) writes:
Has anyone re-gelcoated their entire hull themselves ?

Not the hull, but had the entire cockpit professionally re-gelcoated
about 8 years ago. It was expensive, about a grand, and took several
days. Major dings and cracks were filled, then the gelcoat was sprayed
on, sanded, compounded and buffed down, more spraying the thin spots,
repeat, etc.; ended up looking like new. Maintenance since then has
been the same old thing, buff and wax.

Boats should come with white rubber or vinyl cockpit liners.
Replace every 5 years or so depending on level of use.
Wipe down with damp sponge otherwise.

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