Need help! Deep scratch on bottom of hull! Safe? Can I fix with Marine Tex?

[LMillan]

Guys need help! Ran into some rocks with jet boat causing deep scratch. Can I fix with Marine Tex? Will it be ok with Marine Tex? Just got the boat and needs to last awhile.. Or does this need to be done by professionals?

 

[Mainah]

Ouch. That removed part of the chine. I would tint some maine epoxy for that and finish with color matched gel coat.

 

[LMillan]

Yep took the shine right off.. lol
Thanks that’s exactly what I’m thinking of doing.
Do you think it would last? Is was my second time out

 

[Gym]

Agree with above. Getting the exposed fiberglass wet will lead to blistering. Dry it good with a hair dryer before repairing.

 

[LMillan]

Thanks guys appreciate the advise.

 

[LMillan]

I’ll keep you guys posted on how it comes out.

 

[zipper]

I agree with @Mainah, the Chine has been damaged. It will take at least a layer of epoxy possibly with microballoons to build it up so it can be sanded back into shape. And then color match gelcoat.

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