bare glass

rbrown053

Seaman Apprentice
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Apr 13, 2009
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88 bayliner trophy 17' ihave at least 12 spots that have bare glass showing above and below the water line the ones below ar on the keel from being beached.my guestion is should i regelcoat the spots or just paint the entire boat.im wanting to do this my self i will try to have pics on this evening
 

drewpster

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Oct 17, 2006
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Re: bare glass

First take a closer look at the beaching wear that you have at the keel. Use a screw driver or a punch and check it for weak spots. You would be surprised how thin that area can get over time. My little tri-hull had some beaching wear and my punch pushed right through it when i checked it.
Even if it feels solid, I recommend doing some glass work over it to beef that area up before you finish it.
I know you did not ask, but I was very surprised at how thin my keel was, be sure to check it close.

enjoy
drewp
 
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