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07-31-2010, 07:31 AM
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OK, so I am running around cleaning the boat today and making sure everything is in order... Then I find this?? Sorry about the quality it was taken with the cell. Any suggestions on how I can go about self repair? I have NO idea how it happened and didn't notice when it was taken out of the water. Can I still use it? The marks go up about 4 feet but the corner is by far the worst. I'm just sick right now.
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07-31-2010, 07:56 AM
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yep get a glass guy on it...looks like someone got you with a spinning prop. that sucks sorry to see that.
07-31-2010, 08:19 AM
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Head over to west marine and get a little west epoxy , you can seal it up and use it for now. If you want to get fancy they have all the west system products and some good repair guides there and on their web site. To be perfect , like said above , get a glass guy.
07-31-2010, 08:52 AM
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Be nice to use a filler, then try to match the gel best you can. Some of the guys at WM locations know their stuff. Bring a picture so they can see the full extent of it.
Pop an email or telephone Fountain to see what they suggest as well. Good glass guys on this forum will hopefully chime in with their expertise.
Pop an email or telephone Fountain to see what they suggest as well. Good glass guys on this forum will hopefully chime in with their expertise.
07-31-2010, 09:19 AM
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they make alot of stuff that can patch that for a quick fix for now..... i don't think the damage is as bad as the 1st 2 pics make it out to be......look at the 3rd pic looks like ya just took 2 real close pics that make it look real bad....just my thoughts. I worked in a bodyshop for 6 years
07-31-2010, 11:35 AM
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throw some 5200 on it and enjoy the rest of the season 
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07-31-2010, 07:37 PM
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A spinning prop ? Think about how close (if even possible) the other boat would have to have been to him...and I believe he would have felt the hit.
I think that looks like a trailer loading incident. Look at the second pic...there are deep scratches on the underside of the hull also. Could also have been a large lag bolt or nail when you were tied up to the dock. The boat moving with the waves and the lag bolt hitting the hull ? Might also be piranha...but thats reaching a bit...lol.
