Alexegan88
Jet Boat Addict
- Messages
- 121
- Reaction score
- 342
- Points
- 102
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2022
- Boat Model
- 252SE
- Boat Length
- 25
So attempting to repair the drain in the ski-locker I put a hole through the bottom of my boat (dumb move I know). But now I had a hole to fix.
1. I cleaned the hole with a wire pipe cleaner. Slight countersink with a larger drill bit and sanded the edge and acetone.
![IMG_3892.jpeg IMG_3892.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206344-5fcdf3062748942e157674fd66dc3c5c.jpg?hash=X83zBidIlC)
![IMG_3887.jpeg IMG_3887.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206345-3f513098997c80342b7d20b083b82d42.jpg?hash=P1EwmJl8gD)
2. Filled with Six10 thicken epoxy (mixes in nozzle of gun). Tapped bottom.
3. Next day it cured but was ugly.
![IMG_3895.jpeg IMG_3895.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206346-4a5d8e45f73f702ff8de7f9dfd1f4661.jpg?hash=Sl2ORfc_cC)
4. Wet Sanded 60 up to 800. I was careful, but still removed some top-coat paint near the repair. That said, if you close your eyes you can not feel the difference where the repair starts or ends so I think it was successful. I’m not worried about cosmetic because it’s the bottom of the hull.
![IMG_3902.jpeg IMG_3902.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206347-1502e9ba346e960ae61be7ad7277f65e.jpg?hash=FQLpujRulg)
I also purchased a gelcoat repair kit from spectrum, I am going to use it in another spot of the boat where I have some gel coat damage. I am considering putting it over this area as well to restore the color. Then again, it seems smooth as glass so not sure if it’s needed.
1. I cleaned the hole with a wire pipe cleaner. Slight countersink with a larger drill bit and sanded the edge and acetone.
![IMG_3892.jpeg IMG_3892.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206344-5fcdf3062748942e157674fd66dc3c5c.jpg?hash=X83zBidIlC)
![IMG_3887.jpeg IMG_3887.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206345-3f513098997c80342b7d20b083b82d42.jpg?hash=P1EwmJl8gD)
2. Filled with Six10 thicken epoxy (mixes in nozzle of gun). Tapped bottom.
3. Next day it cured but was ugly.
![IMG_3895.jpeg IMG_3895.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206346-4a5d8e45f73f702ff8de7f9dfd1f4661.jpg?hash=Sl2ORfc_cC)
4. Wet Sanded 60 up to 800. I was careful, but still removed some top-coat paint near the repair. That said, if you close your eyes you can not feel the difference where the repair starts or ends so I think it was successful. I’m not worried about cosmetic because it’s the bottom of the hull.
![IMG_3902.jpeg IMG_3902.jpeg](https://jetboaters.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/data/attachments/206/206347-1502e9ba346e960ae61be7ad7277f65e.jpg?hash=FQLpujRulg)
I also purchased a gelcoat repair kit from spectrum, I am going to use it in another spot of the boat where I have some gel coat damage. I am considering putting it over this area as well to restore the color. Then again, it seems smooth as glass so not sure if it’s needed.
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