Gelcoat Checking Question

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by BobBill, Jun 14, 2010.

  1. BobBill
    Joined: Oct 2009
    Posts: 873
    Likes: 25, Points: 28, Legacy Rep: 157
    Location: Minnesotan wakes up daily, in SE MN, a good start,

    BobBill Senior Member

    In the pic, you will note checked gelcoat, not exactly bubbles.

    My question is simple, do I need to remove the gelcoat before reglass? (I plan to fair and then paint the boat, not apply new gelcoat. Not worth the trouble.)

    Or, can I sand and do the same with lighter glass? I know the exposed chip areas need fill.


    In addition, there are areas where the gelcoat has lots of wee bumps, and will apply similar logic.

    I am prepared to remove the gelcoat but wonder if it is necessay.

    See Gelcoat II for the referenced pic; sorry, do not know what happened to upload.
     
    BobBill, Jun 14, 2010
    #1
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. Dave_R

    1984 Gulfstar Keel: is this Gelcoat seam or?

    Dave_R, Feb 4, 2022, in forum: Sailboats
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,816
    nota
    Feb 25, 2022
  2. Asleep Helmsman

    Pearson 35 Hull #11 Blog Repairing the Crazed Gelcoat

    Asleep Helmsman, Nov 3, 2020, in forum: Sailboats
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    1,747
    Asleep Helmsman
    Nov 4, 2020
  3. j24sailor

    Gelcoat or Paint

    j24sailor, Nov 6, 2011, in forum: Sailboats
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    2,617
    Frosty
    Nov 7, 2011
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.