[Rhodes22-list] big problem

[Steve]

Todd
That an easy fixs.  Just grind it out with a Dremal
Tool and apply resin or maybe even use a gel coat
repair kit.
Steve


--- Todd Tavares <sprocket80 at mail.com> wrote:
>     I was putting carpeting on my bunk boards this
> past weekend.  While under the trailer stapling the
> carpeting to the inside and underside of the boards,
> I found what looks to be a huge blister under the
> old paint.
> 
>   I scraped the old dried out paint off and what I
> found did not look good.  It appears to be an old
> blister which broke and took a chunk of the gelcoat
> with it.  The gelcoat layer has delaminated over an
> area about 1 1/2" in diameter with cracks radiating
> out from the hole 3/4" or so.  I hope the damage is
> only surface and/or can be repaired from the
> outside, because the hole is below the concrete
> under the stepped ares aft of the v-berth.
> 
>   Apparently the PO did not see it and painted right
> over it and must have sailed this way.  There was
> paint inside on the laminate.  I think the only good
> thing is that the boat has been on the trailer for
> 5+ years so it must be dry by now.
> 
>    I was debating whether I was going to strip the
> old paint myself, or have the bottom re-done
> professionally.  I guess this made the decision
> easy.
> 
> Hopefully pics will attach.
> 
> Todd
> -- 
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