Gelcoat Removal ... & My Intro/First Post

[Motor_Boat_Boi]

Thx for the reply and info @dirtwheelsfl

You asked if I plan to use bottom paint once restored and my thoughts currently are no, don't foresee any extended stays in the water.

I've seen some restorations were they put a layer of glass following gelcoat removal. I plan to skim and fair the entire hull so reckon I'll already be addressing any imperfections on the hull so may not hurt.

One other thought I had regarding the hull thickness was I intend to glass the entire interior of the hull through the restoration process, removing the inner liner and on the sides applying a foam board covered with glass and faired.

For the exterior you suggest cloth, would that provide any structural strength or is this just to prevent checking?

Mat would provide structural strength and prevent checking correct?

What is this smelly shit you describe?