Beyond engines, generators, and propulsion — MDI's West Bay workshop handles the full range of vessel-side work that keeps Cayman's fleet in service. Body damage, fibreglass repair, hull restoration, cosmetic gelcoat, marine electrics, trailers, storage advice, and emergency call-outs.
Most marine workshops in Cayman specialise in one thing. MDI runs a full-service waterfront facility — meaning when your vessel needs work outside the engine bay, you don't have to chase a separate vendor. Body and fibreglass repair, hull restoration, gelcoat and cosmetic work, marine electrics, trailers, and emergency assistance are all handled by the same Caymanian-owned team that's serviced the island's fleet for 40+ years.
Insurance claims, storm damage, collision repair, routine cosmetic refresh — we'll quote it honestly, document it properly, and turn the boat around quickly so you're back on the water.
Whether it's structural fibreglass repair after a grounding or a quick gelcoat touch-up before charter season — here's what our team handles.
Impact damage, collision damage, transom and stringer repair, structural fibreglass work. Insurance-documented assessments. Storm and grounding damage is a regular part of our workload.
Cracks, delamination, gelcoat blistering, deck core damage, stress fractures. Done properly so the repair holds up to Cayman's heat, sun, and salt — not just looks good on day one.
Full hull refresh for older vessels — strip-and-refinish, bottom paint preparation, fairing, blister treatment, and bringing aged hulls back to working condition. Pre-charter or pre-sale restoration projects welcome.
Scratch repair, gelcoat patching, colour matching, helm and console refinishing, scuff repair on deck and topsides. The detail work that keeps a vessel looking like an asset, not a project.
Wiring fault diagnosis, panel replacement, helm electronics integration, navigation lights, bilge pumps, battery systems, and engine-side electrical troubleshooting. The same team handles your engine and your electrical — no finger-pointing between vendors.
Boat trailer servicing — bearings, brakes, axles, lights, wiring, and ramp-side roadworthiness checks. Important before a launch and worth doing before the next emergency haul-out.
Practical guidance on where and how to lay up your vessel during hurricane season — dockside, on the hard, or hauled. We'll walk you through the prep checklist for your specific boat and storage situation.
Mechanical trouble at the dock, fluid leak, electrical fault, or vessel taking on water — we respond to emergency call-outs across Grand Cayman. Call 345.949.3555 — Mon–Fri business hours.
MDI's workshop is directly on the water with a large slip and full bulkhead dock. Motor in, tie up, and the team will assess the damage. For larger jobs we pull the vessel up into the on-water yard. No trailering, no off-island trips.
Smaller repairs, electrical work, trailer service, and emergency call-outs can often be handled at your marina berth, private dock, mooring, or storage location — across Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
Send a few details and a photo if you have one — we'll respond same or next business day with a sensible next step. Insurance claim, storm damage, or just routine cosmetic work, we'll quote it honestly.
We'll review the details and respond same or next business day. Urgent or vessel-down? Call 345.949.3555.