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seth045
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 Posted: Oct 25, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject: Gel Coat repair |
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| I have an 09 X-star. My sister was driving and ran over my handle. The handle took some small chunks of Gel Coat/ Fiberglass out of the hull around the prop area. I keep the boat in the water. I figured I'd fix it at the end of the season. I spoke to a MC mechanic and he said, "no biggie fix it when you pull it out." BUT I was reading another guys response on here about not having a Gel Coat scrach in the water. Do I have something to worry about? I know around the prop area the hull is super thick. Thanks! |
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bobwire
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As long as there is no fiberglass showing there's no problem. If you do have glass showing, I would seal it up to prevent it from obsorbing water.
You could temporarily (or permenently) seal it with Marine Tex or any other type of epoxy. I personally like Marine Tex cause its available in white.
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seth045
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| I didn't see any Fiberglass. The most I saw was a "black layer" under my yellow top coat. Is there a moisture layer right under the top coat? Is there any concern that water could seperate any of the layers? Thanks again! |
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Nor*Cal
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| Posted: Oct 26, 2010 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Throw some marine tex on there until you plan on repairing. If you can't see fiberglass I wouldn't worry about it.
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McNasty
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yes and marine tex will even dry under water. I love this stuff so much I use it all the try to fix car bumbers and other things around the shop.
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seth045
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seth045
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| Posted: Nov 08, 2010 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Ok, so after another look. I can't see any fiberglass, but one of the cuts is deep into the (black) resin.
Currently I'm letting the area dry out. What are some recommendations for the repair?
I would like the repair to match up perfectlly. Is that possible for me to do? Can I get it perfect? Should I let a gelcoat guy do the repair?
My boat is yellow/black, in that area it's yellow.
Thanks, I appreciate any help. |
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