Anyone have any hull repair tips?

[8lbCalico]

I have some pretty good damage I would like to repair, although $400 to $600 may be cheap for these repairs to me right now that money isn?t an option. Basically I have damage to the outer shell (gel coat?) which does not look to penetrate through the fiberglass material. It has obviously been repaired before by looking at the images. There are two main areas connected by a gouge or crack, the larger area is about 4 - 6? long by 2 - 3? tall, the other is shorter but a bit longer.

Just wondering how many of you have had to repair your own hulls and some of the tips you might have in regards to kits, process, and preparation. Links are always helpful?

Thanks
-8lb

Both holes connected by crack...

Larger hole...


Smaller hole?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Anyone have any hull repair tips?

Boat Restoration Section!! That's where this belongs.

Welcome to iboats.

Looks like someone just painted some resin on the crack which did nothing. You have a little work ahead of you but it has been done here before. Are those on the bottom of the boat?

Epoxy is stronger that fiberglass. Marine tex will do the job too but you need to get the entire cracked area. You have a bit of grinding to do. Does it leak?

 

[8lbCalico]

Re: Anyone have any hull repair tips?

Sorry about that new to the boards and didn?t realize this was out of category!

This is on the bottom just above the keel, towards the bow of the boat. I don't think it leaks much if at all, I'm sure some is getting through. There are other small spots patched like this as well.

When you say grinding what do you mean? Do I need to cut the fiber glass away? The inside of this spot is not accessible from the cuddy cabin. Need better pics?

-8lb