Thanks, Gordon. Is that stuff tough enough to fill the void (not deep, but good-sized area) and keep moisture out of the original layup? --Craig, chonshell@ia4u.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Allgrove" <gordonallgrove@mindspring.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:48 PM Subject: gelcoat repair I have used (on the Monty 8 and Bayliner) and am using the colored Gel Coat repair stuff - like they sell at WM and Boater's World (WM doesn't always have stock on plain white). I have at least two left thumbs, but it usually comes out ok. ga ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 6:23 PM Subject: gelcoat repair I've lost gelcoat from sections of my hull below the waterline: A section about the size of a stick of gum near the bow, and one a little bigger than a silver dollar on the front of the stub-keel. I'm no D-I-Y'er . . . I've never tried gelcoat repair. Am I safe using epoxy to fill the gouged sections (only millimeters deep, but exposing 'glass cloth), or should I repair it the way it was built? I don't really have the time or money to have this professionally done, but I don't want to make the situation worse with a sloppy home repair.
You're Welcome Craig, My Monty had quite a few shallow scratches, so does the Snipe (from Previous Owner) The Gelcoat patch has been good, seals off the original. Just go 'poco a poco' (little by little) put a small amount in, and let it set - no mixing required. Even the 'Admirable' can't tell where I've patched the Gel Coat and she 'knew' where the sins were. For the Monty, it was the 'Buff White' that color matched. he white white is for the other toys. Hope that helps, ga ----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 7:01 PM Subject: M_Boats: gelcoat repair
Thanks, Gordon. Is that stuff tough enough to fill the void (not deep,
but good-sized area) and keep moisture
out of the original layup? --Craig, chonshell@ia4u.net
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Allgrove" <gordonallgrove@mindspring.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Cc: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:48 PM Subject: gelcoat repair
I have used (on the Monty 8 and Bayliner) and am using the colored Gel Coat repair stuff - like they sell at WM and Boater's World (WM doesn't always have stock on plain white). I have at least two left thumbs, but it usually comes out ok. ga
----- Original Message ----- From: "Honshells" <chonshell@ia4u.net> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 6:23 PM Subject: gelcoat repair
I've lost gelcoat from sections of my hull below the waterline: A section about the size of a stick of gum near the bow, and one a little bigger than a silver dollar on the front of the stub-keel.
I'm no D-I-Y'er . . . I've never tried gelcoat repair. Am I safe using epoxy to fill the gouged sections (only millimeters deep, but exposing 'glass cloth), or should I repair it the way it was built?
I don't really have the time or money to have this professionally done, but I don't want to make the situation worse with a sloppy home repair.
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