Ask Dr. Gel – December 2018

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Take the Doctor’s Advice

“My boat has gelcoat cracks on the deck and hull. There are also little bumps on the hull below the waterline, some have broken open; can water get into the fiberglass? What should I do?” Carl D. – Malta, NY

The gelcoat on a boat is a polyester based resin; it is a very porous material. It never stops curing; the older it gets the more brittle it becomes. The constant exposure to moisture, dirt and UV sunrays can break it down.

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