Patching gelcoat gouges.

[randlemanboater]

I had a few gouges in the gelcoat below the waterline so I patched them up on Friday.

First I assembled my work crew.




Here are the areas in need of repair, they are all on the starboard bow area.







I sanded the area around the damage. Is breathing bottom paint dust bad for you?





Then I mixed up some Formula 27. Will breathing F-27 fumes make you light headed? YEP! It says in the instructions to overfill the repair, I know now that you do have to overfill a little to get a good, smooth repair after sanding, but don't overfill too much unless you have a power sander. I got tired arms.



Lude comments here.



Overfilled.



Smooth.