Temporary Fiberglass Repair

[Hellacool]

Got a small gash today. Someones boat came loose and decided to contact mine. About 1 inch long, 1/4 inch high and about1/16 deep. It is into the glass. Well above the water line. They are going to pay to have it repaired but I am not taking my boat out of the water until the end of the season. So what do I do with it until then?

 

[GTBRMC]

Maybe @Glassman would have a thought or two to share on this

 

[Bluewater272]

Sounds like a pretty tiny defect, and since it's above waterline I would think about sealing with a silicone that matches the existing gelcoat. Whoever is repairing it will likely need to grind it out anyway prior to repairing.

 

[Seadeals]

I have used like-colored enamel model paint on deep ones before. Like @seanmclean said, they will grind it out for the official gelcoat repair. I worry a little about silicone since it can stick to the grinding tools and recontaminate possibly causing adhesion issues with the repair.

 

[Hellacool]

I am going to get an estimate this weekend from the Marina I store my boat, may be able to just get it fixed without disrupting the summer.

 

[GTBRMC]

You could fill it in with Marine Tex, but that might make the eventual fiberglass repair a little more difficult.

 

[Jgorm]

Nothing. Just ignore it.