Shane wrote:

So how much do you think it would cost to self-repair? I would also
point out that the owner has had the boat for 14 years, and he says it
has been that way since he got it and that it has not gotten any
worse. He just paints over it every year.

If that is true (he seems honest) wouldn't any major damages elsewhere
from the collision have shown themselves by now?

In actual material, probably $25-$30 for the glass, another $60 -$80 for
the epoxy and $20 worth of microballoons. (Those prices are kinda high
because you will be buying small amounts.) If you don't have then
already, you will need a GOOD angle grinder, GOOD respirator, DA disk
sander, bubble buster glass roller and $20-$30 in disposables.
(Spreaders, acetone, sandpaper, gloves etc.)

It is not rocket science but it will be a nasty job and because of
environmental concerns, some yards will not let you grind bottom paint
yourself.

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Glenn Ashmore

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