To All,
We just acquired a pre-71 Sunfish that needs some gelcoat restoration. The glass fiber cloth is showing through the gelcoat on the bottom of the boat. What materials should I use? 3M Gelcoat? Epoxy? Automotive epoxy and urethanes? Brands? Methods? I am an experienced hobbyist and auto restorer. I figure that I would sand the existing gelcoat smooth and apply several new coats.
Is there any reason to preserve the tan color? It looks spoiled milk brown. Any concerns about updating it? Is it worth more as a vintage unit?
I have a new rudder to install, but see the bracket is narrower than the indent for the old draw pin in the transom. I will probably need to install an inspection cover. Where should I buy an inspection cover?
fortunately, the hull has been inside a garage for the past 25 years and is clean otherwise.
What are the two brass screws for on the top of the deck? ARe they drain plugs? Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks for your help,
BR549
We just acquired a pre-71 Sunfish that needs some gelcoat restoration. The glass fiber cloth is showing through the gelcoat on the bottom of the boat. What materials should I use? 3M Gelcoat? Epoxy? Automotive epoxy and urethanes? Brands? Methods? I am an experienced hobbyist and auto restorer. I figure that I would sand the existing gelcoat smooth and apply several new coats.
Is there any reason to preserve the tan color? It looks spoiled milk brown. Any concerns about updating it? Is it worth more as a vintage unit?
I have a new rudder to install, but see the bracket is narrower than the indent for the old draw pin in the transom. I will probably need to install an inspection cover. Where should I buy an inspection cover?
fortunately, the hull has been inside a garage for the past 25 years and is clean otherwise.
What are the two brass screws for on the top of the deck? ARe they drain plugs? Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks for your help,
BR549