specreck

I was inspecting my underside of my boat and noticed that there was a 1.5 inch radial peice of plastic/enamal missing that left my fiberglass haul exposed to the water. Does anyone know how to fix fiberglass boats...is there a special putty I could by? I know I need to fix it so I don't get dry rot to my fiberglass. Maybe I need to take it to a specialist? A boat Dr.

Troutski

You could try Glove-it (spelling) it is a sealant for the bottom of boats. It would hold you until you could get it to a professional.

Chuck

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specreck

Thanks Chuck,
Is that somthing I have to pick up at a marina? Or at Walmart

osmosis

I think the professionals are just going to apply a rosin, and then seal it. Both of which you can do yourself for alot cheaper.
I suggest a marina instead of walmart. not only is it more likely for them having the correct stuff - they should be able to add some info based on experience.

Hawk

Lustrums ago i got a kit at Kragen Auto & repaired the transom on my 1980 fiberglas boat.....................


i even did some work on my 1966 427 vette stingray.....................:B:B:B........hee

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Troutski

I agree, a marina would be best. You would probably get fresher stuff and some helpful hints on the applacations. Check your local area for a Marina if nothing shows up, try Staff Jennings in Eugene on Centinial Blvd.

Chuck

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Irishrover

I put little dings in my glass boat on a regular basis. So as part of my boat tool kit I have a white epoxy mixture that I have on the boat all the time. I just make up a 50/50 mix and put the sticky messy stuff on my new ding let it dry then sand it down and wax it. West Marine is where I bought the stuff. They have several differnt types you can get the kits at any store like a West Marine or Fishers Marine Supply. The one thing I always tend to do wrong is mix up tp much of the stuff. I also forget to wear rubber gloves I think that would help a lot in the clean up. In about 24 hours the stuff is hard as a rock. The suff I use is called Super Mend. Good luck

specreck

Thanks everyone, I think on tues I'll go check out the marinas. I need to get it fixed before i get my boat back in the water....and I like fishing too much not to be able to get on the water