Hull damage

[motostew]

Well after a weekend trip last week we returned to the boat this sunday and while out at an island I discovered a 2x3 inch piece of the white outer shell (gell coat) was missing just below the water line. It is right on the trailing edge corner of the step in the hull. I am not sure how this would have happened except maybe when the marina lifts the boat in to storage. But even that seems a little unusual given the location. I am sure they will say it wasn't them and that they are not responsible. Besides it had been a while since I did a good inspection.(no opportunity) Also I hope this is not too expensive to get fixed (the right way)any thoughts.

 

[Riverratt]

Sounds like fork lift damage to me. From my experience, this is somewhat common on stepped hulls.

 

[Shadowcruzr]

Those edges are prone to air pockets between the gel coat and the fiberglass. And they pop easily. Shouldnt be too hard to fix.

 

[Scottath]

Sounds like a easy fix. Gel coat is easy. You can probably fix it yourself faster than it would take to have someone look at it.

 

[Capt. Art]

I'm no expert but MarineTex can make an immediate repair