Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. So, while testing boats in syracuse, indiana, i spotted a fadedsilver metalflake gt 150 with a for sale sign, and i called the number. The discovery of hull blisters elicits a mental oh no. How to repair gelcoat, chips, scrapes and gouges yourself. Glastron 2005 gelcoat cracking hi, i have an 06 175 sx glastron and so far so good, my friend at the lake has an 07 and he has some stress cracks, but they are from getting a wakeboard tower installed in the middle of winter and or a bad fit. The boat been completely stripped out inside and i can have it upturned to work on so practicality isnt a problem. If you are around any marinas which paint, sometimes a painter will contract for the topcoat shoot on a prepped hull.
A boat in the water tied up to a dock is not the same as a car parked in a driveway. If not managed, these small cosmetic annoyances can lead to bigger problems down the road. These blisters are caused from a boat sitting the water with no bottom protection. My 2007 glastron boat has 30 new blisters in the fiberglass bottom with cracks around them. I matched my teal striping on my boat to a tee when it was wet and mixing. Here you can learn about what is needed to apply a gel coat. May 27, 2009 in this case the cracks need to be examined closely, even chipped away at, to see if they extend through the gelcoats 0. These boat are super rare and very hard to find anymore. Choose from over 900 colors of premium polyester gel coat, color matched every time you order.
Please note, one gallon of gel coat will cover approximately 4080 sq feet. The boat number ends in 1987 and the glastron literature below from 1987 also indicates it is that year. The gelcoat of your boat is porous and will allow water to soak into the fiberglass which causes the fiberglass to soak up the water and causing these blisters. Just fill in the crack, let is set and scrape off the excess with the enclosed spreader. Mar 28, 2017 restoring a classic glastron zach stovall i had my eye out for a gt 150 the boat aboard which james bond jumped over a levee during his historic chase scene. Repairing stress cracks 1988 glastron boat restoration. The effects of the motors weight are magnified when the boat is accelerated under normal operating conditions, and when the boat is bouncing along on a trailer. I have painted numerous old boats including two whalers with very bad gelcoat before the paint job, including the 1971 outrage i own now. Overall appears to be in excellent condition with out any signs of fading or oxidation. Ive heard of people painting over their gelcoat with a 2 pack paint that comes out like gelcoat. Dec 16, 2015 a boat in the water tied up to a dock is not the same as a car parked in a driveway. Sanding swirls, missed pinholes, chips etc will be on you.
This boat was upgraded to a dual color hull with graphics package. The vec shield finish allows genmar to offer an extended warranty against cracks, imperfections and osmosis blistering, a first for the marine industry, according to genmar chairman irwin jacobs. Gelcoat used to patch existing gelcoat, fiberglass repairs, and for new construction and projects. Unfortunitly i ordered gelkote from the mahogany company with wax. Please subscribe, leave a comment and give us a thumbs up. Genmar was the company that owned glastron in 2006 and genmar went bankrupt in 20082009 and closed glastron and bankrupt courts sold glastron. Jun 10, 2017 hairline spider cracks must be opened wider and filled with an epoxy filler to be permanently repaired.
But in many cases, the solution is simple and inexpensive. You should have about 10 to 15 minutes of working time after adding the catalyst before it starts to harden and is no longer fluid. Glastron brochure thank you for your interest in glastron boats. If you have any surface scrapes or gouges that need repair, check our advisor doit yourself. Glastron boat repair and restoration minneapolis minnesota. Apply gelcoat use a small wood or plastic putty knife to spread the gelcoat smoothly over the repair.
There is a crack in the gelcoat in the bottom keel downt he center of the hull on either side of the daggerboard slot. How much does it cost to regelcoat the entire exterior. Jul 26, 2014 outboard motors apply a considerable load to the transom. Heres a dandy 1970 glastron v143 jetflite 14 ft runabout, how many boats do you see that have a console and bucket seats with rear fold down seats. I have not had the boat for a while, i got it through a trade. Colored gelcoat makes colormatching boat repairs easy. Gelcoat is the first thing sprayed into a female mold when a boat is built, usually to a thickness of. I have a ultra rare 1976 glastron carlson cv23 jet boat for sale. Tachometer quit at the end of last year and some upholstery has some minor sun damage. Gelcoat repair west marine boat parts, sailing, kayaks. Jul 17, 2012 my 2007 glastron boat has 30 new blisters in the fiberglass bottom with cracks around them.
Depending on the method of construction, layers of chopped mat and fiberglass cloth are then built up on top to form the hull, deck, and other molded parts. There are also some superficial gelcoat spider cracks around the starboard side of the windshield. I think the only thing not original is the gray carpet which was installed very well. Oct 01, 2003 vec shield is an even bigger change for the boating industry, where gel coats are standard and thermoformed plastics are entirely new. Dec 16, 2015 glastron boats and regal boats in ontario best bowrider boat buying tips, bowrider gelcoat discolouration, gel coat cracks and osmosis looking to make a smart best bowrider purchase at the toronto boat show. However, as it dried and hardened, it was a darker shade and i now have a dark spot on my boat that im going to have to recover to match.
It make only take one hard it against a dock surface to result in a gelcoat crack at that time or at some time period thereafter with an secondary stress in that area. First of all, welcome to the forum i have had my fiberglass boat for a short time. Follow along as i attempt to repair a damaged section of our boats gel coat. Bowrider, express cruiser, walkarounds, ski and wakeboard boats glastron boats for sale. You can successfully complete basic fiberglass boat repair by following these steps. Gelcoat repairs which includes an instructive video that covers gelcoat restoration, scratch repair, and polishing and.
Color gel coat ships same day 100s of colors fibre glast. This boat was built for performance with its volvo penta aqc hp paired with the 270 outdrive. So when the sterndrive caused the transom to flex, the gelcoat cracked under undue stress and left a series of cracks mostly near the bottom of the outdrive. Buy your next boat on from dealers, owners, and brokers. Repairing fiberglass powerboat transoms epoxyworks. Please fill out the form below to receive an email with a digital issue of our latest catalog. Ral 9001 and ral 9010 are available in gallon and fivegallon sizes only. Also osmosis blistering is on the surface of the gelcoat and warranty would have ended for only the original owner. This product provides easy permanent repairs on hairline cracks, small scratches and chips in fiberglass. Prep the area removing all of the damaged gel coat keep the repair as small as possible. Glastron boat repair and restoration mn minneapolis. Jun 06, 2018 learn how to treat wearinduced spider cracks that appear along the hull of your dinghy.
Most will never be more than a cosmetic concern, particularly if theyre treated rather than ignored. If the gelcoat has broken through, the damaged area needs to be sanded down and a new gelcoat layer applied. The boat receives continual stress on the hull and fittings due to waves, wind and wake. These loads are concentrated on the fiberglass skin and core where the mount is located. These premium quality isophthalic npg gel coats are. Gelcoat repair kit discount boat parts and boat supplies.
How to repair gelcoat, fiberglass boat repair boating magazine. Fill the repair slightly higher than the surrounding surface to allow for sanding. Used 2015 glastron gts 245, 72209 little rock boat trader. The seawater then becomes a solution that will try to equalize with the seawater outside the boat. Blend the included coloring agents to achieve a match to almost any color. Look for stress cracks around stanchions or other areas that might be an indication of an underlying structural problem. Serving adrenaline junkies with power, comfort and the ability to take control of their onwater adventures for over 55 years glastron is a known across the globe.
Super rare glastron carlson, really nice condition. Mekp hardener is required for each color and is sold separately. I have a 1972 glastron trihull 176 and im repairing cracks in the hull, i was reading here after i purchased my gelcoat that i should have purchased gelcoat with out wax and thin it with a 5050 mixture with another material. Boat will run 50 mph with one person but 45 with just about any load. It is right where you enter the boat, above the seat and speaker. Vec shield is an even bigger change for the boating industry, where gel coats are standard and thermoformed plastics are entirely new. In this case the cracks need to be examined closely, even chipped away at, to see if they extend through the gelcoats 0.
Nov 27, 2010 i went and looked at a boat today 24 wellcraft airslot. I repaire a chip in my gelcoat and the following cracks using this kit. I know there is a warranty and will be proceeding along those lines. White gel coat, precolored gel coat, clear gel coat, neutral tintable gelcoats. My 2007 glastron boat has 30 new blisters in the fiberglass. Glastron boats and regal boats in ontario boaters chat. It is estimated that one in four fiberglass boats develops hull blisters. The gelcoat which is applied to the outer surface is not as flexible as the resin with fiber embedded in it is. First of all we do not transfer warranties for boats built before 2010. This premium marine grade gel coat may be as gecloat for boats, gelcoat for pools or many other applications. Before getting into the actual repair, its important to understand what gelcoat is.
Glastron did reply to my inquiry and tentatively plans on repairing the blistera and. Application is easy and in a few seconds, even a novice handyman can. If you know anything about carlson, then you already know how carlson was way ahead of his time when he designed these boats. Jun 19, 2011 the antifoul is definitely coming off as i wont be keeping it in the water and im keen to get that old gelcoat look back. The motors skeg is bent to one side on the leading edge so the lower unit will go to the prop man for straightening, taking off. The evercoat marine gelcoat repair kit permanently repair nicks, gouges and scratches in fiberglass hulls and decks. Crazing in gelcoat, also known as spider cracks or stress cracks, plagues countless boaters. The antifoul is definitely coming off as i wont be keeping it in the water and im keen to get that old gelcoat look back. I sued it this summer to pull tubers and wakeboarders and it did great plenty of power. Vec shield eliminates gel coat and postmold painting. How to repair gelcoat, fiberglass boat repair boating.
Osmotic blistering is a condition found in most fiberglass boats. The boat is in pretty good condition for its age in my opinion, but the hull does have some minor hairline stress cracks. Blistering occurs when water penetrates through the gel coat and mixes with water soluble materials found in the fiberglass layers beneath it. Hairline spider cracks must be opened wider and filled with an epoxy filler to be permanently repaired.
Repairing stress cracks 1988 glastron boat restoration project. What are my options and answered by a verified marine mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Crazing is an incredibly common issue on modern fiberglass boats, and although it usually starts off as a matter of cosmetics, in severe cases these surface cracks can grow, deepen, and eventually threaten your boats. Stress cracks in fiberglass bass boats, canoes, kayaks. Fiberglass hulls blister because the shiny exterior, the gelcoat layer, is not 100percent impermeable to water. So even though our pigment matched the faded offwhite color of the boat hull the resulting gelcoat we mixed was a bit darker than we really wanted. Dont let a few blisters on your hull intimidate you this spring.
Glastron legendary quicktoplane super stable vee hull boats. The boat over all is as as nice as they get for being 46 years old. Order within 1 day 11 hrs 59 min 17 sec and your order ships next business day. Glastron boats for sale in florida, texas, new york, michigan. Painting over cracked and chipped gel coat moderated.
Future additions will be another clarion sub amp and 10 sub with enclosure, perfect pass, wake wedge and custom ballast upgrade. This colored filler comes in 11 popular boat colors and is readytouse straight from the tube. Learn how to treat wearinduced spider cracks that appear along the hull of your dinghy. Well i noticed a wet spot on the ground and looked up. Restoring a classic glastron zach stovall i had my eye out for a gt 150 the boat aboard which james bond jumped over a levee during his historic chase scene. May 15, 2010 there is a crack in the gelcoat in the bottom keel downt he center of the hull on either side of the daggerboard slot. Jun 07, 2007 i have a 1972 glastron trihull 176 and im repairing cracks in the hull, i was reading here after i purchased my gelcoat that i should have purchased gelcoat with out wax and thin it with a 5050 mixture with another material.