Cost to re-gelcoat a boat?

bryce_04 · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 8:27 am Post subject: Cost to re-gelcoat a boat?

We are looking to re-gelcoat our 1990 sport nautique. does anybody know how much this would cost?

C-Stone · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 8:43 am Post subject:

If you are going to do the whole boat and in gelcoat (not auto paint). The price can get up there, there is alot of labor and materials involved, 6,000.00 would be on the low side. Shop around some ,you may find a good deal, see if you can see some of there past work.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Is the gelcoat that bad? Post pics if you can...

Doug · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 11:28 am Post subject:

The hull on my '92 Malibu blistered from being in the water too much. I was told $3,000 to strip and repair just below the water line.

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

Did you think about wetsanding it? I am planning on doing it to mine when I get a free weekend and I don't want to go wakeboarding, aka January.

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 4:44 pm Post subject:

Post a pic of it so we can see how bad it is.

Have you considered having it shot with a really high end paint? I think you'd be impressed with the look and value. How much do you want to put in a 12 year old boat.

bryce_04 · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 7:04 pm Post subject:

It's really not that bad. There is a spot where the previous owner hit a small rock or something on the side of the boat because there is a few little nicks on the side, not very big maybe an inch or two. There is just little nicks here and there on the boat, not too bad but it would be nice to make it shine again. I'll post some pics tomorrow... can you post pics w/out a digital camera? I have a scanner, will that work? Thanks.

ohsix · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 7:06 pm Post subject:

yeah you can post scanned pics. they have to be a certain format. i think either .jpg or .gif but it's easy to figure out.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

well our boat had little nicks and dings and my dad found a gelcoat repair kit and thats what we used-----its almost like epoxy but its gelcoat------the kit came with like 8 different colors too in case your boat isn't white----------it worked good

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

well our boat had little nicks and dings and my dad found a gelcoat repair kit and thats what we used-----its almost like epoxy but its gelcoat------the kit came with like 8 different colors too in case your boat isn't white----------it worked good

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 7:52 pm Post subject:

If you just have a few nicks and scratches any decent glass person can fix those pretty quick for not much $$$. Some polishing compound, wax and a lot of sweat will bring a gelcoat back even if it's been let go pretty bad.

My boat is a 1995 that I bought in Florida and pulled back here to Georgia. It had major corrosion, an limping engine, dead guages, lots of dock dings, etc, etc, but it was the hull I wanted and a deal I could not pass up. Lots of sweat, a little help from the friends and not to much money (except the new motor) and it is back to being a great boat. If your like me and like your ride, and cant afford what you really want then invest the time in what you got.

DRAGON88 · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 8:05 pm Post subject:

man that tower is sick bill!

wormy · Newbie Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 7 City: houston

did it once myself,$800.00 & lots of sanding & sanding & sanding..... also painted several with ppg deltron clear coats, lots easier /same price, just have to be more gentle with boat after

Fishmaster · Posted: Apr 10, 2003 8:28 pm Post subject:

Dragon,

Thanks for the plug on the tower, I've attached my favorite view of the tower as well, along with a close up so you can see the tower real well ! Twisted Evil

glsurf · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 117 City: Tampa, FL

Sweet pole.......I mean tower.

Neognosis · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 17617 City: Webster

I'd ride behind that anytime. I'd ride behind your boat too.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

jesus h christ - that is one hot girl--do the georgia fella's wanna take a trip to 'bama with her? Wink

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

jesus h christ - that is one hot girl--do the georgia fella's wanna take a trip to 'bama with her? Wink

Leggester · Posted: Apr 11, 2003 5:15 am Post subject:

Is there an echo in here, or are you stuttering Very Happy

tryan · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 257

you are talking serious money to re gelcoat. has it blistered from osmosis? core mat showing threw the gelcoat? post some closups.

if it is just faded chalky funk, you can just fill the nicks and wet sand.