bottom peeling and bubbling

[cdbaum]

hi i have a 2001 glastron sx 17...the bottom of the hull is missing paint and starting to bubble in places,this is probably from parking on the beach,just wondering how to repair and whats needed
thanks
darren

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: bottom peeling and bubbling

Hmmmm you may have some real problems but to best determine it I will move this to the restoration section......

 

[cdbaum]

Re: bottom peeling and bubbling

the fiberglass isn't bubbling just the gel or paint...can it just be sanded off and paint on some new covering?

 

[ondarvr]

Re: bottom peeling and bubbling

IF the gel coat is blistering its a big job to do the repairs, but the repair isn't really mandatory.

If its been painted and that's what's blistering, then its an easy fix compared to the gel coat blisters.

You need to determine which it is, or post a pic so someone can identify the problem for you.

 

[Shife]

Re: bottom peeling and bubbling

Read this carefully and then inspect your boat:

http://209.20.76.247/ss/assets/howto-pub2/Gelcoat Blisters Diagnosis Repair and Prevention.pdf

You will then be able to determine the nature of your problem and, if it is osmotic blistering, how to repair it.