So, they sent the wrong flake for the Tige, so I've been doing some smaller jobs while we wait for the next batch. I did a quick few spots on a Stingray, a patch job on a waverunner, and just sprayed another waverunner today.
Screwed down through the carpet most likely. The ply is either wrapped in carpet, then screwed to the frame, or screwed down first and carpeted over. Casting decks are usually the former.
Here's an example of a decent patch job that was finished with a brush.
I ground the edges down and gave the whole area a good scuff. Then I taped where I wanted the gel to stop, sanded to the tape edge with 80 grit, and brushed. You have to be quick, and peel the tape before it starts to set up.
You can order gel coat from spectrum that should match the original color, but yours will have years of fade to it. If it was me, I would just look for some white gel with wax and brush it on. It's on the bottom, so who would notice?
If you decide to brush though, I always tape off a square...
A few more things, since I'm off work now. You don't have to worry about getting all of the heavier scratches out, the gel is pretty thick and will fill in a lot. Power sanders will help, but you really want to use a block after you get the bulk sanded down a bit. It also could be sprayed...
There's no need for more glass unless it's low. The process from here would be.
1. Sand with 36 until ~80% smooth.
2. Then switch to 80 grit until smooth and no resin over unscuffed areas.
3. Do a skim coat of bondo, sand with 80, finish with 150. Repeat the skim coats and sanding until...
I can't tell from the pics, too far away. It looks like you just layed a square patch directly over some damage? Any grinding before?
The closest one looks like a hole. Did you fill it in, if so with what?
I doubt it. The risk with power tools is more creating heat and seizing the not to the bolt. I remember doing some fake logs from the log ride at Indiana Beach. For some reason, the bolts for the wheel brackets just kept seizing. I think I even seized one without even using a power tool.
This...
Ok, I can't recall doing one quite like that, but you'll almost definitely be cutting the cap off to pull the transom out. I don't know what to do if it extends out to the tall sides.
@alldodge I really don't know much about the grades of plywood. Mostly just random bits. Like I don't know...
Post a closer pic of the top and sides of the transom. All I can see is the splashwell wall. Usually you cut the cap and raise the sides up, but it's been a while since I've done one, and I mostly remember lunds.
Extra bracing surely couldn't hurt. Maybe add some around the seats too, so you...
Only if it's something we might get blamed for. Like if we take a light out and it doesn't work when we test it. Sometimes I'll find butt connectors that have come apart, away from where I cut or unplugged it. We'll fix it, because if we don't then people will still try to blame us for it...
I've been working on a Tige this week. A tree fell on the tower. It seems I didn't get a picture of the tower, but the bimini top is smashed in and there's a dent in the frame tube on the starboard side. I'm surprised it didn't bust the windshield.
