[Scott]

I think you'll find that yards would rather paint and don't mess around with gel coating whole boats.... labor intensive especially when you get topside with all the "non" flat surfaces .... although the raw materials are less expensive than painting....

I would venture a guess that it would be very cost effective to do it yourself .... But lots of sweat "equity" (i.e. sanding) will ensue to get a nice finish... On the “flats” ,hull sides, I could see doing it .... but not when you get into corners and such as with the topside of the boat....can you say sore fingers!!!