Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics => Topic started by: umecheme on July 31, 2023, 01:58:24 PM

Title: Hull Repair
Post by: umecheme on July 31, 2023, 01:58:24 PM

So I finished my hull repair, sanded down the keel area, filled and epoxied new glass over the section of the keel where the PO had been beaching.  Now that the repair is finished, what's my best option?  I'll sand it down and do a little bit of fairing, but should I gelcoat over the repair?  I know I'm not supposed to use topside paint below the water line, but what if i'm going to be bottom painting over it?  Thoughts?  I'm reading up on it now, but haven't found a great answer.

Thanks, in advance!

-Mike

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: RickK on July 31, 2023, 01:59:43 PM

Will it live on a trailer?

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: umecheme on July 31, 2023, 02:10:53 PM

Its possible that it could end up on a mooring for a couple weeks a year....

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: wingnut on July 31, 2023, 04:07:15 PM

Epoxy barrier coat (the gray stuff) followed by bottom paint would be a good option... I don't know that there's any reason to go down the cosmetic gelcoat route if you're going to bottom paint for aesthetics anyway. Barrier coat not a bad idea but might not even be necessary in your application. Glad to hear you're making progress!

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: RickK on July 31, 2023, 05:32:50 PM

Here is what I did to my 170
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10101.msg129891#msg129891

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: msteinkampf on August 10, 2023, 08:47:16 AM

Wingnut's suggestion sounds good. If you're going to be beaching the boat, I would install a KeelGuard (https://keelguard.com/product/keel-guard/ (https://keelguard.com/product/keel-guard/)). I've had one on my Boston Whaler Montauk 17 for a decade, and it's holding up pretty well. Lifetime warranty, too.

M

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: umecheme on August 23, 2023, 03:30:45 PM

Not many beaches here... The only dry spot I hope to encounter is the trailer!

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: Mwar410 on August 23, 2023, 05:44:51 PM

I wish I had a picture of the “beach I was on Monday, 50’ granite ledge that we had to land on.

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: wingnut on August 25, 2023, 10:12:28 AM

Yes, and if you find a small pocket of sand, you still don't beach on it... The rocks hide way too well in sand and seaweed! 12'+ tides will strand you quick too.

Title: Re: Hull Repair
Post by: umecheme on August 29, 2023, 12:37:35 PM

20' tides here... you'd be HIGH and DRY for a while!