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| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2580 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Got my first real hull damage on the boat this past weekend. I noticed it on Sunday and to be honest, it's kinda upsetting...  Apparently I got on top of a stump and as the boat came off the stump it took a chunk of my fiberglass with it -- •••• lake fork stumps... Looks like I finally get to meet Mr. Mike @ North Texas Fiberglass. The drag mark down the hull  The chip/hole      Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Tomc
Minnow Username: Tomc Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
That stinks! Sorry to hear about the damage. Just give her some TLC Mike, you will both be alright again soon. Thanking Him, all day long --- tomc | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 461 Registered: 2-2005  Rating: N/A |
It had to happen Mike. It could be worse. I haven't scratched my new-to me boat yet, but it hasn't left the driveway either. You my friend are at least on the water. BassZone.com  
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| Evolution44
Minnow Username: Evolution44 Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2006 Rating: N/A |
Battle scars add character...don't you know that PQ? I'd wait until you get a few more of those before you take it in..... | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 892 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
That sucks. The bad part is I don't remember us hitting or bumping into anything hard enough to cause such damage. I'm curious to see what Bristow recommends. Is it taking on water? | ||
| Basshunter
Minnow Username: Basshunter Post Number: 84 Registered: 1-2007  Rating: N/A |
I've had worse scratches on my eye. But that sucks! | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1424 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
First scratch is always rough! I would MarineTex it and go about my business until I get a few more scratches. When I had my bass boat that is where it always chipped also. Fiberglass guy told me it is due to gelcoat is weak where it L's up due to hard to get out air bubbles?? I wonder if you could stick a keel guard where boat L's up? Probably would not hold real well though with water pressure from running. Quit being a mad, little bald man! | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 311 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
That sucks dude, but doesn't look too bad. I would wait till you get a few more before getting it fixed. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 583 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Have you tried using duct tape on that? Maybe some JB Weld...Wait, I know, use some of your wifes finger nail polish that will do the trick... OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Dean
Crappie Username: Dean Post Number: 525 Registered: 4-2004  Rating: N/A |
Bummer - Wish that is all I had to worry about. It is a simple repair and if it is not drawing water I too would wait. Not a warranty issue so - proportionally - 1 repair might cost $10 and 2 might cost $12. Maybe bigger boats are heavier and cause more friction/drag when up on a stump. You ought to see what Oysters do.... All In A Days Fun!!!
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| Javelin
Minnow Username: Javelin Post Number: 39 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
At least your stump mark was not as bad as the one I had in my boat last year  I did get a whole new Gorilla Hull though.  | ||
| Atthewall
Bass Username: Atthewall Post Number: 673 Registered: 11-2004  Rating: N/A |
Looks like that one has you taking on water? Stump got a good bite on the exit. Sorry about the nick, she will be alright though but the downtime for repairs is a pain this time of the year. | ||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2581 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Ouch Javelin... In comparison, my hole is a minor blemish. I'll get it taken care of and hopefully it don't happen again. I just wish I knew where it happened so I would know what area to avoid... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Javelin
Minnow Username: Javelin Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
yea I figured my pic might make you feel a little better about your boat. funny thing is I did not know i had a problem till I was greasing my wheel bearing before a trip to fork and saw that under my boat, I had just went fishing the week before and nothing seemed wrong. | ||
| Dean
Crappie Username: Dean Post Number: 527 Registered: 4-2004 Rating: N/A |
Dangit!! Cant believe ya'll didn't know when it happened.. Maybe I should look at the bottom of my boat more often.. Especially after a day on the lake.. Repairs on things like these are common and can be done pretty reliably. All In A Days Fun!!!
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| Hawghunter08
Minnow Username: Hawghunter08 Post Number: 33 Registered: 4-2005  Rating: N/A |
Im just curious what gorilla hull is | ||
| Javelin
Minnow Username: Javelin Post Number: 41 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
A gorilla hull is made by Toledo Fiberglass at Toledo bend www.toledofiberglass.com They are a heavy duty hull, that also is a fast hull. It has a lifetime warrenty from any damage. I gained about 2mph with it and my boat handles like never before plus I never have to worry about a hole again. |
