Keel damage

[CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS]

Damage to keel gel coat
Could this be a DIY project
Or best as a shop repair, what type of dollar might I be looking at
Cosmetic not much of a concern since it is below waterline
Definitely no more beaching
Defiently get keel guard
advice greatly appreciated

 

[Canuckjetboater]

Damage to keel gel coat
Could this be a DIY project
Or best as a shop repair, what type of dollar might I be looking at
Cosmetic not much of a concern since it is below waterline
Definitely no more beaching
Defiently get keel guard
advice greatly appreciatedView attachment 126816View attachment 126817

@CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS .....IMO definitely a problem because it is below the waterline. IMO repeated exposure to water in this area could cause significant damage to your hull. Yes, you can repair it yourself if you have the skill and allow it to be completely dry before you begin filling and fairing. Repair shop costs: effective - but not pretty $1K to $2K.....effective and pretty: $2K to $3K. If you get water intrusion into the fiberglass resins (and water loves to go there) and hull de-lamination then you are probably looking at a write-off. Fix now - even temporarily with a fast fill, sand and barrier coats to use it for the summer - then a proper job at haul-out is my advice.

 

[CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS]

Thanks
Looks More chipped and banged up than anything about the price I figured
Keep you updated i hope to hear estimate from shop today

 

[Babin Farms]

I had the same issue and bought a small can of gelcoat and did it myself, sanded down fairly close to a great job. Doesn't have to be perfect because when your done put a keel guard over it

 

[sfadchi]

I'd DYI that and put a keel guard on it.

 

[BeauSko]

@CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS...i ran over an oyster bed (embarrassing) and scratched the gelcoat all the way from bow to stern. Put in an insurance claim and got a quote...3100 total. I had a couple different quotes and they all hovered around the 3-4000 range.

Being that yours has exposed fiberglass, definitely not a good idea to put it in the water like that. I’ve read some of the more experienced guys mentioned to apply some epoxy on the spots with exposed fiberglass. Not sure if that 100% protects the fiberglass or not.

 

[CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS]

Just called insurance I have full coverage so will see what happens with claim fingers crossed

 

[Julian]

If it doesn't go the length of the keel, then I'd 5200 the bare spots and smooth out the scratches and put a keep guard on.