Almost ready to splash.

luvinlife

I’m getting close to launching my FV 270 for our fifth season in Rhode Island.  I retired at the beginning of the year so we hope to use the boat a lot more than past summers.  I fixed a nice big gash in the gel coat with Spectrum gelcoat matched to the hull. I also replaced the house battery, changed the fluids, installed a new impeller, waxed, bottom painted, installed new zincs (actually aluminum), and had the rear eissnglass that was yellowed replaced. The yard mechanic will replace the fuel pump, pull and inspect the risers and manifolds and inspect the bellows this week, replacing if needed.  Looking forward to trips to Block Island, Cutty Hunk, Martha’s Vineyard and the Connecticut River. Hoping the preventative work will lead to a mostly problem free summer! 

aero3113

Nice job @luvinlife !!

Lake_Bum

Looks great!  Enjoy your season 

Spyderweb

Good patch job!

mattie

Good job on the gel coat fix. That better not have been photoshopped. lol.

randy56

Congrads on retirement, boat looks nice.

luvinlife

Mattie the gel coat was definitely not photoshopped.  It’s a very very slightly lighter color if you look at it really close up.  Can’t tell from 5 feet away. Thankfully it’s an inconspicuous location. 

Liberty44140

Those Spectrum kits are just glorious. Looks great! Nice work

aero3113

They work great. You just need patience when it comes to sanding, polishing and waxing. I noticed that the instructions don’t have you use plastic over it to help cure. I wonder if they changed the formula.

luvinlife

I did not use plastic to cover it. It was a three day process, apply, let dry, wet sand with ever finer grit, repeat next two days.