2003 Sea Pro SV1900, small hull repair and small deck repair, what do I use?

[SparkieBoat]

I just purchased a Sea pro, it has a small chip above the water line in the outer hull about the size of a fingernail. What should I use to repair this? Also I have several nicks and cracks in the deck, what should I use to repair this? also is there a chemical I can wipe onto the deck to prevent cracking and UV damage? Thanks Sparkie

 

[Bondo]

Re: 2003 Sea Pro SV1900, small hull repair and small deck repair, what do I use?

Ayuh,... Got any Pictures,..??

My 1st Guess is Gelcoat for the repairs...

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2003 Sea Pro SV1900, small hull repair and small deck repair, what do I use?

I'd just use marine tex or something similar on the chips and nicks; it's not a big deal. Assuming you don't want to "restore to original."

Not much you can do about spider cracks, either existing or to come.

As far as the sun goes, use your automobile by analogy: do you keep it in a garage so it will always look new? Or do you put a cover on it when it's parked so it will always look kinda new? Or do you park it outside, and wash and wax as needed, so it will look good for its age? A working boat is the same way. The time and money you spend to preserve its cosmetic appearance is time and money away from using it. The advice you will get here will range from "garage kept" to "leave it outside."
If it's the boat I'm thinking of, it's made to be outside and I wouldn't worry about it, once you give it a thorough cleaning and waxing. if it's in real bad shape, just like a car, there are compounds for restoring shine.
Not talking about upholstery, consoles, etc.

 

[SparkieBoat]

Re: 2003 Sea Pro SV1900, small hull repair and small deck repair, what do I use?

thanks guys..it is just chips on the gel coat..nothing big. I always keep a cover over my good boats. I am not concerned about a perfect looking boat, so a quick and easy repair is fine. Also the boat still looks pretty darn good, previous owner must have kept it covered most of the time. I will try some of the gel coat, is that what marine tex is??

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: 2003 Sea Pro SV1900, small hull repair and small deck repair, what do I use?

technically, no, but close enough for repairs. It's a 2 part epoxy; comes in a few colors. Back in the day it was the standard, and about the only, hardening fixer. Now there are dozens on the market; I am a bit of a dinosaur when it comes to these things. Still have my oakum tool.