Fix Cracked Gelcoat on Your Boat with WET SANDING!

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @hubertanderson7044
    @hubertanderson7044 Місяць тому +8

    All these viewers know you are the man Joe . I’ve got to say you make some of the best most in-depth step by step detail videos. You make it were us middle class people can do there own repairs. I love working with my hands and I’ve got 3 boats I can’t afford to pay someone to do work on them . Joes videos is making it were I can do repairs my self and I really appreciate you and your time.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      I appreciate that very much! Happy to help all the DIYers out there! We couldn't do it without all of the amazing support that you all have shown to our videos. I'm looking forward to what's in store for the channel, and I think we have some good stuff heading our way!

    • @108hindu
      @108hindu Місяць тому +1

      Yup, Joe is DEFINITELY “the man”. 👍🏼

  • @larskovitch
    @larskovitch Місяць тому +12

    Joe, we are doing a refit on a 47ft sailing yacht in The Netherlands (Europe). Your channel presents a lot of top notch information for anyone working on a grp build boat. Cannot thank you enough for all the time you take to meticulously explain us how the pro’s do it. You’re an excellent teacher ! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Wow, thanks so much! My brother is currently working on a 42 Tayana and a 47 Gulfstar, so maybe I can get some videos of his sailboat projects for you all. If you have any suggestions for video content that you would find helpful or interesting, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks so much for watching all of the way from the Netherlands 🇳🇱!

  • @samstrack3576
    @samstrack3576 Місяць тому +2

    Best fiberglass boat content on the web 👌 love it mate 🤙 avid subscriber down here in New Zealand. I have a 46ft GRP westcoaster ( australian lobster boat), this channel is an absolute gold mine of information. Thank you sir 🙏

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Wow, thanks so much!! Appreciate you watching all of the way from New Zealand!

  • @mikem1436
    @mikem1436 Місяць тому +1

    Another excellent episode. Sanding indeed requires a significant amount of time. As the guide coat reveals the low spots, it's necessary to sand down the entire area around it, as demonstrated, rather than just the immediate vicinity of the low spot. Sanding only the immediate vicinity would result in an even larger low spot.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much! Yes, agreed! The 3m guide coat can really make a big difference when it comes to finding the highs and lows.

  • @rainerfieber6307
    @rainerfieber6307 Місяць тому +2

    Hy Joe, Germany is also watching, great thanks for the step by step videos.
    I learn a lot from your explanations? (right?) and also a little bit of english also.
    tks a lot😀

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! Welcome to the channel, and thank you for watching all of the way from Germany 🇩🇪!

  • @anibaldeiturbide7805
    @anibaldeiturbide7805 Місяць тому +1

    Hello Joe from Cozumel Mexico, am working on a plug for a 32 ft landing craft, awesome videos just learning more and more everyday, thank you for sharing you knowledge!

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! The hardtop plug and mold building series that we did a few months ago should have lots of useful info for you. You can go to our homepage, and there is a dedicated playlist for it. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos and I appreciate you watching all of the way from Cozumel!

  • @RangatiraRacing
    @RangatiraRacing Місяць тому +1

    Watching your videos with interest in Victoria BC Canada restoring a 1974 Discovery 32' sailboat and will be regelcoating the deck and cockpit so lots of filling sanding in my future

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! Thanks for watching all of the way from beautiful Victoria BC!

  • @Stompinghoof007
    @Stompinghoof007 Місяць тому +1

    Super informative tuning in from New Mexico 👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  29 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting from New Mexico!

  • @TorbjørnAasterud
    @TorbjørnAasterud Місяць тому +1

    And then you have a ser from, Norway. Who learns a lot of new things! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
    Best regards, Torbjørn.
    ( project boat, 22 ft. Center console, with 300 hp, Mercury)

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting all of the way from Norway 🇳🇴!

  • @ewjorgy
    @ewjorgy Місяць тому +3

    Hi Captian Joe!
    As usual I am loving your fiberglass repair videos! I appreciate the long format and real life time scale so you can get an idea of how long these repairs REALLY take. Thanks again for all you do!
    All the best from California!🧡

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! Glad you are enjoying the longer format, with minimal editing! We are experimenting with some video Shorts, with little tips and tricks, as well as some product reviews recently. I would appreciate some suggestions and feedback from our regular viewers on this. I'm trying to mix it up a little bit and maybe attract some new viewers to the channel. As always, thanks so much for watching from Beautiful California!

  • @1715133
    @1715133 Місяць тому +1

    I Like your videos, they help a lot, De Castro, from PUERTO RICO

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      That's fantastic, I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching and commenting all of the way from beautiful Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!

  • @chairmanmike5858
    @chairmanmike5858 Місяць тому +1

    Hey Joe, retired but earning by boat repair degree ;) . Restoring my 1984, Ocean Alexander 38 Trawler. Love the learnings. Victoria BC, Canada.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Haha, yep! UA-cam University!! Thanks so much for watching all of the way from Victoria BC, Canada!

  • @svlamancha9877
    @svlamancha9877 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Joe another great video. Subscriber from bonny Scotland here. My third boat build is going to be a forty foot sailboat built on a male mold so finishing and gelcoat is great content for me. Cheers 👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Wow, that sounds like an awesome build! Glad the videos are helpful, and I thank you for watching all of the way from beautiful Scotland!

  • @davewheeler5850
    @davewheeler5850 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks Joe & Logan for another amazing video, fingers crossed for the 75,000 Subs 🤞, always appreciate your time and effort guys , absolute Champions 🏆👍🇦🇺

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      You are VERY welcome!! We can get there with everyone's help and encouragement. I truly appreciate the support the channel is receiving from the beautiful people of Australia 🇦🇺!!

  • @pazur5594
    @pazur5594 Місяць тому +1

    well im from poland and i work in sinks company, it helps me alot. thanks for all your videos. already subscribed :)

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Welcome to the channel and thanks so much for watching all of the way from Poland!!

  • @howellgrange8257
    @howellgrange8257 Місяць тому +1

    Great work joe we want to see Logan put some elbow grease on the console lol

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Haha, I hear ya! He does a great job, but he prefers to be behind the camera most of the time. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @ChrisEaton-i1f
    @ChrisEaton-i1f Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the “radius sanding tip”, Joe! Simple, yet effective. I didn’t need to order “special” curved blocks from Amazon after all. Thanks for the EXCELLENT content, brother! 👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Outstanding! I'm glad the videos helped! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

  • @FaWoWaMann
    @FaWoWaMann Місяць тому +1

    Great Work and Kanal, i lock from Germany Heidelberg👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting all of the way from Germany 🇩🇪!

  • @dtmeeks
    @dtmeeks Місяць тому +2

    Hey man, it Taylor from Arkansas. I finished the frames for the my little boat project and feeling more and more confident about the glass work that's coming up. Love the content and really appreciate the detail you put out.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      That's fantastic! Glad to hear that you are making some good progress on your boat. Thanks for sharing with the channel and for watching!

  • @DondiTrent
    @DondiTrent Місяць тому +1

    Mr Joe & fish bump family every video has surely helped this Diyer actually rubbing my hands together anticipating the new projects coming Thankful for Fish bump Family!

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Haha, I hear ya! I'm glad the videos have got you " Pumped Up" for some fiberglass and gelcoat work! We have some more interesting videos heading your way, so stay tuned, and thanks for watching!

  • @Roger-og2ty
    @Roger-og2ty Місяць тому +1

    I really appreciate your time that you spend with us. I had a thought, though when you’re working on your projects, you have them up on sawhorses or a table or something it’s important to bring your work to you more than you to it make it easy on yourself

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Thanks, I'm glad that you are enjoying the videos! Yes, I agree that having your work placed at a comfortable height is very important. I do try to move the parts we are working on around as much as possible, also having your tools and supplies close by, and good ventilation, all make the job go easier. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

  • @davidpickett
    @davidpickett Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Joe! More tips and techniques which will be helpful for me to tackle some minor issues on my Cornish Crabber 17 sailboat.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Glad to help! I wish you all the best with your Cornish Crabber!

  • @brianausban
    @brianausban Місяць тому +2

    I have a class A motorhome with fiberglass end caps I'm working on. Love all the informational videos. Thank you

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Fantastic, thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with everyone!

  • @jorgelecuona8031
    @jorgelecuona8031 Місяць тому +2

    Very nice video again. Regards from Cádiz, Spain. I am working on a crash rock with the keel, that tried to go inside the hull🤦🤦 grinding tons inside and outside the sailling boat ⛵⛵👍👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Glad the videos are helpful! Wow, that sounds like a major repair. I have found that if you can capture the dust at its source, it definitely helps make the job more pleasant. A large shop vacuum, or even two of them, aimed at your grinder can really help keep the dust under control. I hope this helps and thanks for watching all of the way from Spain 🇪🇸!

    • @jorgelecuona8031
      @jorgelecuona8031 Місяць тому

      @@FishBumpTV thanks much for your time and your advice. Yes I will do so. That Will be the best I can do.
      It IS a Jeanneau 37.1 repairing hull and reforcing 3 main frames. Working with epoxy 2:1 + p ply. Have nice weekend!!

  • @priority19
    @priority19 Місяць тому +2

    Just found ur channel,, pure gold! Thank you! Saving me thousands...

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Wow, thanks! Welcome to the channel!

  • @stuartlane7107
    @stuartlane7107 Місяць тому +1

    Stuart from South Africa here. I have a bath tub with a hole in it where a repairman dropped one of his tools. So this content is most helpful for repairing that. My biggest concern is matching the gel coat color to the bath color. I really enjoy this content. PS: I'm glad I'm not the only one who binge watches this - LOL.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Welcome to the channel, Stuart! I'm glad the videos are helping with your fiberglass tub repair. Just remember to take your time with the color matching and move forward with VERY small amounts of pigment! A little goes a long way. I wish you the best and I appreciate you watching all of the way from South Africa 🇿🇦!

  • @nymack66
    @nymack66 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome, I am working on a Console also, I am learning from you one video at a time.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Very cool, I hope the videos are helpful! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @lroyson
    @lroyson Місяць тому +2

    Im going to try and repair some doc rash on a bass boat. If you need a topic for a video, I could use one on doing a gell coat with flake in it. Thanks for these videos. You are a great teacher.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the video suggestion and for watching!

    • @sega2229
      @sega2229 Місяць тому +1

      For sure use a preval spray. The only thing I can tell you right now is you won’t get it perfect unless you have experience working with gelcoat with flake.

  • @geoffstein3896
    @geoffstein3896 Місяць тому +1

    Love the content mate 👍👍

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Much appreciated! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

  • @sbuzz5889
    @sbuzz5889 Місяць тому +1

    next summer ill come up for some cobia redfish on ur new 29 look forward to it i grew up in ft walton miss the la

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Sounds great! Gotta love the Gulf coast! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @svdelite6394
    @svdelite6394 Місяць тому +1

    One of the reasons for the subscription is that you don't have the "Million Dollar Studio"; It is so much easier to relate to your explanations hence the workshop environment is simulator to the work environment in which I prepare my boat - which is in Malaysia btw

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Very cool! Thanks for watching and commenting all of the way from Malaysia 🇲🇾!

  • @garybaris139
    @garybaris139 Місяць тому +1

    You even Have subscribers from South Africa 😉😁

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's fantastic! Thanks for watching all of the way from Amazing South Africa 🇿🇦!

  • @boatdevoted
    @boatdevoted Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for great inspiration, detailed tutorials and valuable advice. Looking forward to catch up on all videos I’ve not looked at and future content. Would love to see a video about different core materials. In Sweden its hard to come across coosa board for example, so divinycell and lantor soric is something i use for my projects. All hand layed. /Greetings from Stockholm

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      You are very welcome, and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! I would be happy to make a video discussing different core options for you all. Thanks for watching all of the way from Sweden 🇸🇪!

  • @jonathansammartano9948
    @jonathansammartano9948 Місяць тому +1

    I'm watching from a small island in south Italy called Favignana ,I've recently bought a second hand boat for work and now I'm trying to repair some scratches on the blu gelcoat of the hull so I'm trying to learn from you how to do it myself as better as I can

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's sounds like an amazing place! I hope the videos are helpful with your blue gelcoat repair,and I appreciate you watching all of the way from beautiful Italy 🇮🇹!

    • @jonathansammartano9948
      @jonathansammartano9948 Місяць тому

      @@FishBumpTVsuper helpful

  • @af9243
    @af9243 Місяць тому +1

    Another great video, thanks Joe!

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

  • @Jimmyfisher121
    @Jimmyfisher121 Місяць тому +1

    Joe, because I live in Scotland I am in the middle of winterising my Fairline Cruiser can I still get the Gel coat done if I get a warmish dry day, and Thank you for the great way you explain everything and thank you to your son for the excellent videography, you are the best channel on you tube.

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      I generally like to see 60 degrees or better for gelcoat work, but some good sunlight can help with curing. If it isn't a large area, you could use a heat gun to help warm things up or an infrared light to help with the curing of the gelcoat. I hope this you with your Fairline cruiser, and I appreciate you watching and commenting all of the way from beautiful Scotland!

  • @brendonwilson99
    @brendonwilson99 Місяць тому +1

    Hey Joe, viewing from Australia here and would love to hear how you deal with “crazing” or lots of small cobweb style cracks

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Ahh, good suggestion! Thanks for watching and commenting all of the way from Amazing Australia 🇦🇺!

  • @marjolainecote6965
    @marjolainecote6965 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for the great advice and tips. It surely gives me the trust to do Fiberglass and gelcoat repairs. Quick question, what is the material or where could we find your white board on which you mix your vinyl ester mix and gelcoat? Thank you for your reply

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      That's awesome, I'm glad the videos are helpful! My mixing boards are some plastic sign board scraps. They cut to size easily, don't absorb the solvents out of you fillers, and clean up easy with acetone. I would imagine most signs shops would have some small pieces they would part with. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

  • @hubertanderson7044
    @hubertanderson7044 Місяць тому +2

    Has markie mark sold his boat yet miss seeing him on the channel

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Nope, not yet. He got it painted and back in the water but had to get back to work on another project. I hope to help him get it ready to sale soon, and I will be sure to give you all a video update on his progress. Thanks for watching!

  • @Avidoutdoors665
    @Avidoutdoors665 Місяць тому +1

    I really enjoy the channel I have to do some gelcoat repair on my bass boat but can only work on it outside as it won't fit in the garage do I need to do anything special to keep dust and other debris out of the new gelcoat thanks

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you are enjoying the channel! Gelcoat is usually pretty forgiving when it comes to working outside. To help reduce dust, you can gelcoat a day after it has rained, or you can use a water hose to wet the ground around the perimeter of your work area. Breezy days can also kick up dust and debris, so light winds are better. Bugs can also be an issue, but they seem to be more of a problem in warm weather and closer to dark than in the midday. A good pair of fine tipped tweezers can also be helpful, just in case you get something in your gelcoat. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

    • @Avidoutdoors665
      @Avidoutdoors665 Місяць тому

      @FishBumpTV thank you very much for the suggestions that definitely will help

  • @RobertBowitzJr
    @RobertBowitzJr Місяць тому +1

    Hi Capt. Joe, I have a 2001 2100DC Angler that I'm thinking about restoring and re-powering. The hull is 100% wood free and I feel this would be a good candidate for the restore. It has some stress cracks that I may try to repair. I will also need to deal with the fuel tank, which is located under the floor with an access panel. Many of the cracks are in the corners of the access panel. I am located here in Navarre FL (just East of Pensacola). Do you have any thoughts or advice on doing a restore on this?

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      The Angler sounds like a good project boat! There are obviously lots of variables with any kind of boat restoration. How much time, money, your experience level, for example. I will be actively working on our 21 ft Blazer project boat, which will likely have many of the same issues that your Angler may have. I would imagine this upcoming video series will help answer some of your questions and concerns. We also have tons of general boat info videos on the channel that should shed some light on things. I also offer direct consulting through Patreon, and I will be opening up some spots for that very soon. I hope this helps, and I appreciate you watching!

  • @hubertanderson7044
    @hubertanderson7044 Місяць тому +2

    Put some baby powder on your hand and the gloves side on very easy

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      Yep, good tip! Sweaty hands are definitely NOT the best when putting on gloves. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @diggy-d8w
    @diggy-d8w Місяць тому +1

    What is the damage from? It looks like wear -n- tear across the corner as they move stuff around the deck but I never
    knew what to call this type of damage although I've seen a lot of it over the years. Thanks for the tips. peace

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому

      It's hard to say for sure what all may have happened to this boat. I bought it as a project boat, and there is a lot of work that needs to be done. The good thing is that I know how to repair it, and I can show you all the tips and techniques it takes to do it right. Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @diggy-d8w
      @diggy-d8w Місяць тому

      @@FishBumpTV gotcha, investment & content all in one deal...... smart. Lotta work too ! peace

  • @PukinBigBird
    @PukinBigBird Місяць тому

    Joe, I have a 2006 Hurricane deck boat and the gel coat is covered with mud cracking. Can I drive new gel coat into the cracks and avoid removing all the bad gel coat?

  • @robertsowell7514
    @robertsowell7514 Місяць тому

    I have a question: What makes gelcoat turn yellow/ brown? How or what do I need to fix this issue. I would appreciate your response from the professional. 1999 triton bass boat that has been in garage since I bought it.

  • @hansch5
    @hansch5 Місяць тому +1

    Love your Chanel! I make boats in Norway 🔥 about 20 pc a year🫡

    • @FishBumpTV
      @FishBumpTV  Місяць тому +1

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching all of the way from Norway 🇳🇴!