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Author:  trhardy1 [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:39 am ]
Post subject:  hull dings
I had the boat on the trailer yesterday to give it a wash and wax. I noticed that on the underside of the hull, along one of the "ribs" there are two small dings. I am not sure what I hit, but basically the thin layer of white has chipped away revealing some fiber (sorry I am not a fiberglass expert). Anyway, here is a picture of it so you can get a sense of the size of these two little issues:

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Now the fun part - Is this a DIY repair job with a kit from Boaters World? Or do I need to call in a pro and give him some $$$. I am pretty handy in fixing things around the house, but have never tried to repair fiberglass.

Any advice??

Thanks,
T
Author:  230 Mike [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:59 am ]
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I'm sure it *could* be a DIY project, but if I had a brand-new boat and had never made that kind of repair, I'd let a pro do it. Also, they look deep enough that I wouldn't use the boat again until their repaired.
Author:  Jim_R [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:20 am ]
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+1 on not putting the boat back in the water until repaired. Given that the area is below the waterline when in use, and not in a critically visable area when on the trailer, I personally would attempt to patch the gelcoat myself. It'd be good experiance, and if worse came to worse, it shouldn't cost much more to have a pro fix the fix.
Author:  trhardy1 [ Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:39 pm ]
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Thanks - I will give it a shot. I'll let you guys know how it comes out.
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