Patch Houseboat Roof

[Buzzy]

Have a small crack in the roof of the boat. Where can I get a small amount of material to fix it?

[RELAX]

Hey Buzzy,

I assume your houseboat roof deck is made of gellcoat or similar materials.

I recommend you grind out the crack with some sort of tool (like a rotozip) then fill the hole with a product called sea-tex. Follow the directions regarding surface prep. It comes as a white mix but if the crack is small most wont notice it, but if it is a large one sea-tex has a color palate you can order to match up the color of your deck.

If it is aluminum seems you can just weld it then paint over it.

Hope this helps.

Oh yea you can get sea-tex from West Marine or Defender.com

[Buzzy]

I've got a similar product called marine tex. It's a 2 part mix. Think I'll give it a try.

[E_]

I have a couple minor gel coat cracks at a cleat... ahh heck I better let someone else do it... LOL I always make things look worse in the (nice, smooth, and finished) department. Maybe I can sucker Relax into doing mine... LOL

[RELAX]

Mr. Hillman,

I am sure we can come to terms some how. I can stop by the house and have a look sometime to see what you need.

[E_]

I'm just kidding, you are busy enough. Maybe this fall I will drop it off somewhere around Somerset or Jamestown.