bimini or towing rings, visit our custom tender installations page. Olga also handles marine upholstery.
Owner feedback
What boat owners say
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Fair Winds is a BoatUS Cooperating Marina.
From the shop
Tube, hull and outboard work
Visiting crews
Passing through St. Augustine?
If you are visiting City Marina or stopping in the area, include where your boat is and your planned departure date. Fair Winds works by appointment, so call before bringing your dinghy to the shop.
Pick up and delivery
We also offer pick up and delivery service for your inflatable boat. Call to arrange it before the boat moves.
Before you call
Start with a description of your boat
A few details make the first conversation more useful:
- The boat’s make, model and approximate age.
- The problem you have noticed and where it occurs.
- The tube material, if you know it.
- Any previous repairs to the same area.
- Your location and any date you are working toward.
Photos of the boat and the affected area can help explain the problem. Mention any you have when you call.
How it works
From the first call to back on the water
- Call or send a requestTell us the boat, the work it needs and any departure date.
- Drop off or we pick upBring the boat to the shop by appointment, or ask us to collect it.
- We do the workFrom a small patch to major tube repair, fiberglass, gelcoat, electrical or outboard service.
- Back on the waterCollect the boat from the shop, or we deliver it back to you.
Common questions
Questions about your repair
Do you repair all makes of inflatable boat?
Yes. We repair all makes and models of inflatable boats, dinghies and tenders.
Are your repairs guaranteed?
Ask us about the guarantee terms and coverage for your specific repair before authorizing the work.
Do you offer pick up and delivery?
Yes. We offer pick up and delivery service for your inflatable boat. Tell us where the boat is when you call to arrange it.
How much will the repair cost?
Request a quote for your boat, with the damage and any additional work listed together. The scope might include a tube repair, fiberglass work or attention to the outboard.
Do you service Honda outboards?
Yes. Fair Winds is an authorized Honda Marine outboard sales and service center. Include the outboard in your repair inquiry.
Can the work fit my travel plans?
Scheduling depends on availability and the work needed. A departure date is not a confirmed completion date; discuss timing with us before arranging drop-off.
Does every tear need an internal patch?
Any tear larger than 1/8″ needs an internal patch. Whether your tender has a small pin hole or a large tear that needs internal and external patches, we can help.
Should I repair my tender or look for another boat?
Let us know that you are considering both options. We can discuss your repair inquiry, and you can also ask about inflatable boats and tenders for sale.
Do you work with government and military customers?
Yes. We offer repair services for Local, State and Federal & Military customers, and Fair Winds is an authorized Zodiac Mil Pro service center.
What if I do not know the model or tube material?
Send the details you have and mention any photos or identifying labels available. Leave unknown details as unknown rather than guessing.
By appointment only
Book your inflatable boat repair
Find us at 6920 Catlett Road, St. Augustine, FL 32095.
By appointment only
Let’s talk about your boat.
Call us before bringing a boat or liferaft to the shop.
6920 Catlett Road
St. Augustine, FL 32095
Send your inquiry
Describe what you need and include a phone number or email where we can reach you. If you are unsure of a model or technical detail, include what you know.
Prefer to talk? Call 904-669-6045. Visits by appointment.