Ketchafew Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Want to get the hull fixed/cleaned up to sell. Had local "glass man" tell me he would fill in the the worst ones then paint the hull. Any thoughts or suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I would leave it....anyone who knows anything about skiffs and shallow water fishing knows you get hull rash....if you paint it...it can call out there could be something else that is gong on....let the new owner decide on how he wants to manage the bottom of the hull....focus on the deck and hull above the water line. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Agree with Wana leave it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Until you can start seeing light through it leave it alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 48 minutes ago, SouthernWake said: Until you can start seeing light through it leave it alone. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 If you fix it, do it right, only gelcoat and keep things original. As a buyer, paint would turn me off and I would rather it as it is than poorly fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketchafew Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 I appreciate everyone's reply's and if I were to keep the boat I wouldn't do anything. I would end up adding more scratches to it I'm sure. The issue is that all the interest from potential buyers so far are from folks that are not skinny water skiff types and it's turning them off. I agree with whichwaysup that the paint is not the way to go. Can anyone recommend a gelcoat guy in the Charleston, SC area that I could consult with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Last gelcoat repair I had done for some self-inflicted pretty hefty gouges in my 2300 cost around 2300.00, boat had to be put in a rack and rolled over, I agree with Whichway is saying if ya gona do it do it right, gelcoat is the only answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 Badge of honor ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Ketchafew said: I appreciate everyone's reply's and if I were to keep the boat I wouldn't do anything. I would end up adding more scratches to it I'm sure. The issue is that all the interest from potential buyers so far are from folks that are not skinny water skiff types and it's turning them off. I agree with whichwaysup that the paint is not the way to go. Can anyone recommend a gelcoat guy in the Charleston, SC area that I could consult with? To do this properly, here is what needs to take place.... 1.) Fuel tank will need to emptied 2.) Everything in the skiff needs to be removed 3.) The boat needs to be put on a rack or something which will allow the fiberglass mechanic to access the hull at an angle that will allow him to prep the hull, which will include large amounts of fill and sanding. 4.) then it will need to shot with several coats of gelcoat most likely up to the water level at a minimum 5.) I would suspect you are looking at a minimum of $3-5K for this work... I wish you the best in your outcome.... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 So looking around on line for white filler I found this. There are others available. Your hull does look pretty nasty. I agree a bad repair might be worse than none at all but I do not think your potential buyers are telling you that’s the case. I think a smooth bottom even if you can see the repair might not turn as many people off as you think. I do think if you pay a shop to repair it you might as well discount the boat 5 grand and let it go. It’s money gone either way. I am currently restoring an old Master Angler. Sanding the bottom it is clear to me this hull has a second layer of gel coat and is still eat up with oyster scratches. I am filling them and yes the entire hull will be prepped and painted. The paint option only sounds like a terrible idea because the rest of your gel coat looks really great. I think some white filler would be a good compromise between spending too much on the boat and doing nothing at all. https://www.bottompaintstore.com/Gelcoat-Repair-Putty?campaignid=17601250206&adgroupid=&creative=&matchtype=&network=x&device=m&keyword=&gad=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD59unLS36FWhZFdxkfeZ7cph04wi&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEiwm4tCTsirHj4iGmmTohFBoZn6Yr4-2BI350Z78hWWuaAzAHeLsDhoCsWUQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 1 hour ago, HoneyB said: So looking around on line for white filler I found this. There are others available. Your hull does look pretty nasty. I agree a bad repair might be worse than none at all but I do not think your potential buyers are telling you that’s the case. I think a smooth bottom even if you can see the repair might not turn as many people off as you think. I do think if you pay a shop to repair it you might as well discount the boat 5 grand and let it go. It’s money gone either way. I am currently restoring an old Master Angler. Sanding the bottom it is clear to me this hull has a second layer of gel coat and is still eat up with oyster scratches. I am filling them and yes the entire hull will be prepped and painted. The paint option only sounds like a terrible idea because the rest of your gel coat looks really great. I think some white filler would be a good compromise between spending too much on the boat and doing nothing at all. https://www.bottompaintstore.com/Gelcoat-Repair-Putty?campaignid=17601250206&adgroupid=&creative=&matchtype=&network=x&device=m&keyword=&gad=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD59unLS36FWhZFdxkfeZ7cph04wi&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEiwm4tCTsirHj4iGmmTohFBoZn6Yr4-2BI350Z78hWWuaAzAHeLsDhoCsWUQAvD_BwE I have recommended this product numerous times on this forum. It works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurem Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 This place makes the gel coat repair for mavericks. Give them you HIN and they willmake you a quart that will match your hull color. I was told to order the ones with 'wax' because that can be put on to fill cracks and such. You can fill spider crack and old holes you have drilled as well. They are very nice so call and talk to them about what you need. https://minicraft.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, lurem said: This place makes the gel coat repair for mavericks. Give them you HIN and they willmake you a quart that will match your hull color. I was told to order the ones with 'wax' because that can be put on to fill cracks and such. You can fill spider crack and old holes you have drilled as well. They are very nice so call and talk to them about what you need. https://minicraft.com/ Good information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 Last quote I got to respray oyster rash on a HPX was ballpark $4500. Your will likely be a bit more. make sure you’ll get it back for the sale. The worst of the oyster scratch you can likely clean up at home in your driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinadrifter Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 https://m.facebook.com/people/Brians-Mobile-Fiberglass-And-Gel-Coat-Repair/100027129296700/ Give Brian a shout. He will give you a ball park estimate based on pictures you send him. He does mobile work and has a shop in Awendaw I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted October 20, 2023 Report Share Posted October 20, 2023 I would 100% agree with a DIY approach. Get the gelcoat patch kit from minicraft in the same/simiilar color, only address the ones that go all the way to the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I know, I’m odd man out. Don’t see anything wrong with a good filler job and glass if needed and paint where needed. Seen excellent paint jobs that look like gel. Been done forever. Just be honest to buyers. JMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 9 hours ago, fin-addict said: I know, I’m odd man out. Don’t see anything wrong with a good filler job and glass if needed and paint where needed. Seen excellent paint jobs that look like gel. Been done forever. Just be honest to buyers. JMO. if you are going in that direction....be sure to have your before and after pics for buyers... dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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