Scrape and bubbles on bottom of boat

[hatcheb]

Hey Guys,

just wondering if I should gelcoat/paint/cover up the scrapes on the attached pictures. I'm not really concerned about the looks of it, because it is all under the water line. Can I leave it as is, or should I cover it. There are no gouges in it, just gelcoat worn off etc.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[jbcurt00]

pix didn't post, how did you post them?

Using the attach pix icon from the tool bar that's resident w/ the iboats forum? I suspect you did, that's why the pix didn't attach. Forum is still discombobulated (technical term :facepalm so using a 3rd party pix host may allow the pix to show up.....

 

[GA_Boater]

Try using Photobucket - It seems to be the only method currently working for pic posting.

 

[hatcheb]

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the tips, let see if this link works.

http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/bhatche/slideshow/

 

[r.j.dawg]

It would seem you have the privacy settings on your Photobucket account set to private.

 

[hatcheb]

Thanks for noticing that. Lets try this one, it should be better

http://s1254.photobucket.com/user/bhatche/slideshow/

Thanks!!!

 

[hatcheb]

Hey Guys,

just wondering if you have any advise with regards to the scratches, should I repair them, or can I leave them as is without causing any damage to the fiberglass.

Thanks.

 

[Woodonglass]

So, Is she moored in the Marina full time?? Fresh Water..Salt Water?

 

[hatcheb]

She is on a Fresh Water lake, stays in the water from about mid June to Sept

 

[Woodonglass]

If there's no deep gouges or scratches then I'd recommend a good sanding and cleaning and then a coating of bottom paint and call it good.