Fiberglass & Gelcoat Boat Repair

[@RasThavas]

Thanks for uploading. I also do small repairs here and there, not on boats but other things. If a repair works and holds up, it is a good repair. That is my philosophy. 👍

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks, I agree!

[@ronaldbowman2321]

Hi, should have used White MarineTex. That stuff is Great. I fixed a broken crankcase on a 1970 60 hp Johnson back in 1978 after a broken Piston Skirt was pushed through the crankcase by the Piston Rod. I ran that motor till 2005 then gave it to my son that used it 5 years till he sold the boat motor and trailer. Marinated is Good Stuff. Glass work isn't hard, you just have to do a lot if sanding and filling, take your time. Good Luck, Ron B.

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks, Ron - I wish I had known they make white Marine Tex - would have helped a lot.

[@joelaszlo4725]

good job sir,it turned out very nice. Did the hardener come with the evercoat gelcote,or no?I need to do the same repair on my boat soon.

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks. Yes, the gelcote comes with hardener - it's a pretty simple job - you'll do great.

[@shanerobinson5338]

Was that a grinding wheel on dremmel if so what size thank you for
Video im going to have to do this at some point

[@fixingstuff2647]

I used a 3/8" diameter x 1/2" tall grinding wheel - see below. Good luck with your project! www.amazon.com/Dremel-932-Aluminium-Oxide-Grinding/dp/B00004UDIT/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1M4KA5VJZ4M39&keywords=dremel+grinding+bits&qid=1676381475&sprefix=dremel+gri%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-10

[@fixingstuff2647]

I also used this smaller grinding wheel to open up the hairline cracks: www.amazon.com/Dremel-84922-Silicon-Carbide-Grinding/dp/B00004UDKD/ref=sxin_17_ac_d_bv?ac_md=3-1-VW5kZXIgJDEw-ac_d_bv_bv_bv&content-id=amzn1.sym.8f2bf95d-b9c2-4e6d-96a9-5fdf77a1951d%3Aamzn1.sym.8f2bf95d-b9c2-4e6d-96a9-5fdf77a1951d&crid=63TFESARHV2T&cv_ct_cx=dremel+grinding+wheels&keywords=dremel+grinding+wheels&pd_rd_i=B00004UDKD&pd_rd_r=5a677e19-861c-4aa0-97ae-fb810ea3d1c4&pd_rd_w=cSJCB&pd_rd_wg=EShit&pf_rd_p=8f2bf95d-b9c2-4e6d-96a9-5fdf77a1951d&pf_rd_r=QBQTS2DEWRCZYZE4R53G&qid=1676724990&sprefix=dremel+grinding+w%2Caps%2C89&sr=1-2-270ce31b-afa8-499f-878b-3bb461a9a5a6

[@JohanLander]

One tip is to add thick layers of gelcoat and then take it down with wet sanding...

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks...that would have prevented the black marine-tex from coming through after sanding.

[@bullhippo9023]

I would disagree with good job. I only comment so you know the repair is totally unacceptable. You installed a epoxy plug not a repair. I wish you well.

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks for the feedback. It's mostly a cosmetic repair as it is so far above the waterline.

[@stevenswiatek6268]

whats wrong with an epoxy plug?

[@stevenswiatek6268]

@@fixingstuff2647 back in the day ships were plugged with wood and cocks were made of steel

[@timyoder5227]

I agree. Not trying to be critical but constructive and I can appreciate your effort, but having grown up in fiberglass manufacturing with a father who was a sought-after SME in FRP, I would encourage you to do your homework before leading people down the wrong path.

[@davidthomas2921]

Next phase you should spray the gelcoat,,sand and buff..Perfect

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks...will do!

[@ronaldbowman2321]

A note, Use a Sanding block and try to Smooth it as you go. Rom

[@fixingstuff2647]

Thanks. Yes, a sanding block would have been helpful.

[@bwk_guybwk_guy2937]

Gel coat over epoxy, hmm!

[@fixingstuff2647]

Are you worried that the gel coat won't bond to the epoxy?