FLAT ISLAND BOATWORKS, LLC
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

We are Moving to a new location on Jan 31, 2017 - 700 Myrick St at the Pensacola Shipyard Central to answering any Marine Projectʼs demands is the ability FIB has created to accurately estimate costs, pre-test project/component feasibility and then ʻcoordinateʻ the assembly of professionals for virtually any size Marine Project. Let our experience and resources assist in making your ʻconceptʼ into a successful ʻrealityʼ. Integrity. Skill. Creativity. Reliability. I'm satisfied when I discover that the business I'm dealing with has any one of these qualities. Flat Island Boatworks has demonstrated all of these attributes every time I deal with them. Mike Bredesen is a true craftsman in every sense of the word and a pleasure to deal with. I own a high tech, cold-molded epoxy and Xynole custom-designed ketch - it's a very demanding material to work with and easily mangled by the lesser skilled "glass patcher'. Mike has done absolutely amazing work on it, and his team of technicians have never failed to come up with the perfect fix to any challenge! I won't let anyone else touch my boat for repairs, modifications, or upgrades. We are Moving to a new location on Jan 31, 2017 - 700 Myrick St at the Pensacola Shipyard Foam substrates are not as quickly affected by water. However, the lightweight and more fragile nature of foams, tend to iallow more significant damage from any impact. Polyurethane foam cores absorb water and can make the hull much heavier if not repaired soon after damage. PVC Foam is comparably stronger and does not soak up water. Balsa Core provides excellent strength and is lightweight, however will absorb water, become ‘mushy’ and deteriorate quickly with cracks or damage to the protective fiberglass surface. I own an Endeavour 33 sailboat in Pensacola, but live out of state. Recently I needed some fiberglass work, blister repairs, bottom job & some tricky toe rail work done. I received several recommendations from local ‘yachties’ for Flat Island Boatworks. Mike Bredesen and his staff were meticulous in their inspection of the problem areas and actually found some crucial work that I didn't realize existed. They took and sent photos of the work to be done for my approval first. The bottom and repair areas looked great after completion, and the toe rail/rub rail looks brand new. I was very satisfied with all the work done and will definitely use Flat Island Boatworks in the future. Mike and his staff were always very helpful and extended some additional courtesies not mentioned above. I would highly recommend them! We are Moving to a new location on Jan 31, 2017 - 700 Myrick St at the Pensacola Shipyard FIB is positioned to provide an almost ʻunlimitedʼ list of customized Marine components for installation on existing boat lines and ʻprototypeʼ vessels as well. From ʻcomponentsʼ to ʻfunctional prototype vesselsʼ, FIB represents the experience and talent for virtually any Marine Project. Awareness of cutting edge technologies in hard materials (examples), adhesives, epoxies and all sources for Marine Engineered Accessories has built a reputation for FIB with Naval Designers and Entrepreneurs in the boating industry. Our history of developing everything from simple components to moulds for one-off and mass produced items…all the way to fabricating prototype vessels from concept to sea trial…is becoming known throughout the Marine Industry. Through decades in the business of Marine Services…FIB has access to a long list of specialized consultants, engineers, craftsmen and artisans who have successfully participated in projects contracted through our facilities. I own an Endeavour 33 sailboat in Pensacola, but live out of state. Recently I needed some fiberglass work, blister repairs, bottom job & some tricky toe rail work done. I received several recommendations from local ‘yachties’ for Flat Island Boatworks. Mike Bredesen and his staff were meticulous in their inspection of the problem areas and actually found some crucial work that I didn't realize existed. They took and sent photos of the work to be done for my approval first. The bottom and repair areas looked great after completion, and the toe rail/rub rail looks brand new. I was very satisfied with all the work done and will definitely use Flat Island Boatworks in the future. Mike and his staff were always very helpful and extended some additional courtesies not mentioned above. I would highly recommend them! We are Moving to a new location on Jan 31, 2017 - 700 Myrick St at the Pensacola Shipyard I own an Endeavour 33 sailboat in Pensacola, but live out of state. Recently I needed some fiberglass work, blister repairs, bottom job & some tricky toe rail work done. I received several recommendations from local ‘yachties’ for Flat Island Boatworks. Mike Bredesen and his staff were meticulous in their inspection of the problem areas and actually found some crucial work that I didn't realize existed. They took and sent photos of the work to be done for my approval first. The bottom and repair areas looked great after completion, and the toe rail/rub rail looks brand new. I was very satisfied with all the work done and will definitely use Flat Island Boatworks in the future. Mike and his staff were always very helpful and extended some additional courtesies not mentioned above. I would highly recommend them! We are Moving to a new location on Jan 31, 2017 - 700 Myrick St at the Pensacola Shipyard Flat Island Boatworks is a marine service like no other on the Gulf Coast. The company is involved in most areas of recreational and commercial vessel maintenance. From the basics of hull care to the most detailed aspects of customization…FIB has become the preferred choice of local boat owners. FIB’s owner has logged more than 4 decades of experience in the marine industry. Virtually every aspect of glasswork, marine components and project management for boat owners has been addressed by FIB’s operatives over the company’s impressive history.