Scoop the gel coat putty into the gouge. Then press it into the fibers with a craft stick. Add more putty until you’re about 1/32 in. above the surface. Clean up any goofs with acetone.
Boat Restoration Ideas: Whether you have a dinghy, a jet ski or a sailboat, restoring your boat is an ideal way to get back on the water without spending a fortune. However, the process is complex and requires time and effort. There are some key points to keep in mind to ensure that your project is a success.
This well established boat dealership has been in operation for over 15 years. It is centrally located with easy access to a major highway. Excellent selection of boats, marine supplies and engine parts for any boating enthusiasts. They have "area protection" for all of the marine lines that are carried. The Company handles a wide range of new and pre-owned boats. They also provide Mfg warranty repairs, boat trailer repairs, Professional Boat Detailing.
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a HDPE sheet designed for the marine environment, it’s a widely popular marine material because it will never rot or delaminate, and is virtually maintenance free. It’s very easy to work with using common woodworking tools, but cannot be glued or bent. Perfect for doors, hatches, storage units, rod holders and tackle boxes.
a polyurethane foam filled with strand and woven fiberglass making it as structurally sound as plywood, but weighs about 30-40% less and will never rot or absorb water. Although it will not absorb water or rot, in most cases we recommend covering the material as it is not UV stable and due to the fiberglass composition can be rough on skin. Ideal for decking, bulkheads, and transom replacements.
a lighter weight version of King Starboard that’s less expensive but not as rigid. The reason for it being lighter and less expensive is that when extruded, a blowing agent is added. The tradeoff for this is that it has a cellular edge that dirties easily so it’s not ideal for visible applications. That said, it works well for areas not visible like tackle box shells, upholstery substrates and backing plates.
an easy to work with, less expensive, alternative to other countertop materials. It is available in many attractive colors and designs. That said, it is not as durable as natural stone or granite and has lower heat limitations, but it’s perfect for countertops, vanities and wet bars.
All fiberglass boats have a thick structural core of fiberglass strands impregnated with polyester resin. But the part you actually see is the gel coat. That’s the thin layer of pigmented resin that gives the boat its sheen and color. Most light scratches are in the gel coat layer. They can be sanded out and the area built back up with new gel coat. But if they penetrate the core, they need to be filled. You can tell that the scratch is into the core if you see fiberglass fibers (Photo 2).
This Corporation is a widely recognized used van dealership with a loyal customer base. Their niche inventory targets commercial business buyers that need what they sell. Great reviews, lots of testimonials, and repeat customers over a quarter century drive this company's stability. This profitable dealership has great upside, an amazing real estate location, and unlimited potential for the new owner. Very nice location and not on a dealer row. Multi-licensing enables the new buyer to offer used RVs, boats, and motorcycles thus creating additional revenue streams.
To fix gouges and deep scratches, you’ll need “chop” about $7 online or at paint and art supply stores). To finish the job, you’ll need a professional-type buffer. The variable-speed feature is important, and so is the high power of a professional buffer. So don’t skimp on one or think you can get by with a $29 wax polisher. Use a wool buffing pad (such as a Dewalt DW4988 pad, available through our affiliation with amazon.com or westmarine.com), and buffing compound (3M Imperial Compound and Finishing Material, which is what Chris uses, available through our affiliation with amazon.com or westmarine.com).
Hood Canvas LLC is for sale after 43 years of high-quality marine canvas fabrication. No real estate is included. The contents of the 1200 Sq. Ft. shop would need to be moved to a new location. If relocating into the area, the 3,280 Sq. Ft. house behind the shop and the shop can be purchased separately from the business if desired. The house and the shop cannot be separated and must be purchased together.
Those interested in restoring a classic boat will need more products and materials than those who are repairing a newer boat. The most common types of materials needed for fiberglass repairs are fiberglass cloth and resin.
Boat refurbishing and boat restoration can be much more complicated than the tips above, but the checklist will allow you to work on basic exterior and boat interior restoration.
Most hired-out repairs of any type are roughly 50 percent labor and 50 percent materials. Not so with this fix—hull repairs are all about labor. The repairs on this boat would cost roughly $3,000 at a shop. But the materials only cost about $250 and the buffer about $150! So roll up your sleeves. Your fiberglass boat repair might not be perfect, but your boat will look unbelievably better than it did before. Just don’t try to rush or skimp on the materials. And know that this job is much bigger than it looks.
The company has reached the $2M sales mark each year, even withstanding the challenges of hurricanes Irma and Maria and the pandemic of 2020. Some of the assets to be part of this sale include two stores (on each end of St. Thomas) with leased space totaling over 4,000 square feet! Newer GMC 1500 company truck and over $500,000 in inventory! This is an incredible opportunity to further the success of an established and respected business. Detailed financials available with executed NDA.
Grind out gouged areas with a V-shaped grinder bit Photo 2). Sand out the light scratches, starting with 80-grit, to 150-grit, and ending with 240-grit. Stir in enough chop to get the mixture to the consistency of peanut butter. Then add hardener (follow the manufacturer’s ratio) and stir, stir, stir.
You can also do tour groups as well, having all the required equipment, you can do whatever you want. It is a fun business to own and operate, and each jet ski rents for around $120 per hour, so however you do the Math, you'll see is very profitable, especially in Florida, where the demand is huge. What you will get from us: - Four brand new 2022 Yamaha EX Sport jet skis. Two have 0.5 hours of use, another one 4h, and the other one 10h. First maintenance was already done at the dealer, in order to keep the 1 year warranty with Yamaha, so you don't have to do that, and you can now do all the future maintenance with whoever you want every 50h.
