2005 270 AJ Blue Hull Question

[krs616]

Hi all,

Currently boatless:smt009, but looking to change that soon!
Looking at an 05 SR 270 AJ that needs some tlc...the hull sides have "scuffs" or oxidation marks where the fenders were tied off and when the boat rubbed against them, thus pushing the bumpers into the wall....any tips on buffing out/repairing these marks.
I'll try to post a pic later..

Thanks!

 

[jason78]

Hi all,

Currently boatless:smt009, but looking to change that soon!
Looking at an 05 SR 270 AJ that needs some tlc...the hull sides have "scuffs" or oxidation marks where the fenders were tied off and when the boat rubbed against them, thus pushing the bumpers into the wall....any tips on buffing out/repairing these marks.
I'll try to post a pic later..

Thanks!

It is hard to say without seeing how bad they are. This is a common thing seen on colored hull boats and can be easily prevented by simply using QUALITY fender socks (Not West Marine Brand). I never understand why people don't just get socks to begin with.

As for the scuffs, they can normally be worked out with compound. If they are deep scratches, wet sanding may be required.

I caution you not to try and fix these yourself unless you have worked with dark gelcoat before. Especially relating to wet sanding.

The Blue Gelcoat is beautiful but can look like crap if not kept waxed and maintained properly. When I first got my boat it had oxidation and some of the scuffs you describe. The first crew came in and did not do a good job. A second crew came in and made it look like new. With advice I have been maintaining since just fine.

Rule #1- NEVER compound of wax in direct sunlight.

 

[fwebster]

Sanding and heavy compounding may be a mistake on an older blue hull. Many of them begin to show a white shadow when sanded or compounded. Repairs can also be a problem since the blue gelcoat has a tendency to turn purple over time which makes it very difficult to match.

 

[sbw1]

If you are boatless, buy a white hull; however, if you have never owned a colored hull, buy one. Everyone should own a colored hull once, so they can learn why white is the way to go.

 

[Hampton]

I own blue and am trying to buy black. Guess I don't learn too fastly.

If you can "catch" a fingernail in the scratch when trying to do so, then, take it to a professional. If not, get Meguiar's #67, a wool pad, and a rotary polisher. Put the three together combined with 20 gallons of elbow grease until shiny. Get the buffer moving. Don't let the gel get hot. Don't dig a depression by hitting one spot too long and too aggressively.

Once like new, hit it with 2 coats of Meguiar's Premium Marine Wax (Black bottle) - use a random orbital and a finishing foam pad. Don't use the same equipment on compound and wax. Go Boating. Never touch anything to the side of the blue that isn't clean, soft, and dry. Never use a fender without condoms. Never let anyone help. Never borrow a fender. Never use someone else's fender in a raft up. Don't tie your dinghy next to the blue hull.

 

[jason78]

I own blue and am trying to buy black. Guess I don't learn too fastly.

If you can "catch" a fingernail in the scratch when trying to do so, then, take it to a professional. If not, get Meguiar's #67, a wool pad, and a rotary polisher. Put the three together combined with 20 gallons of elbow grease until shiny. Get the buffer moving. Don't let the gel get hot. Don't dig a depression by hitting one spot too long and too aggressively.

Once like new, hit it with 2 coats of Meguiar's Premium Marine Wax (Black bottle) - use a random orbital and a finishing foam pad. Don't use the same equipment on compound and wax. Go Boating. Never touch anything to the side of the blue that isn't clean, soft, and dry. Never use a fender without condoms. Never let anyone help. Never borrow a fender. Never use someone else's fender in a raft up. Don't tie your dinghy next to the blue hull.

Great advice John! Right on the money!

 

[krs616]

Attached is a picture of the hull...not too pretty:smt009

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krs

 

[jason78]

Attached is a picture of the hull...not too pretty:smt009

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krs

Does a dealer have this boat or a private seller?

 

[krs616]

Private seller..boat currently outside storage, winterized and shrink wrapped..it's sat more than it's been used (around 50 hours!)

I haven't seen the boat yet as it's 5 hours away...

krs

 

[HUMPH]

I own blue and am trying to buy black. Guess I don't learn too fastly.

If you can "catch" a fingernail in the scratch when trying to do so, then, take it to a professional. If not, get Meguiar's #67, a wool pad, and a rotary polisher. Put the three together combined with 20 gallons of elbow grease until shiny. Get the buffer moving. Don't let the gel get hot. Don't dig a depression by hitting one spot too long and too aggressively.

Once like new, hit it with 2 coats of Meguiar's Premium Marine Wax (Black bottle) - use a random orbital and a finishing foam pad. Don't use the same equipment on compound and wax. Go Boating. Never touch anything to the side of the blue that isn't clean, soft, and dry. Never use a fender without condoms. Never let anyone help. Never borrow a fender. Never use someone else's fender in a raft up. Don't tie your dinghy next to the blue hull.

John, what material works best for your fender condoms?

 

[Hampton]

John, what material works best for your fender condoms?

I just buy them the way they come. Try to take care of them and they'll last quite a while. Wood shreds them.