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Gel Coat on a fiberglass boat #1357651
05/27/15 11:05 AM
05/27/15 11:05 AM
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Is it necessary to the structural integrity of the boat? (ie...will worn-off gelcoat allow some kind of damage to the fiberglass hull?

the reason I ask is I've seen some cheap bass boats FS/FT lately and have thought about snagging one if the right deal comes along. most are older but supposedly run fine. but many say the gelcoat is worn or gone.

Now, if I found one that truly was mechanically sound and the only problem was worn/missing gelcoat that made it look dull, but posed no actual threat other than looking less-than-great, well I'd be alright with that.


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Re: Gel Coat on a fiberglass boat [Re: GomerPyle] #1357659
05/27/15 11:27 AM
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Think of gel coat on a boat like a paint job on a car...if the color is still there, there is protection on top of the structure. If you can see the fiberglass, there is no protection and water can penetrate the fiberglass.

http://www.madrivercanoe.com/customer-service/faqs/gelcoat-faqs

Last edited by hammerhead; 05/27/15 11:27 AM.

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