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Kent Blair inspects the hull of a 1965 Alcourt Catfish named Smedley to identify and repair gelcoat chips and underlying fiberglass damage.Watch He locates damage by looking for light spots inside the hull, which indicate areas where the gelcoat has chipped away, exposing the fiberglass to potential water intrusion.1:15 To assess structural integrity, he presses on the fiberglass to check for softness or cracking.0:48 For minor chips where the fiberglass remains solid, he recommends applying a gelcoat repair kit to restore the protective barrier.3:06 For areas with fractures or broken fibers, he applies a small fiberglass patch with epoxy resin and hardener from the inside to act as a structural backer before sealing the exterior with new gelcoat.4:40 He notes that centerboard trunks are particularly prone to impact damage and stress cracks.7:08 The repair process prioritizes maintaining a thick, protective coating over the thin fiberglass laminate to prevent further degradation of the nearly 60-year-old hull.7:59

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