Fibreglass Hull Thickness

Hello i have a 1996 Bermuda Fishmaster Cuddy Cabin.

I brought it down from QLD and when i changed the rollars i noticed that one had broken off causeing the rollar holder to slightly rub on the bottom of the boat on the fibreglass it has rubbed a area about 12mm sqaure and about 1mm thick.

My concern is im not sure how thick the hull would be on this boat.???

Im also not sure wether i can take it out now.????


Any ideas.

Thanks Wayne.

 

What is visible ? Exposed glass fibres ? It sounds like minor damage, but should be repaired, if only to stop water getting in to the laminate, which does weaken it.

 

Hull

Mr efficiancy. No exposed fibres. Will attach pic tomoz.

How do i fix it.??

 

Sounds like a very minor issue. If it is only a gouge out of the gel coat, without getting to the laminate, it may not require any attention. Or you could use a little epoxy putty that matches the colour. Need something fairly viscous so it doesn't slump out of the hole after you level it with a spatula.

 

Gday mate. Do you have a name of what this epoxy is.

 

A chandlery should have something to suit. Tell them what you are planning to do. You want something thick enough to be suitable for an overhead repair.

 

Just use gelcoat, hold it in the chip with masking tape, wet and dry smooth when cured (24hrs) and polish.

 

I thought of that, but what is the minimum size container gelcoat you can get ?

 

The size of the jar you take with you to the boat yard.