Osmotic Blister Repair

[mjr119]

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I've never seen this happen to a boat before. How much would it cost to repair something like this?

[mjr119]

Is this mostly cosmetic?

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[996scott]

looks like it is just cosmetic but i have no idea what would cause it or how much to repair. I would take it to a fiberglass shop and ask them. My guess is they have probably seen it before. Is this something that just happened this season?

[zabooda]

There have been some threads on the condition. If I remember right, it is from sitting in the water for an extended time.

[mmandley]

Yes this can happen when the boats are in the water all the time, this is one reason SC won't warrenty the hull if its in the water all the time.

I think last time I read about this they have to grind all the Gell down and re-gell the boat. Not cheap at all.

[mjr119]

This isn't my boat. It's a XLV that i am going to look at today. Thanks.

[mjr119]

I wonder if this could be fixed with bottom paint instead of a re gel. It isn't like it'd a brand new boat so not like I would be painting over some expensive gunmetal flake. It's a really good deal on the boat.

Like smoking good deal.

Would you guys take the chance or would you be too worried that the hull is trashed?

[parrothd]

I'd pick that up in a second if the price was right.. Lol..

[jmb]

Believe it or not, fiberglass and water don't get along for any extended time. Just a cosmetic. problem.

[mjr119]

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