gatorfan6908
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- May 17, 2010
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For the nitty gritty:
1980 SEA OX 170
Outboard Boats
Length: 17'
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 6'
Engine: 1982 Mercury v6 90hp
Net Weight: 1100 (more with gear included)
Alright, there will be pics posted later, but since I am at work, I cant upload anything to this computer...
_After further exploration of the twisted world of repairs this boat is in, I found extensive damage to the gelcoat all the way down to the fiberglass, mostly on the front of the hull down the centerline. It runs from about the top waterline all the way to the bottom of the boat. Further to the rear, I found other areas where there are extensive scratches, gouges, and a few damaged areas down to the fiberglass. It looks like it was run aground ALOT. I cannot find an area where the fiberglass itself is damaged or has a hole, and I do not take on water when it is in the lake. It does not look like there is any core material in this boat.
My main question is what is the best way to repair the structural integrity of the gelcoat. I have read about hull repairs whereas there was a hole cut out, and reglassed in and applied with new gel coat. I do not believe that this is that extensive because I feel that it can just have resin and gel coat reapplied.
Also, is there any chance that water may have seeped inbetween the interior fiberglass and the gelcoat since the fiberglass was exposed? I know that the stringers are rotten and have to be replaced, but I feel I should repair the hull prior to the stringers and the deck.
If I were to sand each and every one of the cracks, it would take months. Is it possible to sand larger areas on the bottom of the boat, repair them, and move on to another section?
I also dont know much about mixing any resin or what typical mixtures consist of, so any insight to that would be great. Please reply back with any input you may have. Thank you.
Also, the pics will be posted this evening for anyone who will want to see them.
1980 SEA OX 170
Outboard Boats
Length: 17'
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 6'
Engine: 1982 Mercury v6 90hp
Net Weight: 1100 (more with gear included)
Alright, there will be pics posted later, but since I am at work, I cant upload anything to this computer...
_After further exploration of the twisted world of repairs this boat is in, I found extensive damage to the gelcoat all the way down to the fiberglass, mostly on the front of the hull down the centerline. It runs from about the top waterline all the way to the bottom of the boat. Further to the rear, I found other areas where there are extensive scratches, gouges, and a few damaged areas down to the fiberglass. It looks like it was run aground ALOT. I cannot find an area where the fiberglass itself is damaged or has a hole, and I do not take on water when it is in the lake. It does not look like there is any core material in this boat.
My main question is what is the best way to repair the structural integrity of the gelcoat. I have read about hull repairs whereas there was a hole cut out, and reglassed in and applied with new gel coat. I do not believe that this is that extensive because I feel that it can just have resin and gel coat reapplied.
Also, is there any chance that water may have seeped inbetween the interior fiberglass and the gelcoat since the fiberglass was exposed? I know that the stringers are rotten and have to be replaced, but I feel I should repair the hull prior to the stringers and the deck.
If I were to sand each and every one of the cracks, it would take months. Is it possible to sand larger areas on the bottom of the boat, repair them, and move on to another section?
I also dont know much about mixing any resin or what typical mixtures consist of, so any insight to that would be great. Please reply back with any input you may have. Thank you.
Also, the pics will be posted this evening for anyone who will want to see them.