Has anyone finished an engine comparment and hatch from rough layup? I would like to finish and paint mine. What would be necessary steps and how complicated?

Anyone, someone, Buller?

What do you mean by finish? Are you wanting to repaint the bilge.

Yes. Would actualy like smooth finish similar to Gelcoat. Current surface is rough layup with that old style splashed color on it.

Take the hatch of ,sand it and gelcoat it .

Ditto, you could use imron too. I'm working on repainting my bilge now using awlgrip which can also be shined up, but gelcoat would be the best. Awlgrip is just A LOT easier to apply.

Andy ,,,your just sick of mixing the gelcoat. LOL

Its actually very easy ,,u can buy waxed gelcoat for the finish .
Add hardner and go,,easy to work with and smoth finish guarantied if aplied correctly.

Have you started sanding yet? If so, how does it look so far? Was are you considering for paint?