gel coat

I had my previously white 1983 sailboat gelcoated blue in 2020 by a hardworking local guy mostly known for fiberglass repair. He prepped the crap out of it but something obviously didn’t go right. After 2 yrs of usual dock bumps etc, it now it looks like this. A lot of the scratches go through...

Has anyone replaced the halyard separators on an h235? I looked through the threads and saw Crazy Dave mentioned it. But I’m not sure where to start. Also, I’m confirming this can be done with the mast raised. I ordered the replacement separators and they will arrive mid July. I also have some...

Hello all. My sister and I were recently offered a free 83 Bruce Roberts 34. We have some experience sailing but never owned a sailboat before. Of course it has needs and I really need help with one of them. What is going on with the rudder here? I know the crack is more than just paint but I'm...

Good morning all, I am in the midst of a major repair to my 1999 Hunter 310 and am in the need for some extra gel coat. Specifically, I am looking for two colors (exterior blue and interior beige). I have the products identified from Spectrum Color sold via iBoats but they only sell those...

I have a 1987 Hunter 40 Legend. I need to do some gel coat work. Does anyone know what color I should be using? I haven't yet found an database for which shade of white is the best match for my hull. I'd prefer to be able to buy a stock shade as opposed to trying to mix my own color. Thank...

I have purchased a project boat. It is a Telstar 28, trimaran. Mechanically, the boat is great. Cosmetically, the boat looks like hell. It has many stress cracks and chips in the decks and gunwales. I am planning to change the color of the hulls while leaving the decks white. I plan to grind...

Anyone have a good stock gel coat color match? I will be doing some minor fiberglass work , then cover with gel coat. The boat is tan, and previous attempts by the PO could be a better match. Thanks.