Hull Gelcoat Repair

[nightfighter]

This isn't rocket science.... Open up the scratches by plowing a V notch. Use gelcoat paste. Thicker and won't just run off, which straight gelcoat would. Directions should be pretty simple. Mix well. Cover with ziplock or wax paper taped around patch. Won't cure if left open to air... It is going to be covered with bottom paint so no need to get too concerned with matching color, mold release, or sanding out with >800 grit.

[beamie]

As Nightfighter said it needs to be thickened. Thicken it with milled fibers for strength after you have cleaned it up with a dremel. This is not visible Van and will be bottom painted, you could just get some polyester bondo and then sand, barrier, paint it will do the trick. I usually thicken up some west and micro ballons and the bottom dings.