Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

[GoNucks!]

I have a 2002 2150 bowrider. I have beach rash along the first 3+ feet of the hull under the bow and I have a 2" by 6" random chip in the hull at the transom. Each of these have exposed the fiberglass and while I have been studying fiberglass repair and gel coat repair I have yet to see the recommended fix for a chip through to the fiberglass.

Do I have to reglass these areas then gel coat over top or is it simply re apply new gel coat??

The gel coat appears to be 1/8" thick in some areas and this is what is puzzling me!!

Any suggestions would be awesome!

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

You might as well get some pictures ready, cause you're going to need them. It's the first thing everyone (including me) is going to ask for.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

I have been studying fiberglass repair and gel coat repair I have yet to see the recommended fix for a chip through to the fiberglass.

HMMM! Did you search this Forum???? I did and found these in less than two minutes.....
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=468545
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=468587
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=468528
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=467681

Could you hold your boat up a little close to the computer, I'm having a little trouble seeing those chips in the Gelcoat!!

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

I have a 2002 2150 bowrider. I have beach rash along the first 3+ feet of the hull under the bow and I have a 2" by 6" random chip in the hull at the transom. Each of these have exposed the fiberglass and while I have been studying fiberglass repair and gel coat repair I have yet to see the recommended fix for a chip through to the fiberglass.

Do I have to reglass these areas then gel coat over top or is it simply re apply new gel coat??

The gel coat appears to be 1/8" thick in some areas and this is what is puzzling me!!

Any suggestions would be awesome!

Beach rash is simple.. but that " 2"x6" random chip " in the hull at the transom seems a bit more..please elaborate..

2x6" is going to be glassed..

Really Pics should help ( as a first time poster you really should look into the sticky on How to and Get the best out of Iboats ..

You got the make year and model..just no pics and some are wondering around here why there are so many First posters that dont even say HI.. Just Fix it for me please..

Dont mind Woods comments..Im only about 1 sheet in the wind .. he got started before me ..

YD.

PS. Mind Woods comments..hes a smart cat thats getting fed up just like me ( I think ) . ... ..

 

[GoNucks!]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

Thanks to all who have replied to this thread. I will have to agree with the comments regarding not saying hello!!

Sorry rookie mistake!

I am a new (2 yr) boat owner and I'm trying to be a do it yourself er in order to keep my wife happy by not spending a fortune on this boat!!

Yes I know what boat stands for.....Bring Out Another Thousand......but at least I'm trying.

Thanks as well for the links and I will endeavor to post some pics as soon as I am able.

Cheers and safe boating!

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

Hey..no problems m8 ..

Can a keel guard suite you better then some gel repairs ?

Tex them little chips and guard it ? dunno..need pics..

YD.

PS. Your wife smart not to dump a fortune in the boat..

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

GoNucks!

Let me Start again.

Welcome to iBoats!!!

Some times you open your mouth and insert your foot and I kinda did that with you.:facepalm:
For that I apologize. WE ALL have been in your shoes!! All of us here on iBoats are here to help you with your project and I especially always try and do my best to research the issues at hand and provide the best answers possible. If I don't know em, I try to guide you to the guys that do. I get frustrated sometimes and that ain't good!!!! Let me know if I can help you in any way in the future and I'll do my best to assist.

Wood

 

[GoNucks!]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

Hello again!

I have taken some pics of the hull for your viewing

This is my 2002 Bayliner and I am watching tons of fiber glassing videos but if any one has any recommendations I would love to hear them.

I hope the pics turned out ok!

Cheers

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

Well I see you have that keel guard set up ..

For the repair in the back.. It should be ground out and some poly/mat glass applied ..then fair in..spray gel..finish and buff.

I would go into greater detail normally..but at this point there should be incoming opinions on this.

Thank you for the Good pics .

YD.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

IMHO the first thing you need to do is check your transom. Do you know how long that damage has been there and how long it has been exposed to water??? There is a good possibility that water could have intruded into the wood of your transom and if so you could have some damage there as well as the stringers and motor mounts. Have you done any "Below Deck" Inspection as to the "Soundness" of the superstructure of the boat?

 

[GoNucks!]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

The Chips are not through the glass itself and it shows no signs of water penetration either inside or out.

As for duration I would have to say it has 15 hrs max with this damage as I trailer my boat and regularly inspect the hull.

As I proceed with the fix I assume I will see the wood and its condition and be able to make the necessary repairs from there.

Thanks to all who have responded....you have been a great help.

Safe boating!

 

[shoein4u]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

Hello I have a quick question dose any body know if they make a keel guard for a cat?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Chipped hull!!! Any body with advice?

A cat!!!