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Originally posted by F_L:
The polyester vs epoxy argument been going on as long as they have been building glass boats. I keep both in stock as they both have their merits. Epoxy's main benefit is it's adhesive properties. Polyester's benefits are mostly economical as it's cheaper and cures faster. For cored hulls with thin laminates, I would choose epoxy. For thicker laminates or gouges that are slightly more than cosmetic, I would go with polyester. Fact is, there "professionals" that would repair your boat with nothing more than bondo and gelcoat and still charge you $500-$1000.

I think your plan is good and it is a good skill to develope for a boat owner. The most challenging part of any repair is color matching. Unless the boat is almost new and I have the original gelcoat, my only guaranty is it won't match. What color is your boat? Whites and off whites are not bad, darker colors are a PIA. You are fortunate that the repair is on the bottom and not very visible.

Good luck and keep us posted!
Fred