Gel Coat
 

I am the happy owner of a 1997 Shabah 185. Runs and looks great (kind of). I had it detailed and was told that the gel coat is wearing thin. Not be a "boat guy" I'm not really sure what you do for this. I have received contrary advice: 1) have the gel coat re done (cost about $2000) or simply get the baot painted (they say much cheaper and that it looks just as good). Does any one have any experience with this issue? Thanks

Re: Gel Coat
 

I have a 1994 Davanti that had the same problem. It looked like the paint was peeling off. In my case it was only happening on the stripes, the main color was prett good. I took the low cost route, I purchased some vinyl that is used for making signs and went over the top of it. I have had it on for 2 seasons now and it looks like the day it was installed. Its easy, a little time comsuming but worth it. I get compliments on it almost everytime we take it out. Some thing to think about.

Re: Gel Coat
 

“went over the top of it”
Not sure what you meant. Did you mean right on top of old if so how did you cut the vinyl to match?
Do you have pictures?
I have a 1994 212 Shabah needs pinstrip and Mariah logo repair (thumb of logo)

Thanks, Jeff