There's A Hole In My Boat~ Sanding Gelcoat

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[@fredlane5579]

Really an excellent teacher....needs his own TV show! Thanks

[@TammyNorie]

TV is dead. This is it!

[@rightcoast7049]

I detail boats for a living but the lack of fiberglass service around has led me to learn, and I can't thank you enough for breaking it down step by step. I successfully fixed a 2 inch gash and it turned out great. You are a wealth of knowledge, much respect.

[@biglar155]

Wow. I started out wanting to know how to patch a screw hole with epoxy. 2 hours and several of your videos later I know how to do a LOT more than that! Very informative and VERY detailed series. Thank you so much!

[@boatworkstoday]

+biglar155 Thank you!

[@ryanphillips5688]

Thanks boat works, high quality, to the point, clearly explained, free education !

[@user-zb1pj9ov3b]

Lots of great info in this little series. Thank you for a great video

[@doctorpc4x4]

This series of 8 videos hs been really great. Love your style of teaching and appreciate your time in passing on your knowledge

[@fairdinkumozzies4056]

By far the most informative vids I have seen ! Thank you.

[@PVsimpilot]

Awesome channel, thank you very much for the time you take to film, edit and produce these videos; I really appreciate it.

[@enochthetrucker9735]

You definitely earned my sub with this series!

[@Deltro61]

Great series. I appreciate you putting some humor into what can be a pretty mundane job at times.

[@patrickmulvany2949]

Hey man, thank you so much for these videos. My boat would be lost without this wealth of knowledge.

[@sfayers3361]

Brilliant series of videos Andy, so useful, many thanks.

[@MaddieandStevesExcelAdventure]

Great series mate. Just finished repairs to the transom in my boat following your instructions and advice. Gotta say it came up great thanks to your video's. Cheers. Steve

[@RTD1947]

Outstanding series!!!! Thanks for the information and the presentation!!

[@mikejohnson7495]

you make it enjoyable to watch and really learned from watching you videos thanks for your time

[@miamitreasurehunter]

I have never been so happy to see a Glossy White.... :) I have followed all your 'I have a hole in my boat' series. I can't thank you enough. I am at a part in my Sailboat Restoration that I will be applying Gelcoat Instructions. Your Expertise and Teaching Methods are Amazing ! Thank you so much!

[@BikingVikingHH]

+Kelly Williamson Good luck! Im doing the same.

[@DarrinHoskins1]

That was alot of valuable information. Thank You so much for what you do. I would be lost without you. Thank You!!!

[@christopherbrossart9271]

Excellent series. Thank you so much.

[@0Gravity1966]

Thanks for this excellent video series..... I just bought a new to me 95 Maxum that needs a little gel coat TLC.... My last boat was painted so I never really ventured into the gel coat repair realm..... So your videos are a priceless help! Keep up the good work and thanks again for taking the time to make them, I know it is a time consuming venture to make, edit, and publish these videos!

[@josephmartinez9249]

Not many people do a well job of explaining, showing and editing their film. You have done a most excellent job, I have learned much from your video series. Thank you.

[@paulhaig6902]

I find your videos a great source of information. Thank you very much. I am currently tackling a rather large project for a newbie: Re-core both sponsons of a 21' tunnel hull speed boat.

[@Bruhstorfer]

Wow...don't even own a boat (yet) and I just watched this series. KZbin really does know what to recommend. Subscribed. Until I have a marine use, you have helped me see many uses for my motorcycle. Thanks!

[@OldMysticFantasist]

People say I'm meticulous. Dude, you are an artist!

[@Gold_Hunt_Australia]

Worth more than a thumbs up. Excellent tutorial. Perfect technique. Cheers from Australia.

[@jonathanking6546]

I also have an older boat that I haven’t used in many years. I think I am also going to restore it for my nieces and nephews. I have the mechanical and upholstery knowledge, and will attempt to refinish the body now. A couple new tires and they will have many great memories. You are really awesome. Thank you.

[@bsparks3672]

I am using this series of excellent videos to inform my gelcoat repair. Now is 2021.

[@Stylus-wq5gm]

Andy your video tutorials are an excellent resource and entertaining as well! Keep up the good work.

[@SiRicketts]

Great set of vids. Will be putting ALL those tips to work soon on my boat. Thanks again.

[@waynefederico9396]

Five thumbs, I used to work for Boston Whaler Norwell Ma. back in the days before chop had color per % inch.. We Taped the hulls for voids three to four times them a inspector would go over what we checked over.. Gelcoat voids we would drill two holes one to fill the other was to exit the resin ,... Thx bud you bring back some great times working on boats.. gotta love the smell of resin or get a wooden boat... lol

[@WaRloRdDrakaen]

This is the best explanation for repairing a top gelcoat I've ever seen. Next weekend I'm going to repair my boat's coat in some places. I'll follow your instructions all the way. Thanks for your effort in making these great video's and greeting from Belgium!

[@robertkeliher6090]

you just found you on you tube....I live in Florida and I am in the middle of a massive gel coat repair job. Never done gel coat work and it is very confusing as people have tons of ways to gel coat with additives etc..... Explanations here are simple and funny,..... Andy Miller is ROWDY....thanks for all the cool tips. Much more confident doing my own work now

[@markbaxter9384]

Like many others...I also learned a lot and want to say thank you. I will soon be doing my first gelcoat repair project and feel much happier starting it with the knowledge you have shared 👍

[@gator70422]

Great tutorial !! Really enjoyed it .

[@GhostSot]

Came back for a refresher course. Thanks man

[@phygital1]

Thank you!!! Your entire video collection is priceless. I'm fairly handy and meticulous but don't know all the finer details in process, and do's and don'ts. You take the time to go into great detail and stay entertaining. Thanks a lot. I'll surely be contributing. We just bought our first boat after more than a year of looking and learning (the good, the bad, the ugly). Every boat has a compromise. We ended up purchasing a 1977 C&C 36 with only 2 previous, and meticulous owners. A few chips and stress cracks (nothing structural) on the deck and that's about it. Interior is well maintained but shows her age in some areas (UV damage, scuffing, etc) nothing drastic. An amazing find is largely due to previous owners!!!. The Hull below the waterline is cored but completely dry (meticulous owners). We will learn a lot on this boat (all systems, sailing, maintenance, etc) over the next few years before we upgrade to substantially cruise.

[@boatworkstoday]

Sounds like you got a good find!

[@SailingBrickHouse-RVLife]

Thanks for making all your helpful videos. I am hauled out of the water in S. Africa with some major resin blisters, not osmotic, to repair. All the areas have been ground out...now the drying out and rebuild begins.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Looks like you used Meguiar's finishing compound for gel coat restoration. I bought the whole restoration kit and I love it!!! OK, I'm ready to go off and build a boat today. Thanks for your patience in teaching us!!

[@ThatGuy-dj3qr]

Thanks so much for these incredibly informative and helpful videos.

[@garys0scale525]

Great tips, I see a lot of things I've been doing wrong. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks

[@michaelboltz6426]

Thanks for the posts and the details. Ready to try out on a small dingy my first go.

[@edmcnamara7044]

Thanks !!... Well done. VERY informative .. Congratulations on you beautiful little baby girl...

[@cobblewright]

Excellent information. Thanks very much.

[@big-action]

thank you so much best vid for repair of gelcoat as a armature i do appreciate

[@whitetail7516]

Excellent information, very good presentation.

[@michaelduquette7019]

Andy, Awesome job sharing your knowledge on this and so many other topics!!!! You have helped me many times with repairs on my boat. Your in depth explanations and demonstrations are priceless!!! Than you so very much!!!!!

[@outinnature6609]

Wow Thankyou for the series. it helps me alot, need to patch up some damage on a Azimut 60 flybridge this is gonna help me alot especially with the color matching.

[@nikkiblack5073]

Awesome work

[@miltonscornertobylove5068]

Great video, n Ty for all the info n details too!👍

[@stevenmoore6893]

Exceptional videos. Many thanks.

[@robertrossi5363]

Really awesome video...Thank you.

[@m.a.5689]

So glad I found this thank you

[@stevebaker552]

thanks for all the info, very informative... I feel like a could about anything on my boat..

[@montyyeager1117]

Great just great. You saved me time and money.

[@josedasilva7372]

Great jot, and well done !!!

[@Mancubsa]

Nice work bud... new to the boating world and I will definitely need to put this info into practice! There are too many amateurs putting their vids up which does get me worried. Thanks again! :)

[@AnonYmous-hu2bm]

Thanks for this! I have a Scamp Fiberglass trailer... someone did a patch... I needed to clean up the work... Luckily I had the gelcoat from the factory. The reset of this tutorial has been awesome! Planning on getting it all done this weekend (weather permitting) ~J

[@boatworkstoday]

Anon Ymous Good luck!

[@rickbutler7235]

GREAT INFO!!

[@daveawake]

Great information, big thanks.

[@boatworkstoday]

Thanks Dave!

[@yengthao3266]

learnt heaps man. cheers from aus

[@leethomas9198]

Just what I needed to know. I have an old bass boat that has zero gel left on it. I was looking to apply new gel coat and didn't realize the non-wax was what I need to use. I am also looking to make a mold to reproduce a car dash surround and your glassing technique is valuable.

[@miltonscornertobylove5068]

I really enjoy the video 👌👍

[@juhalaitinen4509]

Thank you from lakey eastern Finland ;)

[@boatworkstoday]

Hey Juha! Thank you for the comment! Hello back!!!

[@darrenscheepers5681]

Thanks again Andy, so informative and knowledge rich. I wanted to know if you Q&A series is still in operation (btwdockside)?

[@JohnBaileyDarke]

Great videos. Learned a lot. Thumbs up. Could you comment on how to do the gelcoat repairs working from under the boat. Many thanks.....

[@travis9621]

You do a great job of dumbing this area of expertise down for us newbies... I realize this must be difficult to explain to us your abilities and skill set in layman's terms. About like explaining or training new people how to do our jobs we do everyday without leaving out parts we don't have to think about any more since it's repetitious and ingrained into our routine. Thanks I learned alot and more feel confident tackling my project 1986 Glasstream runabout. Mine is dark grey or faded black with glitter... and white on the bottom. fixing the cosmetic issues seem easy enough except for color matching with glitter... Thanks again very informative.

[@boatworkstoday]

I would LOVE to see some pics of your boat when you're done! Feel free to post them on my Facebook page :-) facebook.com/BoatworksTodayThank you for the kind words!

[@ibiyoussef4399]

you are awesome. thanks so much for your time. I'm just about to do a full restore on my hull. thanks mate. I have subscribed and will like your Facebook page.

[@boatworkstoday]

+Ibi Youssef Thank you!

[@innervoiceris]

I love all the little tips about how to keep from messing things up (which I am expert at) and creating more work. Very helpful stuff. I'm fixing some "fixes" on a Macski Kingfisher kayak before taking her out on the water so, thanks, and pray for me.

[@boatworkstoday]

I wish you luck! You'll do just fine ;-)

[@travis8404]

Good job thanks for the info for us green horns

[@alexholmes1202]

Awesome videos. I don't have a boat, but dream about having one all day, every day. So maybe this will be useful to me sometime. Anyway, keep up the great work! Subscribed

[@joeweeks7256]

Thank you

[@NMfisherman]

I gotta say, I watched the first 2 episodes and decided this was not what I was looking for. BUT... you are so entertaining that I ended up watching the rest of the series. Your very good at this, and your detail is fantastic! Keep up the great videos!!!

[@boatworkstoday]

NMfisherman Thank you!

[@GenericUserUnknown]

Great video. Thank you for doing it. I have to admit, I'm still a little apprehensive about doing all this on my boat. Maybe I'll make a junk panel, break it, repair it & put a gel coat on it to see if I can handle this. You make it look easy, but I know you're a pro & I'm not.

[@nickdes1977]

Great Video, at 64 I am still learning.

[@MrMcoon]

Hey, Just wanted to say Thanks for this video. Your suggestions for color matching techniques helped me nail my color in about 25 steps. Excellent!

[@JohnKozey]

great videos....when sanding down the original repair and going through fiberglass what grade mask should you wear?...thanks

[@richandkidarcheryandoutdoo4372]

Great videos. Would have really liked to see the finished product looking from the side against the light

[@geoffstein3896]

You are the man Andy! I have tried to do a small repair where I taped up around the area with masking tape, but when I sand it back I can see the fibreglass showing through like I've taken too much of the gelcoat back off and it hasn't blended into the surrounding area... Would you still treat a small area repair like you did in this video by sounding down the outside so it feathers the new into the old, if this makes sense? Thanks mate 👍

[@dennisfortna531]

Andy - Thanks for the videos - answered a lot of questions. I am "restoring" a 1974 Boston Whaler 13' Sport - it is in pretty good shape, but previous owners punched a bunch of small mounting holes and painted it several times, inside and out and glued carpeting to the no-slip deck. So I'm stripping and sanding the entire boat for refinishing. I would prefer to re-gelcoat the entire boat, mainly for durability but also for authenticity. Most marine forum discussions seem to prefer paint - your thoughts, please. I'd be happy to share photos of the entire project.

[@boatworkstoday]

Dennis Fortna Paint. Gelcoating that size area is a LOT of work with little benefit. Paint can be touched up just as easily as gelcoat and you won't have to deal with color matching the gelcoat everytime you need to fix a chip or scratch :-)

[@atriseverson6918]

Great information for when you accidentally or purposely shoot a hole in your boat.

[@MrGotropic]

Your good guy, just watched all you vids, very well done. this will help me fix the major barking on my boat after my trailer split. That buffing compound you used at the end looked like McGuire's,... was it?

[@bitsinmyblood]

I'd like to know, also.

[@russellhughes2903]

I've watched a lot of your videos and still trying to figure out when I have to use a barrier coat? Would love more info on that.

[@ClihtYeastwood]

This has been beyond helpful. Watched a good 5-6 videos before this and you make those people look like deluded drunks...

[@andersonallen5485]

your the best saving my ass at work hahah

[@scubajeeper1]

Thanks for the instruction, just what I was looking for. When blending gelcoat to the surrounding area, is there any prep going from the repair area to glossy undamaged gelcoat, there will evidently be some material beyond the 400 grit scratches. Does this buff off without a transition line?

[@comanu350r]

Awesome!!! How long does it take repair 10 inches hole?? Sometimes there is a mark around a perimeter of the rep... how can i avoid that??

[@Abi21mac]

I love the way you explain everything. There is a question. How can I know if my boat is painted with gel coat or regular paint. Thanks a lot I have learned a lot since I'm watching your channel.

[@boatworkstoday]

If you can find a chip or scratch somewhere on the hull, look to see how thick the outer film is. Gelcoat is generally 1/16" or thicker; paint is paper thin. That's about the best way I know of :-)

[@byronhowe6753]

Are you using a pva because the gel coat was painted on raw ..ie with out a catalyst ? Is it ok just to add a catalyst to gel .. Looks easier your way ,, thanks Pip

[@mpearsonak]

Thanks very much Andy. I'm a newbie to fiberglass work and this was super helpful. Where is your 'donate now' button? I'd gladly pay something for all the time you must have spent making these videos. Keep up the good work!

[@boatworkstoday]

Thank you! If you happen to be inclined, you can go to my website boatworkstoday.com and click on the 'help support this show' :-). If you have any q's on your projects just let me know! Thank you!

[@MegaStairman]

i cut and polish gemstones for a side business...have you ever considered a polish called " "linda a"...it's a .5 micron aluminum oxide and will polish almost anything to a liquid finish.

[@damiandbg]

I have a boat with a very rough surface due to a certain someone sanding down a surface that had a non slip additive. We are trying to fix the problem by doing layer upon layer of gel coats. It currently looks like a rusty surface that has been painted over. I noticed you mentioned PVA and I was wondering if adding PVA to the gelcoat mix would give me a thinker coat? Also do we need to sand between each application or just the final coat?

[@mikejustice1196]

Take a picture of your sanding and blow the pic up on your ph. Amazing what it reveals.😊

[@raymondn6905]

Doesn't the mek lighten the color matched gelcoat when its mixed in?

[@michaelschuler7397]

Can you mix a very white gel coat with an off white gel coat to get something in between ?

[@VivaElMole]

Thank You for making this video is very informative, you are good, what is PVA? is a catalyst

[@mattmcgahan]

No it's not a catalyst. It seals the laminating resin surface from air so it will cure ie harden. If it is non laminating resin being used, it will have a wax added that rises to the surface to do the sealing job and PVA is not needed. It stands for 'polyvinyl acetate', so is basically the white wood glue you may have seen. This would be thicker than needed for sealing so dilute with water 50/50. You'll likely see it in hardware stores already diluted for sealing new plaster walls before painting or hanging wallpaper.

[@MessianicJudaism]

What's the name of the compound you use. I'm doing my rabbi's boat. Thanks

[@danielheugly2685]

Which meguiars product to finish? You said not a polish and not a wax, but didn't show which one. Finishing compound?

[@thereverand15]

Do you ever do any repairs with other colours of gel coat? Building canoes we often use darker colours which seem to be a little more difficult in perfecting the final finish. It would also help your audience see a little more detail in the work you're doing as it is hard to see any of your sanding marks or gel coat application with the white. Great videos, keep up the good work!

[@boatworkstoday]

I do, but generally it's during the Summer and in the marina's (not in the shop). Most of the projects that I work on in the video's are customer jobs, and as I'm sure you know 90% of all the boats out there are a variation of white :-/ But if I ever have the chance to record a dark color, I certainly will!!

[@TheTheIdefix]

Great videos! With this, anyone can do fiberglass and gelcoat. What is the buffing compound in the blue bottle? Thanks!

[@boatworkstoday]

+Josephine Bonaparte Thank you! I believe it was Meguiars Oxidation Remover (#49)..

[@danschenck9442]

What grit compound using..?

[@AllanO808]

Is it doable to paint Gelcoat on the top of my 13ft cubby boat on a first attempt, or is that a bit too ambitious? It's about 6sq foot area.