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N2Lake

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Gel Coat Repair
Aug 21^st, 2010 at 2:14pm

Is there anyone in the Lake Travis area that is good at gel repair. I have a few spots I would like to get fixed and I have the gel coat from the nordic factory to match it spot on. I was thinking I might leave it after Labor Day weekend to have the repairs done.

I also have a bunk on the trailer that will be needing attention soon. Maybe even leave it at Full Throttle for a Raylar kit, I can always dream right.

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Re: Gel Coat Repair
Reply #1 - Aug 21^st, 2010 at 10:58pm

haven't had to have any gelcoat work done but are some I have heard of.
Custom Boats of Austin (lakeway)
Dewart Fiberglass
Gelcoat Jim Fiberglass Repair (lago vista)
Five Star Marine, Inc.
http://www.acemarineaustin.com/

http://yellowpages.superpages.com/listings.jsp?SRC=portals&CS=L&MCBP=true&C=Fibe...

on the trailer bunks do it yourself. next time you take the boat off the trailer take measurements of the bunk and bolt location. then go to lowes get treated lumber, new bolts, nuts, washers, carpet glue, staples, and outdoor carpet. use your measurements to cut the boards, drill the holes, insert the bolts, and attach the capret. then when you take the boat off the trailer take tools and remove and replace the bunks in the parking lot. then have a great day and then when you load the boat you can have the feeling of yes I did it myself and it looks great. good luck !!

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Re: Gel Coat Repair
Reply #2 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 12:48pm

Thats a great idea on the trailer bunks. I would guess stainless fasteners and staples are the only way to go. On the treated lumber, is it the green tinted stuff? Thanks for your suggestions.

Another thought, has anyone tried the new Loctite that is in tape form like teflon tape? That should be easier to chinch down than nyloc nuts since the bolt head will be under the carpet. Would you use a stovebolt type head or the beveled countersunk type?

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nathan Lake Admiral Offline Going Home !!!!! Posts: 2120 Leander, TX Soon Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #3 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 1:03pm they have the green turf stuff but the also have outdoor carpeting with marine backing. it usually coms in black, silver or a tan depending on whats in stock. here are so pictures of mine that I redid.
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N2Lake Land Lubber Offline Lone Star State of Mind Posts: 37 NW of Austin a bit Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #4 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 1:15pm No not the carpet. I'm talking about the treated lumber being the green tinted stuff. I will definantly use black marine grade carpet for the bunks.
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nathan Lake Admiral Offline Going Home !!!!! Posts: 2120 Leander, TX Soon Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #5 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 2:22pm sorry had carpet on the brain. yes the treated is the green tint wood.
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Owtlaw Austin Boater Offline Posts: 224 Round Rock, TX	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #6 - Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 7:16am I'd avoid the marine backed carpet. The backing is rubber and will hold the water in and prematurely rot the wood. Academy has bunk fabric and it may be even cheaper than carpet. I have carpet on mine because I couldn't find bunk fabric to fit a 14' 4x12, but I left or open on the bottom of the bunks.
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N2Lake Land Lubber Offline Lone Star State of Mind Posts: 37 NW of Austin a bit Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #7 - Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 7:57am Good info thanks Owtlaw.
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nathan Lake Admiral Offline Going Home !!!!! Posts: 2120 Leander, TX Soon Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #8 - Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 8:24am lowes has carpet with out the backing. it is cheaper than what you get at academy.
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Captain YARRR Admin Offline Doing the rain dance Posts: 2587 Round Rock, TX Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #9 - Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 3:32pm I love the swing set framework. Looks good and it's creative as hell.
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nathan Lake Admiral Offline Going Home !!!!! Posts: 2120 Leander, TX Soon Gender:	Re: Gel Coat Repair Reply #10 - Aug 23^rd, 2010 at 4:34pm thanks I get lucky from time to time.
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