Need a little help from my Friends: Hydro-Sport CC bow damage

[Pmccraney]

So, my brother just purchased a nice little center console rig...

He is pretty meticulous and takes good care of his stuff... Unfortunately, accidents happen even to those who are trying to be careful... While docked (and fendered) at a fun little eatery on the back bay, some combination of wind, tide, etc..., shifted his mooring and his bow got beat up pretty bad... Needless to say, he is pretty bummed...

Obviously, this is above the water line, right below the rub rail. He is totally committed to fixing it right, but we are also in the height of fishing/boating season.... (from a selfish perspective, a couple of fishing trips might involve me, so I'd hate to see his boat dry docked all summer)... I pretty much know the right fix from hanging out on here way too much, but I'd like to get your thoughts on a good temporary fix (if any) for the summer, even if its not cosmetically appealing....

I'd like something to keep it water-tight, but also something that could be ground away fairly easily when it comes time to do the full repair in the fall... Another one of his friends had suggested the possibility bondo hair/fiberglass... I know he would probably have to grind away some gel to get a good bond... Any other thoughts/recommendations for a temporary/water-tight repair...

Here's the boat and the damage:







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Thanks,

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Need a little help from my Friends: Hydro-Sport CC bow damage

Grind, fair, sand, and gel.

It may not be perfect, but it'll look a lot better than it does now.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Need a little help from my Friends: Hydro-Sport CC bow damage

Dremel tool to clean it up, Acetone wash, then...for a quick fix that will need to be totally removed use PC-11. It's epoxy based but really easy to mix and apply, white in color so it will blend fairly well and in 30 mins you'll be ready for the lake. Will need to be totally removed for a correct gelcoat repair. Since it's above the waterline, Hairy Bondo will work to. It will have wax in it so you will need to sand and acetone it before attempting to gelcoat it if that's the way you choose to go. Most any White gelcoat will get you close. 3-4 brushed on coats with some final sanding and buffing and it should look fairly decent. Wax or PVA the final Gelcoat layer