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- Tue Oct 27, 2015 4:27 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
- Replies: 9
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Re: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
If you read the old forum, it has many discussions on this subject. The short story is that the cracks really can't be repaired - you need to sand down to the bare glass and recoat. Big job. F As Flymo mentioned. If you want them gone for good you must sand back down to bare glass. This will still ...
- Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:57 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11811
Re: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
That's an option, but my plan is to paint it the original blue. I found that interlux has color matching the original whaler blue. Thought doing it all original would help the resale value. Thanks though, I may need that luck. :--I laugh aloud--:
- Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:37 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
- Replies: 9
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Repair of Hairline Cracks in c.1970 Gel Coat
I have acquired a 1970 Boston Whaler 13-foot hull and trailer, no motor. I'm looking to restore it and sell it. It is waterlogged. I I drilled holes and found the water was at the stern. It has been draining for a few months. I can easily pick up the entire bow and raise it up. It is still dripping ...