Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Gel coat and painting repairs

Posted by Fishwisperer on 05/11/09 - 4:08 PM
#1

I just got a present from my wife of a 15 ft 1981 BW with a 70hp yamaha. the boat has not been used in 5 years and the sellers think the engine is no good by I think otherwise. The whaler is in fairly good shape but needs some love. There are a few dents in the deck and some areas on the hull that are scraped and worn. But I got a great deal and a great boat. I see the fantastic restorations done by memebers on this site but don't know where to begin. Is there a course on gelcoat repair and painting that I should take or have any members talked about what they have done in detail to get such great results. I will post some pictures soon. But I need advise in how to sand, repair and repaint my whaler.B)

Posted by Guts on 05/11/09 - 5:52 PM
#2

Cool present from your wife She must love you a Lot, Some one will chime in on the gel coat that has move experience than I do with that. and I like your screen name [Fishwisperer]

Edited by Guts on 05/11/09 - 6:06 PM

Posted by Fishwisperer on 05/12/09 - 4:28 AM
#3

Guts,
Nice looking Montauk. Thanx for your reply. I am going to need help with this gelcoat project.