bow gelcoat worn thin
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Printed Date: January-16-2025 at 2:53am
Topic: bow gelcoat worn thin
Posted By: trikeaholic
Subject: bow gelcoat worn thin
Date Posted: August-24-2005 at 10:53pm
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looks as if the loading and unloading of my boat for 25 years has worn the gelcoat on the keel, near the bow down to bare glass. Anyone else have this? Im building it back up with gelcoat now. I guess it will take a few days to get a good base to where I can sand it down to shape again. Its gotta be a 2 foot "stripe" right where the boat first contacts the trailer. (yes there is good carpet on it-maybe its too abraisive?) I suppose it is just from use, but of course, a real PITA to fix. Very time consuming. At least I dont have to worry about matching the color too closely! ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Ithaca NY http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=326707 - My Boat |
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Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-25-2005 at 3:11am
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Trike...I had some on the chines...real PITA!!!
I replaced my crappy carpet with bunk carpet...really made loading much smoother and the boat sides on with ease!!! It is about a one or two hour job depending on how full the cooler is! Unbolt the rails,remove the old stuff, wrap and staple (with bolts in place)and secure it back on. So...who do you trust to drive the new nautique for two hours? ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: David F
Date Posted: August-25-2005 at 12:43pm
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When I purchased my '93 SN, it had a keel protector installed. I removed it, but I imagine you could just put this on your boat and not worry about the gelcoat. I imagine the protector was installed to protect the keel while beaching the boat (something I never recommend).
Make sure you remove any wax, sand the existing gelcoat/fiberglass with 120 grit paper before applying new gelcoat. Make sure you apply well past the area the that is worn, otherwise, you will sand through when trying to blend the new into the old. When sanding, go this order in grit: 120, 220, 320, 400, 600, 800. You should use tracer at least up to 400 grit. You can polish out (machine) after 800, or go higher (hand) if so inclined. Good luck. |
Posted By: Darrel
Date Posted: August-25-2005 at 3:38pm
| If the prev. owner power loaded the boat he was filling the carpeted bunks with sand and dirt from the lake bottom. Its just like sandpaper on the boat. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: August-25-2005 at 4:53pm
Try putting a little ivory liquid or something similar on the carpet from time to time....it makes a great difference in loading and unloading....be warned....do not drive up the ramp without hooking the bow eye if you do this.
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Posted By: trikeaholic
Date Posted: August-25-2005 at 11:37pm
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Its working great! I am using evercoat gel paste and the first application filled it well, but took alot of sanding. should be done by tomorrow. It is taking a long time to cure because of the coloring, I think. It does cure rock hard over night though. Not as tough as I thought. I just dont enjoy fiberglass work at all. Dont have the patience for it. If it does not hold, I will have to try something else, but it sure looks good and matches the hull just fine. ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Ithaca NY http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=326707 - My Boat |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-26-2005 at 2:45pm
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There is a company in Fla...can't remember the name , but could easily find it again on a search...They sell small spray aplicators and can match colors and have many colors in stock for correct craft...if your work does not hold up...you could spray it!
I will find the web site and post it. ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: stang72
Date Posted: August-26-2005 at 2:52pm
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Here it is...
http://www.minicraft.com - http://www.minicraft.com ------------- stang Face plants are not that funny when it's you face! http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/images/3720/photo1.jpg" rel="nofollow - The Super Air |
Posted By: trikeaholic
Date Posted: August-26-2005 at 10:29pm
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That is a great site! The final coat just went on. I dont think I am going to buff it out yet because Im skiing as soon as I can tomorrow! Going to try and teach the wife. I may be looking for a replacement (wife) by tomorrow night! LOL ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Ithaca NY http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=326707 - My Boat |
Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: August-27-2005 at 12:10pm
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Hey trike - wifes may come and go but take care of that boat!!! ------------- Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang |
Posted By: raygunclan
Date Posted: September-02-2005 at 2:46am
from a man who has clearly had more than one...WIFE!!! and for the record? a woman would never say anything like that! (at least not on a website so that it could come back to bite her in the a$$!)  ------------- who needs a mortgage when you have a boat!?!? |
Jim_In_Houston wrote: