Gel Coat Cracks

[all yeah boy]

I am rebuilding a 1973 15' boat, and am working on a transom replacement now. The previous owner screwed a bunch of crap into the back of the transom from the exterior leaving lots of micro-cracks/holes in the gel coat and interior glass Any ideas on repair for these cracks in the gel coat? I fear that water may infiltrate in the boat through them and would like to fix them.

 

[oops!]

Re: Gel Coat Cracks

are they spider webish looking cracks...thin, spreading away from the hole?

....its called crazing.....sand/grind out area....... fill with marine tex......paint

 

[all yeah boy]

Re: Gel Coat Cracks

Yep that is what they are...

Thanks for the method.

One step at time with this old boat, but can't wait till she is on the water!

 

[oops!]

Re: Gel Coat Cracks

all the stuff you go thru....is a real big.....pita......the itching...the sore backs, go away the second you drop it in the water.....

and is replaced with pride of accomplishment. and joy....
then beer!