G'day Blokes - Bondwood/Fibreglass Boat Project
Hi Guys,
I've just picked up a (what I think is) bondwood and fibreglass runabout. It has been maintained by the old guy I bought it off in very very good condition with working Johnson/Evinrude 33hp Ski Twin 1967(approx) engine. I got what I think was a bargain at $1000 including trailer.
I've taken the boat out a few times already and have not had any dramas what-so-ever. Now, it is my first boat, and I really have no skills in the boating area, but definitely am looking forward to the on-going project of keeping this boat maintained and in top condition.
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Last weekend I took the boat out and as we were pulling up the anchor, it swung into the hull as I lost my footing and resulted in a very small but definite hole below the waterline. Around about the size of a pencil head. I'm not 100% if it's all the way through because I need to take up the semi-removable flooring to see. But its definitely pierced the firbreglass skin and I can see the wood beneath. The hole was created by the very tip of a standard anchor (i think they are mainly sand anchors?).
I was planning on taking the boat out next weekend and would love some assistance in figuring out if it's something I can fix relatively easily myself, or if anyone knows of someone who would be able to help me out.
I';ve got other questions regarding regular maintenance on the polished bondwood top and repainting the fibreglass hull and other bits and peices, but this is my priority at the moment.
Thanks!
