1973 196 rebuild question

[Duffy1470]

Most ideas are bad. That's why you talk about them. I appreciate the feedback. My brother said the same thing. He was less nice.

[Duffy1470]

Saw where someone used gelcoat mixed with cabosil as a fairing compound. I finished sanding the stern and faired it with aforementioned mixture along with starboard rail damage.  Also included picture of bow damage. Still contemplating it. It's solid , just looks awful.

Fairing mixture


Stb rail. Actually looks decent. When sanded should be good.


Faired stern


Bow damage

[Duffy1470]

"Finished" sanding. I don't think I'm finished but all the dark, chalky, grey/blue paint is gone.