gchagler boat repaired?

Bamaflyer, it hopefully will be headed to Bass Cat later this week. It started from an impact on the stringer between the 1st and 2nd rib on the bottom of the hull at sometime prior to the water jacketing. I made a 115 to 120 mile run on a pretty good chop and had to run with the nose down some of the way and it had kind of a pressure washer affect on the hull. Ill post some picks if BCB doesnt have any objections. Ill wait untill they comment.

gchagler, we will have to get a confirmation on that and let you know. Above our pay grade!

Here are pictures of Haglers Pantera II and the front damage before the water jacketing behind it. Be sure you tend to those little impacts as a 70 MPH water blasting will put a hurt on the fiberglass without the gelcoat. Please note the last two images are not a Bass Cat, though a major competitive brand and we have more which look very similar from other brands. BCB This one in right behind the impact area. And this one follows that areaHere is a picture we saved from another brand of boat with a similar issue, and this was from a fiberglass shop in another state who was describing water jacketing. We found it as an excellent opportunity to preserve the images for training. BCB See pics below… Looks familiar! Last edited by Bass Cat Boats on April 20th, 2011, 4:01 am, edited 2 times in total.

Hey Ward,,,,,,That would take alot of Marine-Tex !Not to make light of the situation Chris, thats some gouge, and Ward or I always try to repair any small “chip” in our hulls when they happen. Marine Tex is cheap, and also remember to be real careful when beaching and look for rocks guys ! I hope you get back on the water soon, but that one would definately go to Midway. If you need a fishing fix come on to L.R., we will take you !I gotta go hug my boat !

Ouch is right. Good call sending it home to get it fixed right.

Marine Tex…….man I used that stuff on several spots(27) on my Eyra when I first got it. I bought the boat after getting it checked out engine wise, then forced myself to keep it at home while I did some minor repairs/replacements. I started with the Marine Tex about 3 weeks from the last time it touched water, trying to make sure I could get it as dry as possible. Still holding everything together now96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

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