I've seen worse but I agree with the others, it's pretty bad. If
you're looking for a cheap solution here's what I would do. Take some
sanding paper to it and clean it up best you can. Try not to sand
through the gelcoat anymore but get any big gouges down and smooth it
out a bit. Then dry it as much as possible. If you can put it in a
garage do that and point a small fan at it for about a week or two. If
there are any deep gouges you can fill them with two part epoxy mixed
with a filler. You can use wax paper and masking tape to hold any
filler spots in while they harden. Epoxy does not need air to dry.
Then paint a few coats of two part epoxy on it. Clear epoxy is ok but
if you can find a 2 part colored epoxy paint that is a close match to
your gelcoat you can use it. The goal is to seal the fiberglass
because fiberglass is not really water proof, it absorbs water slowly.
Epoxy is really better than polyester fiberglass and more reliable for
the average diy'er. Then use a keel guard that is big enough to cover
the whole mess and apply it carefully according to the directions. As
long as you keep on trailering it that will be a good enough repair.
I'd get the keel guard first so I will know how much it will "hide".


oelf92 wrote:
Yea i justcalled a local marina that i turst and tried to explain to them
what is wrong, they said it's a big job. I was hoping it was something i
could do myself, but maybe not. I have attached three pictures maybe you
can give me a few more pointers...

http://www.ilark.net/boat/boat1.JPG
http://www.ilark.net/boat/boat2.JPG
http://www.ilark.net/boat/boat3.JPG

Thanks again! !



"jamesgangnc" wrote in message
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If the gelcoat is worn off it will be a chore to repair. It doesn't
affect the structural integrity of your boat. As long as it is a
trailer boat it will not be in the water long for the fiberglass to
absorb water. It is common and is sually the result of repeated
beachings on sandy shores. Make sure the trailer roller is rolling
since you think that is the cause of yours.

An easy fix might be to get one of those hull guard strips. They are
basically plastic strips that stick on the hull at the V to protect it.
They come in lengths up to at least 5 feet. West marine and others
have them in their catalogs.

oelf92 wrote:
I have a 94' chaparral and at the "V" on the hull toward the front there
is
wear straight to the fiberglass about 3 feet long. It might be from
awhile
ago and looks like it could possibly be from the bottom roller, it wore
through and might have cause the constant rubbing while loading and
unloading from the trailer. It is smooth not ruff, and no cracks or
gouges.
What is the best way to repair this? Tips, Products ? ?

Thanks! !