RazorbackBoater
Seaman
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2019
- Messages
- 58
So guys, I finally have an update on my project boat. After demolition of the inside, I found several cracks that had me worried. This boat was on the ground in a pasture for 30 years and probably had cows and sheep step in it several times. Also, the sea foam green gel coat had tons of cracking and chips, so I made the decision to grind it down to pretty glass and start over.
I started grinding today. After a long, hot day of grinding, I have a clean hull bottom to inspect for any issues. It looks like I have four large holes to repair and a few blistered areas that I ground out that I will need to fill.
My plan is to finish removing the gel coat on the sides, repair the hull, use Adtech 14 filler, sand it smooth, and then apply white gel coat to the bottom.
I know I have created a lot of work and expense with grinding off the gel coat, but I want it to be perfect.
I started grinding today. After a long, hot day of grinding, I have a clean hull bottom to inspect for any issues. It looks like I have four large holes to repair and a few blistered areas that I ground out that I will need to fill.
My plan is to finish removing the gel coat on the sides, repair the hull, use Adtech 14 filler, sand it smooth, and then apply white gel coat to the bottom.
I know I have created a lot of work and expense with grinding off the gel coat, but I want it to be perfect.