Repairing floor cracks, holes, small craters, etc.

[CaptScottNC]

OK guys... I'm sure I'll get lots of different opinions on how to take on this next project. There are a couple issues that will limit the things I can do to fix these items. Want to know what you all feel are some options for me to get the interior of my boat looking as good as it can be with the least amount of time off the water and money involved. I have a 1977 23 SF and the interior is solid and has no soft spots however there are lots of p laces that have spider cracks but more obvious little dime sized craters where it lookslike the gelcoat layers just popped out and made a mini-pothole with a layer of glass at the bottom. There are also places around the rear hatches that appeared to be hollow just under the gelcoat and the gelcoat has cracked and flaked revealing a small (pencil thick) hollow area that a runs along the interior of the rear cooler hatch. Then I also have screw holes that need to be filled from previous pedestal seats that were in the boat.

The factors I have to keep in mind is Tuna season is upon us here at the Big Rock. It's winter for working with epoxy, gelcoat, polyester outside. We have some temps getting up to 60 degrees occassionally. I plan to redo the interior top notch in a year or so but righ tnow I will be eating up the majority of my time reinstalling a T-top and redoing my gas tank and tank supports. So I have my hands full removing the console, t-top and pulling the tank/replacing the rotten wood. I just would like some advice on ways to fill/seal any potholes, screw holes, etc to minimize any more damage and also make the boat look better. White filling materal, etc that doesn't quite match is much nicer than ugly black holes, craters, cracks, etc. I'll snap some pictures in a sec and show you the ares I'm thinking of. I'm new to working with gelcoat, polyester, etc. But did build a small kit kayak that I glassed with epoxy. Limited knowledge though. So dont feel bad giving me details that you think might be obvious.

Thanks again in advance. Let me go snap some photos but wanted to get this on here to get you guys thinking.