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Hello, I’m Canadian and just finish the Great Loop including 2 months in Bahamas 2 weeks ago with my Bayliner 4550, 1988 that could check many of your boxes. I own that boat for 11 years with many improvements over the years including 600W solar pannels, 800Amp/h Lithium batterie, 24V bow...

By bottom I mean above the water line. I’m preatty manual but I run out of time and the boat is at. 2h30 drive from my home. $85/hour is also the rate here.

Today I received my first quote $15K only for the bottom with Awlgrip (Cracks repaired + +primer 2 coats+ clear coat) They recommand 3M clear protection film on the fender section (same as for front car to protect against bugs). They evaluated bottom and top at more than $40K -$50K,..... I told...

Thank you DDW, I will discuss it with the shop. How much would you think it could cost to do it? Total cost or cost per feet? I want to be prepare when the quote will come.

Wet sand can’t be an option because at many places I already see true the gelcoat

Thank you all for you advises and comments. I’m now a bit more convinced to go with the paint option. I’m in contact with two shops to do the job during the cold winter of Montreal... I will see and keep you posted. Sincerely. Serge

Thank you all for your quick replies and sorry for the typo. I’m a French speaker.. It seems to be a tuff decision without any black and white zone. I’m planning to keep the boat for more than 10Y and at +- the same price I’m still jongeling. I saw previously all the videos from Boat Works and...

Hi, I own a Bayliner 4550 1988 and my gelcoat is pretty chalky. I’m hesitant between regelcoat or paintIng it with kind of Alwgrip. I’m looking to do the entire boat above water and stay in white. Any advise?