Non-skid gelcoat mold for 1984 Hunter 31

[jrmellin]

I was looking to repair some spider cracks in the non-skid lazarette covers on our 1984 Hunter 31 with a Gibco flex mold, but does anyone know the pattern number Hunter used? Gibco has lots of options and I'm lost.

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcome to the forum!!

Have you considered contacting Gibco for a sample pack at the link below?

Free Sample Pack | Gibco Flex-Mold

gibcoflexmold.com

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

The forum store could answer your question as they may have the build list on your boat. Ask them to ask Al. Look at the records forwarded to hunter several years ago

 

[Hello Below]

I was looking to repair some spider cracks in the non-skid lazarette covers on our 1984 Hunter 31 with a Gibco flex mold, but does anyone know the pattern number Hunter used? Gibco has lots of options and I'm lost.

Although my Hunter is somewhat newer than yours, the only pattern number that a search resulted with is 102 GFD. Sure looks like the pattern on my boat.
Gibco Flex-Mold 102 GFD

 

[Gene Neill]

I didn't know these molds existed. New worlds are opening to me.

 

[jrmellin]

Thanks all for the help! The 102 GFD pattern is the one Gibco and the Forum Store think it is. I'll also order that sample pack @sail sfbay mentioned and post what I find in case it helps anyone out.

 

[sail sfbay]

jrmellin............just after I posted I ordered Gibco samples for my new to me 1984 boat that I plan to repair non-skid gelcoat and paint.

 

[Hunter216]

I was looking to repair some spider cracks in the non-skid lazarette covers on our 1984 Hunter 31 with a Gibco flex mold, but does anyone know the pattern number Hunter used? Gibco has lots of options and I'm lost.

This is quite an interesting project, I am at a bit of a loss visualizing how you do this though.

I “think” I know how the pattern in the mold would happen - place the liquid gel coat in the mold, with mold release applied where the pattern is required but do you then place the existing lazarette cover in to act as the substrate?

 

[jrmellin]

This is quite an interesting project, I am at a bit of a loss visualizing how you do this though.

I “think” I know how the pattern in the mold would happen - place the liquid gel coat in the mold, with mold release applied where the pattern is required but do you then place the existing lazarette cover in to act as the substrate?

Here's the basic protocol I was planning to follow.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

It was called reverse nonskid when repairing. If putting over existing nonskid
repairing damaged areas, you must make sure it is aligned correctly

 

[Hunter216]

Here's the basic protocol I was planning to follow

I understand now. Thanks!