Hull Repairs

[Richym01]

I'm new to the forums and looking for some help.<br /><br />I need to repair the hull off my boat as the gel coat is worn away because of beaching the boat and think its starting to take a little water on. Only recently purchased the boat and I'm looking for some info on what is the best way to repair this. Can I just put more gel coat on or do I have to re-fiberglass it?<br /><br />The boat is a 91 Maxum 1800xr<br /><br />Please Help

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: Hull Repairs

Welcome and Hi Richy,<br /><br />Try this site. It gives a wealth of background info.<br /> http://www.capndsboatshed.com/ <br /><br />And you save baubles.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Hull Repairs

Sounds like Your boat is a Prime Canidate for a Keel Shield...........

 

[Richym01]

Re: Hull Repairs

Thanks for your help.<br /><br />Bondo, What's a keel shield?

 

[stevens]

Re: Hull Repairs

Here, try this one:<br /><br /> http://motors.search.ebay.com/keel-guard

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: Hull Repairs

Keel Guard will help if you've scored the keel by running up the beach.<br /><br />It won't help any if you've got general grazing over a larger area. For that, you need repair techniques and materials.<br /><br />Short answer is, Richy, it can be done. Just takes a bit of skill and patience and your boat'll look like new.