Fiberglass boat repair

[RyanMac14]

So i posted about this last year and in the mix of getting married and having a baby it has fallen by the wayside. When i first asked for some advice, a few of you fine folks offered to help. As a refresher, i have a small 9 foot fiberglass jon boat that i throw in and out of the back of my truck alone. As a result of the dragging, the hull is a bit sheer and slightly open at a point. If anyone is willing to help me patch it or can point me in a direction to have it done i would appreciate it. As always thanks guys. Look forward to seeing you at the MnG

[Jigman13]

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[jimmythegreek]

post up some pics of the damage so we can see what the real issue is, inside and out. where in NJ are you

[RyanMac14]

Hey jimmy i remember you had offered to help. I dont have pictures on me. There is space between the bottom of the hull and the floor of the jon boat.. the hole itself is like a pencil but the scraping itself is like a foot tops..o dont care about looks just want it serviceable..will get pics when i can as i dont store it at my house. Im in matawan but will obviously go wherever

[RyanMac14]

Here are some pics. Like i said theres no damage seen from inside. I know it could be a DIY for me but with the knowledge on here and not wanting to find out i did a bad job at the worst time i would appreciate any help. Thanks guys

[NorthJerzyG]

Not sure if it helps since my boat is aluminum but..... Had a similar situation with a hole in the bottom, center of the boat. We'll not talk about about how it got there, lol..... Anyway, we fabricated a "gasket" with 2 aluminum patches, top and bottom, and used a popular brand of spray rubber for in between the patches. Riveted the 2 patches, top and bottom, around a thick layer of spray rubber. Hasn't leaked since...... Again, not sure if this would work for fiberglass but felt it worth the suggestion.....