Fiberglass Shop - South East Florida

[SnafuFishTeam]

Hey guys,

Just bought a 1977 23' SeaCraft that is all original in great shape. There is a small soft spot on the starboard side of the boat next to the rocket launcher that I want to have repaired. I have read numerous posts about boats with the same issue. I will only use the best and don't believe the entire floor needs to be replaced. Any recommendations in SE Florida?

Also, the hull is the original yellow in ok shape. The boat has never been wet sanded or compounded and wanted some recommendations or suggestions on gelcoat restoration.

Thanks!

[Old'sCool]

Don at Hermco

[Blue_Heron]

Originally Posted by SnafuFishTeam

wanted some recommendations or suggestions on gelcoat restoration.

Wet sand with 800 grit until all oxidation is gone, then use Poly Glo.

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by Blue_Heron

Wet sand with 800 grit until all oxidation is gone, then use Poly Glo.

Yep. I definately agree with that. I used Poly Glo, the results are shown below. It worked out GREAT!

Jim

[SnafuFishTeam]

Wow, Jim that came out amazing! I have read a few articles on THT about this product with mixed reviews but most positive. Some say it works great to start, but 2-3 years out not so good. How long ago did you do it?

[SnafuFishTeam]

Thanks! I know he is the bracket specialist. I also hear a lot about Wildfire Marine in Stuart. Do you know anything about them?

[RidgeRunner]

PolyGlow will work to restore a shine. But so will MopNGlow. Poly-glow can be recoated at any time but most certainly will not last more than a few seasons if left in the sun.. A couple people have had allergic reactions to the PolyPrep (ie. Floor stripper). So wear gloves and follow the safe use and handling practices. I did not suffer any adverse effects. I had two boats to put the stuff on. One dark hull where the gelcoat was so pourous it would dull virtually overnight when buffed and waxed. Polyglow made a world of difference. I have since had to strip and re-do a couple times (in the past 8 years) due to yellowing. I still recommend the stuff. It seems to work better on light colored hulls. The Pursuit is an eggshell color and it really looked great, even the non-skid and the leather looking gelcoat on the cuddy looked fabulous. Gulfstream is the color and it doesn't look half bad.

[RidgeRunner]

OOOps, that was just before it got redone.. As evidenced by the Scumline.

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by SnafuFishTeam

Wow, Jim that came out amazing! I have read a few articles on THT about this product with mixed reviews but most positive. Some say it works great to start, but 2-3 years out not so good. How long ago did you do it?

My boat was very oxidized but otherwise the gel coat was in pretty good condition when I did the Poly Glo restoration. I did exactly what Blue Heron suggested and wet sanded with 800 grit sandpaper. Then I followed the Poly Glo directions exactly. The finished product looked awesome and still does 2 years later. Now, my boat has been kept in dry storage the whole time so that certainly helps. But, I'm am very satisfied and have recommended the products to several friends and they have had good results as well. Lots cheaper than painting!