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Gel coat repair costs?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:24 pm
What do yall think it would cost to fix this? Been looking for a boat. This one pops up, has a yamaha 200 4-stroke with 130 hours on it. Looks like a nice boat other than this damage.
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Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:33 pm to kengel2
After the first pic I was like bro do this yourself. After the third... yeah this is a big job.
But I still think you can do it yourself.
Gelcoat is actually relatively easy. The hard part will be the corner which I've also had to do on my own boat.
What you do is use oil based clay and block off sections at a time and paint in the gelcoat. For all of it, after you fill it in you just have to sand it down first with 180, then go to wet sand papers potentially up to 2000 grit.
So total cost if you do this yourself, probably $100 for the gelcoat, the wet sand paper, and the clay + 6-10 hours of time.
At a shop, I really don't know. Potentially in thousands not because it's hard but it takes a day for gelcoat to cure and so their time just adds up.
But I still think you can do it yourself.
Gelcoat is actually relatively easy. The hard part will be the corner which I've also had to do on my own boat.
What you do is use oil based clay and block off sections at a time and paint in the gelcoat. For all of it, after you fill it in you just have to sand it down first with 180, then go to wet sand papers potentially up to 2000 grit.
So total cost if you do this yourself, probably $100 for the gelcoat, the wet sand paper, and the clay + 6-10 hours of time.
At a shop, I really don't know. Potentially in thousands not because it's hard but it takes a day for gelcoat to cure and so their time just adds up.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:48 pm to dandyjohn
Ive watched a couple videos, it doesnt look hard.
But it is a couple colors, so I guess youd paint after fixing the gelcoat?
But it is a couple colors, so I guess youd paint after fixing the gelcoat?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:50 pm to kengel2
Matching the color is by far the hardest part. If you're going to paint anyway then it's not bad.
Me, I'm a trashy bastard and I just let my patchwork not match.
Me, I'm a trashy bastard and I just let my patchwork not match.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 3:53 pm to kengel2
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other than this damage.
What happened to it? Looks like it ground down some edges on a concrete dock or something?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 4:01 pm to Saskwatch
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What happened to it? Looks like it ground down some edges on a concrete dock or something?
I dont know, I assume the guy bought it and was going to fix it and lost interest. I havent asked yet, I have a limited budget and was just trying to ballpark see if it would work.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 4:05 pm to kengel2
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I have a limited budget
I'd budget some extra for what I can't see as well. You could always send this picture out to 3-5 different fiberglass guys and see what comes back. Even if they aren't exactly accurate it should give you a range.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 4:32 pm to kengel2
i wouldnt touch that boat unless it was damn near free because there is a lot of unknowns if its just cosmetic shite or something with the transom structure itself.
that transom either has flex issues if its cracking at all corners like that, or it was banging against rocks or concrete docks. i cant even explain how such deep gouges get in the rear of a boat like that unless its been beat up from being left in the water during a hurricane
fixing gel coat is pretty easy, but the underlying reasons for the transom to be that way makes me think there is a chance it will need the transom replaced.
that transom either has flex issues if its cracking at all corners like that, or it was banging against rocks or concrete docks. i cant even explain how such deep gouges get in the rear of a boat like that unless its been beat up from being left in the water during a hurricane
fixing gel coat is pretty easy, but the underlying reasons for the transom to be that way makes me think there is a chance it will need the transom replaced.
This post was edited on 6/27/22 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 7:22 pm to kengel2
That boat needs more work than gelcoat before attempting those repairs, even if it's just cosmetic. It at least looks like the paint is pretty oxidized and discolored. That will need to be fixed prior to mixing color to try to match the actual gelcoat color. Including that and just by looking at the photos, you are in the four figure range - not three figure range.
My experience has been that glass guys are all over the place and I only hire them if I really need something significant. All that said, if I had to throw a number out there assuming you're just looking at cosmetic problems, I'd say you're looking at around $2,500.00-$3,000.00 to get all of those issues totally fixed and fixed right. That port side of the transom is a much bigger pain in the arse than it looks like in the photos.
I also agree with Keakar. I wouldn't touch that boat.
My experience has been that glass guys are all over the place and I only hire them if I really need something significant. All that said, if I had to throw a number out there assuming you're just looking at cosmetic problems, I'd say you're looking at around $2,500.00-$3,000.00 to get all of those issues totally fixed and fixed right. That port side of the transom is a much bigger pain in the arse than it looks like in the photos.
I also agree with Keakar. I wouldn't touch that boat.
This post was edited on 6/27/22 at 7:23 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:22 pm to bluemoons
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wouldn't touch that boat.
Idk about that. It all looks like bad dock rash to me. There's no spider webbing to indicate serious structural problems. If it does in fact have good bones and no rot/splitting/termites/etc than it can be a good grab for someone willing to put in some work.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:30 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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It all looks like bad dock rash to me
How does it get dock rash where the transom meets the bottom of the boat under the water line?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:53 pm to bbvdd
Maybe with some reef rash thrown in? It needs to be closely looked at but it could all just be busted gel coat.
I've been party to a hole put in the side of a boat due to the right combination of wind, beer, and a pokey outty board on a pier. shite happens. I baby my boat but I use it, and this weekend I put a nasty chip in the gelcoat right at the bow eye. Or better stated some dumb frick plowing a party barge right past our pier halfway on plane did it.
If that damage is all just gel coat, it could be had for a steal.
I've been party to a hole put in the side of a boat due to the right combination of wind, beer, and a pokey outty board on a pier. shite happens. I baby my boat but I use it, and this weekend I put a nasty chip in the gelcoat right at the bow eye. Or better stated some dumb frick plowing a party barge right past our pier halfway on plane did it.
If that damage is all just gel coat, it could be had for a steal.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:56 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I actually had a chop in the gel coat of my dad’s boat that was caused by a big arse stingray’ tail whipping around.
I had forgotten about that.
I had forgotten about that.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 10:21 pm to bbvdd
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had a chop in the gel coat of my dad’s boat that was caused by a big arse stingray’ tail whipping around.
Did you miss it with a gaff or something???
Posted on 6/27/22 at 10:35 pm to Saskwatch
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Did you miss it with a gaff or something???
No. Got it to the top of the water and it started whipping it tail around and hit the boat.
I cut the line ( used hooks that would rust)
Posted on 6/27/22 at 11:08 pm to bbvdd
Looks like a hurricane damaged boat. Would be very careful. The gel coat is likely the least Of your problems
Posted on 6/28/22 at 6:38 am to kengel2
I think it will cost a couple of grand if a shop did it but I’m not in the business so please take that into consideration. Looks like an older boat do it most likely still has wood on the inside. You may want to tap on the tension with a white rubber mallet to determine if there is rot in the transom.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 7:29 am to hophead
Has anyone gotten screw holes and old GPS holes in the console filled before?
I have some fiberglass work of my own that I need taken care of but holding off until I have to repower or other major work.
I have some fiberglass work of my own that I need taken care of but holding off until I have to repower or other major work.
This post was edited on 6/28/22 at 7:30 am
Posted on 6/28/22 at 7:45 am to GITiger66
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Looks like a hurricane damaged boat. Would be very careful. The gel coat is likely the least Of your problems
Thats what I was thinking. Im going to stay away. The boat isnt local and unless I talked the guy down enough for basically the motor, I dont know if itd be worth it for me.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 8:12 am to Saskwatch
I’m sure the others here have r experience. I’d probably just fill it with MarineTek if it isn’t major.
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