Damage to Platform 2014 G25

[Mahnal]

Question for you guys... I bumped the swim deck when I was backing the boat into storage today, and did some minor damage to the swim platform. In frustration, I didn't spend much time looking at it, but I think there is about 6 inches of fiberglass splintered where the platform side swiped the entry to the storage.

So, I think the obvious thing is to just have the fiberglass fixed, and gel coated, however we are taking the boat to Lake Powell for a week long vacation in less than 2 weeks, and and I don't think we have time to find someone to fix it before. Any suggestions?

I was thinking I would just sand down the fiberglass splinters and then put a heavy duty packing tape over it which might suffice for the trip, then I can take more time to get it fixed properly. I think this is reasonable as I don't think the damage is significant enough to be structural or limit the platforms ability to hold weight.

I will go get pictures (the boat is in storage and it is a 30 minute drive), if that would help someone make a good recommendation.

DL

[gonefishin5555]

My first thought was duct tape. The step can be removed from the boat so I would have unbolted it and brought it home. Call around Monday and see if anyone can meet your deadline. If not how about doing a crude fiberglass patch yourself that can be removed by the professional later after the trip. That’s what I would consider in that order.

[Mahnal]

Yeah, everyone is so busy, but the most common answer is to just put duct tape over it... Sounds like the plan. Thanks!

[gun-driver]

Lake Powell, WOW that will be a long tow.

[Mahnal]

Yeah, horrible experience. I will probably create a post.


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