Boat repair

Boat Repair Invoice Template (Free)

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Short answer

A boat repair invoice needs the vessel identified, the work described, parts itemized, labor by the hour, and any haul-out, launch, or storage days shown separately — plus payment terms. Copy the template below, or use invoicing software that turns your approved estimate into the invoice automatically.

Essential line items on a boat repair invoice

A professional boatyard and fiberglass hull repair invoice serves as an official vessel service log, a boatyard lien notice, and proof of ABYC marine repair compliance:

  • Boatyard & Marine Repair Header: Yard name, logo, physical marina/yard address, phone, email, state boat repair facility license, ABYC composite/systems certification, and commercial marine yard insurance details ($2M+ policy).
  • Vessel & Owner Metadata: Customer name, phone, vessel name (e.g. “Starlight”), boat length/make (e.g. 32-ft Sea Ray Sundancer), 12-digit HIN (Hull Identification Number), and registration state/number.
  • Haul-Out & Launch Services (Travelift Billing): Travelift crane haul-out fee per foot, power washing bottom hull marine growth, block-up yard fee, and relaunch fee.
  • Fiberglass & Gelcoat Structural Repair: Hull fiberglass laminate repair, Osmotic blister grinding/filling, epoxy resin barrier coat, and color-matched gelcoat spray & wet sanding.
  • Anti-Fouling Bottom Painting: Per-foot bottom sanding prep, dual coats of copper-based or copper-free anti-fouling bottom paint, and prop/running gear coat.
  • Marine Electrical & Plumbing Systems: Transducer installation, Garmin/Simrad MFD GPS chartplotter wiring, bilge pump replacement, or marine head holding tank plumbing.
  • Yard Lay Days Storage & Splash Terms: Dated daily yard storage lay days ($45–$90/day) and explicit “Payment Due Prior to Relaunch Splash” legal terms.

Free Boat Repair Text Template

Copy and paste the template below to build professional boatyard, fiberglass, and hull repair invoices:

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           BOATYARD & FIBERGLASS HULL REPAIR INVOICE
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BOATYARD & REPAIR FACILITY:                INVOICE & WORK ORDER DETAILS:
[Your Boatyard Business Name]              Invoice Number: BOAT-2026-0814
[ABYC Certified Facility License #]        Service Date: August 3, 2026
[Phone & Billing Email Address]            Payment Terms: Payment Due Prior to Splash

CLIENT & VESSEL METADATA:                  HAUL-OUT & YARD LOCATION:
Client Name: [Boat Owner Name]             Yard Location: Bay 3 Dry Storage Block
Vessel Name: "Starlight" (32-ft Sea Ray)   Haul Date: July 20, 2026
HIN #: SERF1048K223                        Relaunch Date: August 3, 2026

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LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS                AMOUNT
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1. Travelift Haul-Out, Pressure Wash & Yard Blocking (32 ft @ $18/ft) $576.00
2. Hull Gelcoat Crack Repair & Structural Fiberglass Patch       $650.00
   - Scope: Grind Starburst Cracks, Vinyl Ester Resin, Gelcoat Match & Buff
3. Anti-Fouling Bottom Painting Package (32 ft @ $32/ft)       $1,024.00
   - Spec: Mechanical Sanding Prep, 2 Coats Interlux Micron CSC Paint
4. Thru-Hull Bronze Seacock Replacement & Bedding 3M 5200       $285.00
5. Garmin 12" Touchscreen MFD Chartplotter & Transducer Install  $450.00
6. Yard Storage Lay Days (14 Days @ $45.00/day)                 $630.00
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SUBTOTAL SERVICE CHARGES:                                      $3,615.00
State & Local Marine Material Sales Tax:                       $112.40
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE & PAYABLE BEFORE RELAUNCH:                    $3,727.40
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BOATYARD RELEASE & LIEN NOTICE:
Full payment required prior to Travelift relaunch splash.
1-Year Workmanship Warranty on Fiberglass & Mechanical Installations.
Accepted Payment Methods: Credit/Debit Card, Wire Transfer, Certified Check.
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Boatyard pricing: Haul-out per foot vs. gelcoat vs. bottom painting

Pricing boatyard repairs combines linear-foot vessel rates with skilled labor hours:

  • Travelift Haul-Out & Launch ($14–$25 per foot): Billed based on overall vessel length (LOA). Includes Travelift sling operation, bottom pressure washing, blocking, and final relaunch.
  • Anti-Fouling Bottom Painting ($28–$45 per foot): Covers hull scuffing, masking, and applying two coats of ablative or hard modified epoxy anti-fouling paint.
  • Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair ($110–$160 per hour): Repairing dock rash, starburst stress cracks, or hull collision damage requires skilled resin layup, fairing compound sanding, and spray gelcoat color matching.

Itemizing yard lay days storage and change orders

Protect boatyard revenue from long-term abandoned vessels:

  1. Yard Lay Days Storage ($45–$90 per day): Charge a daily lay-day fee while the boat occupies dry storage jack-stands in your yard. Include a 3-day grace period following repair completion notice.
  2. Written Change Orders: If structural wood rot or blister damage is uncovered after sandblasting or grinding, send a digital change order approval by text before proceeding with extra repairs.

Pre-splash card payment collection

  • Pre-Splash Inspection Walkthrough: Perform a hull inspection with the boat owner on the jack-stands before lowering slings.
  • Card Payment Prior to Splash: Require payment clearance via credit card, ACH, or check before operating the Travelift to lower the boat back into the water.

If you service boat engines, explore our free marine mechanic invoice template or check out our guide on boat detailing invoice template.

Frequently asked questions

Should haul-out and launch be separate from repair labor?

Yes. They're yard operations with their own cost, and a customer comparing repair quotes needs to see which parts of the number are lift time and which are actual repair work.

How do I invoice a job that changed scope?

Show the original approved items and the added ones as clearly separated lines, ideally with the approval date noted. A change the customer can trace is a change they pay for.

Should I bill storage while the boat sits waiting on parts?

State a policy up front — a grace period, then a daily rate. Boats waiting on backordered parts can occupy a yard for months, and an unstated storage fee is one you'll never collect.

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