Hull wearing through from beaching on sand

[Tbonus]

She is a '98 Aquasport 17.5 with 90 Johnson. I have owned the boat for about six months. I noticed today that the gelcoat is worn off from the boat being beached. What are the remedies? Is it a major problem? I have seen those stick-on hull protectors. Any good?<br /><br />Any assistance is appreciated.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Hull wearing through from beaching on sand

First get a Keelshild or keelguard.<br />If it is warn to the fiberglass I suggest a light coat of polyester resin or epoxy only on the bad are. Sand with 120 grit fist but not to wide so the keelguard will cover it.<br /><br />Install the KeelGuard per instructions and then enjoy you just saved yourself some grief!

 

[Tbonus]

Re: Hull wearing through from beaching on sand

It looks like the worn spot is a dark brown color. Should I apply marine-tex, resin, or epoxy, or just put on the keelgaurd?

 

[rogerwa]

Re: Hull wearing through from beaching on sand

I have an 87 Sea Ray that had some beching scars. I apllied marintex over the scars and applied the Keel Shield. Looks good as new. <br /><br />The dark brown is the fiberglass. If you can look down from the ski locker you can even see light through it.

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Hull wearing through from beaching on sand

snapper turned me on to gluvit, by marine tex. that's what i plan to use.