Damaged Gelcoat

[Farmhawk]

While doing routine maintenance on the Montana, I noticed a piece of the gelcoat missing. It looks to be about the size of a quarter, and is probably the result of a flying rock. It is located along the curb side above the ref vent. Anyone aware of a good way to patch this?

Thanks

[Bill-N-Donna]

I have a similar problem on our camper that appeared after a parking mishap. I was asking if there was anything to patch it with at a dealership and I was told that I should take it to a body shop to get it fixed properly. My problem may be a little deeper than what you have described. It was more like a gouge in the fiberglass.

[bncinwv]

If you want to do it yourself, consult a web-site such as overtons.com or westmarine.com for kits to repair both fiberglass and gelcoat. These are common boat repairs. If you want to have someone else do the work, I would check with your local marine dealer who should be able to do the repairs as well. Hope this helps.
Bingo

[Exnavydiver]

I have had to do a few "quarter sized" divots on my boat and they end up being saucer sized divots by the time I get them patched. It is a project but with care and the proper tools and kit you can hardly tell there was any damage. I would suggest a good marine body shop, less headache and faster work... Dave

[Farmhawk]

Thanks for the response! I am limited on marine suppliers and whether they do body repair I don't know but will check it out.

[Mrs. CountryGuy]

Farmhawk,

If those Marine dealers don't do the repairs themselves, they probably will know the name of someone who does. When Tana was backed into something (NOT OUR DOING), a marine dealer who could not do the work due to the temps (fall - - cold) knew the name of an excellent fiberglass repair shop.

Remember, many boats are made of fiberglass, and people have run them into docks on occassion.

Or look for a Corvette repair shop, they can fix fiberglass too!

Good luck finding help.

[Tom S.]

True, but as soon as you mention the word "Corvette" the price automatically goes up 50%!

[5thWheeler]

Here' a number for West Marine's catalog order center. 1-800-262-8464 You can order gelcoat repair online westmarine.com or thru them directly.
Mike