How To Repair Hull Damage ?

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  • knpc
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2008
    • 566

    #1

    How To Repair Hull Damage ?

    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
    Thanks
    Kevin
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    Rico 29, Sprintcat 34, Insane FE 30 Hydro, 43'' Aeromarine Conquest
  • domwilson
    Moderator
    • Apr 2007
    • 4408

    #2
    Sorry to hear this happened. Have you considered some epoxy? I've used epoxy on some in the past.
    Government Moto:
    "Why fix it? Blame someone else for breaking it."

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    • egneg
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Feb 2008
      • 4670

      #3
      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.
      IMPBA 20481S D-12

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      • knpc
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2008
        • 566

        #4
        I have some G-Flex Epoxy from West Systems, would that work ok ? Will there be a problem with primer sticking to it ?
        Rico 29, Sprintcat 34, Insane FE 30 Hydro, 43'' Aeromarine Conquest

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        • knpc
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2008
          • 566

          #5
          The epoxy worked well. filled, sanded, primed, and painted. Looks like it never happened. Thanks for the help.
          Kevin
          Attached Files
          Rico 29, Sprintcat 34, Insane FE 30 Hydro, 43'' Aeromarine Conquest

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          • domwilson
            Moderator
            • Apr 2007
            • 4408

            #6
            Excellent Job!!! I can't see where it happened.
            Government Moto:
            "Why fix it? Blame someone else for breaking it."

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            • longballlumber
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 3132

              #7
              Originally posted by knpc
              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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