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knpc
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How To Repair Hull Damage ?
06-14-2009, 05:59 PM
My boat hooked in a turn and got t-boned by another boat. The fiberglass is still there, but the gelcoat chipped off. What would be the best way to repair the damage ? Here are a couple pictures
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Rico 29, Sprintcat 34, Insane FE 30 Hydro, 43'' Aeromarine Conquest
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06-14-2009, 06:05 PM
Sorry to hear this happened. Have you considered some epoxy? I've used epoxy on some in the past.
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06-14-2009, 06:09 PM
You need to use sandpaper to feather the edges then fill with poly-flex by evercoat (or some similar filler that will flex). Block sand and repaint.
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06-14-2009, 06:16 PM
I have some G-Flex Epoxy from West Systems, would that work ok ? Will there be a problem with primer sticking to it ?
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06-18-2009, 10:16 PM
The epoxy worked well. filled, sanded, primed, and painted. Looks like it never happened. Thanks for the help.
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06-18-2009, 10:24 PM
Excellent Job!!! I can't see where it happened.
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06-18-2009, 10:53 PM
Originally posted by
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I have some G-Flex Epoxy from West Systems, would that work ok ? Will there be a problem with primer sticking to it ?
As you have found out... West Systems is an excellent epoxy for this type of application!!! You did a great job on the repair.
mike
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