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I own a 2004 130 Sport. On my way back home the axle on passenger bent. By the time I realized that the tire went (melted) through the fender, rubbed against the hull causing some damage. Could recommend a a gelcoat for this repair or advice of how to repair it. Thank you.
Ok, I will clean the area and take some more detail photos with the ruler. I have access to West Marine and in terms of DIY level I would say 8, except electrical work.
Thank you for your reply.
I removed as much debris as I could. (I have more pictures but don't know how to upload multiple photos or if the system permits). I hope this help you to have a better idea
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Edited by manufran on 07/30/21 - 4:59 PM
Man that sucks big time, Sorry happen, but it could have been worse.
Are you experienced with fiberglass repair? That is a fiberglass repair and is structural. Will need to be ground back and feathered out 1 to 10 ratio. I would fill the foam area with thicken resin after it is cleaned out too. I recommend 1708 several layers and polyester resin. You need to match the thickness of the hull with the glass and need to be 1 to 10 ratio overlap. Finish with mat, fairing and gelcoat over fairing to help with cure and board sand. Fair it and board sand and fair again board sand and then gelcoat The repair will be sustainably larger than your damaged area. You have to get to clean glass. Maybe 3 or 4 inches in every direction for the feathering. The repair will need to go under the bottom as much as on the sides. It is fixable but will take some skill to make the finish product to look original. Not a hard repair but will take some skill to do it right, or you will be repairing it again some day. Explaining the the repair honestly could take up a whole chapter in a fiberglass repair book if I explained in details. And if this post makes since to you, you probably have enough experience to do it yourself.
Archie
Thank you acassidy, you explained very well. Yesterday I visited West Marine and the representative waked exactly through the same steps you are referring. Never worked fiberglass before but I think I can do it. Another concern is the color, but of the damage is in the hull. Hi Finnegan, it never crossed my mind turning in a claim. My boat is insured with BoatUS, never has to used them before until this time when requesting a tow truck and they were really great. I really appreciate your instructions of how to do the job and your advice to work with the insurance. I just started to fished a lake here in Virginia with a healthy population of stripers! In the meantime I will wade and enjoy the Shenandoah river for largemouth! Thank you!
