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Section 11 HULL/BODY

Subsection 01 (GTI SERIES)

Inside

For the interior repair, you can grind more. This

will allow for more fiberglass material which will

strengthen the area. If the fracture opening is too

large after surface preparation, you may need a

backing support to cover the opening. Cut alter-

nating pieces of fiberglass mat and cloth in over-

lapping sizes.

PATCHING THE REPAIR AREA

Outside

The outside should be done first. Wipe clean the

area with acetone on a cloth, then mask off area.

For a small crack use an epoxy filler in the same

way you would use gelcoat repair putty. When

laying up a larger area you will use mat, cloth and

fiberglass resin and catalyst. Use a clean contain-

er to mix the resin, mix only what you will need.

Follow the recommended catalyst ratio.

Using a clean paintbrush, brush the mixed resin on

the surface. Place the smallest piece of mat over

the fracture and then wet out the mat. Follow

with the remaining pieces of mat and final layer

of cloth. While wetting the pieces make sure you

work the air bubbles out and saturate all the pieces

evenly. Try to work quickly, you may only have

15 or 20 minutes. You may clean the brush with

acetone.

Wait until the repair has hardened before moving

on to the interior repair. If the size of the opening

is too large for the pieces to maintain the proper

shape, you will have to use a backing support. It

is a shaped piece of cardboard that fits flush to the

interior surface and has a plastic layer on the repair

side. It is held in place by tape or a support.

Inside

Wipe down the area with acetone on a cloth. Ap-

ply the same procedure as for outside repair when

laminating the alternating pieces of fiberglass ma-

terial. If a backing support was used, remove it

before starting the repair. After the area has hard-

ened, remove sharp edges of material from sur-

face. If required paint the surface.

SANDING

Outside

This surface will have to be prepared for applica-

tion of gelcoat. The size of the area will deter-

mine the gelcoating procedure to be used. Refer

to the REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR MINOR GEL-

COAT FRACTURES.

BUFFING AND WAXING

Refer to the BUFFING AND WAXING FOR MINOR

GELCOAT FRACTURES.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS LIST

Tools

–

safety glasses

–

putty knife

–

air mask

–

plastic film

–

white cloths

–

stirring stick

–

sanding block

–

buffing pad

–

scissors

–

heavy-duty polisher

–

power sander

–

paint brush

– spray gun –

plastic squeegee

–

cover sheets (for

Sea-Doo)

–

plastic container

(mixing)

Materials

–

fiberglass mat

–

gelcoat putty

–

fiberglass cloth

–

liquid gelcoat

–

polyester resin

–

acetone

–

cardboard

–

epoxy filler

–

masking tape

– wax

–

cabosil

–

fine compound (white)

–

24-grit sanding disks

–

sandpaper

(100-grit, 220-grit,

320-grit, 400-grit,

600-grit, 1000-grit)

medium compound

(white)

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Manufacturer	Sea-Doo
Model	3D
Engine	Rotax 947
Horsepower	130 hp
Category	Personal Watercraft
Engine Type	2-stroke
Width	46.5 inches
Seating Capacity	1 person

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