GP-TJ

Today when looking at my bottom paint that is chipping off, I found a spot that I either hit the dock, trailer, or something. The gelcoat is chipped off on my keel up in the front near the bow. There is also a spot where the bottom paint is worn off but no damage. I really think it happened cranking the boat on the trailer at low tide when I pulled it out this fall.

There appears to be no fiberglass damage. Just about a 1/2" x 1 1/2" chip of gelcoat missing. You cannot see any fibers at all, just smooth glass under there (white colored also, would the resin be white?). There may be a small crack in the same spot (gelcoat also). Is it possible this is a defect in the gelcoat and not an impact?

Do you think marine tex is right for this? The spot is underwater an bottom painted so it doesn't have to look pretty. I assume the crack has to be opened a little to get the patch in there right? Any tricks?

Thanks
GP

stormy c

My trick is to call Rich @203-639-1010 he did a minor repair on my boat and was extremely helpful maybe he can give you some solid advice.He is from Meriden.

Bryan A.

Marine tex is fine, put it on high the sand it flush. You wan to make sure there is no way for water to wick into the glass. Make sure the temp is above 50 before you start the work or use a heat light. Post up some pics of the results.

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George ,Contact this guy. He does all Arc-teks repairs
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You dont want water getting between the gelcoat and glass .That could be BAD

CaptDom

Gelcoat nicks and trailer rash are pretty common....I have trouble with gelcoat, so it is easier for me to have someone else do it. I do most structural and glass repairs, but the finish work depending on how anal you are can be a P.I.T.A. I have also heard good things about Jims glass guy...

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GP-TJ

Thanks for the info. I haven't really decided what I will do yet. I have to wait until spring anyway. At least I have some info to go on now.

I started a new project at the house yesteday and it wasn't pretty. Don't ever plan to remodel a bathroom that is 43 years old...

74Formula233

LOL I hope you have another to use, at least

At our old house, we gutted the entire bathroom to the stringers and wall studs, and it was our only bathroom.......

Went thru a lot of wax rings to keep the toilet functioning at the end of each work-day and bothered a lot of family to take showers LOL.

I have to start our downstairs bathroom soon at the new house (easy update, actually), but having the second bathroom will be a luxury, after doing the last one

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We have another one. This was an easy remold - leave the floor, replace the drywall, vanity, and toilet. I took the toilet off and found the floor sagging just behind the closet flange. Took the old tile up and found the subfloor about 3/4 rotten. Lucky it didn't go through. I guess the toilet was leaking. It was loose when we came for the inspection. I guess the tub lin the big bathroom eaked at one time also. The previous owner "fixed" the floor in the big bathroom that is adjacent to this one. He put some t-111 over the rotted out plywood and tiles over it. I can see the rotted stuff still there and the t-111 through it. This one I found a wire splice in the wall from when he moved the front light. I guess it is best to run the wires between the studs and drywall and not in the wall cavities. I guess you don't need to staple the wires in place if they are pinned in by drywall...

The previous owner never worked on this bathroom, but did open the walls on the outside of the house and in the next room. You wouldn't believe the things I find in this house. I should have stayed at my old one. It would have been hard with 2 kids there though....

GP

GP-TJ

A guy at work has a friend that he went to school with who does fiberglass work. He came over and looked at it and said, "that's nothing". He did the job quick (less than an hour). He thought it might have been a factory defect that was "touched up" either at the factory or before delivery. There was still gelcoat in the spot but it looked like the old patch just fell out when rubbing on the trailer. He sanded it down, filled, and sprayed gelcoat over it. I just have to scuff it and put some bottom paint on it. It looks good. I can't tell where the original spot was. He used spray gelcoat with wax in it so it would cure in air without being covered. It obviously took a little longer to cure due to the 40 degree temps. He only charged $50. With good conscience, I couldn't pay him $50 to do it. He ran to Wakefield to get some stuff and came back. He was actually going to come back the next day, since I wasn't home when he did it to collect. I sent him a check. Even paying him more than he asked, I feel it was well worth the $ to get it done right and not have to worry about it again. The guy's name is Steve Perkins if anyone is looking for work done in the RI area. He lives in Charlestown, RI. I will send his number to you if you need it.

GP