Groucho
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I understand it is possible to get the hull gelcoat professionally polished and the results are very good. Can anyone recommend someone in our area who provides this service, and give an idea of cost for a 28ft boat?
Hull Polish
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johnalison
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I had a chap polish and antifoul my boat last year when I put it up for sale. I can't remember his name but I arranged it through Matthew at David Morris, Titchmarsh.
For a 28' boat, a good result should be obtainable without too much effort on one's own. I'm not an expert on buffing, though I have done my bit over the years. The main trick is to use a comfortable platform to work from.
For a 28' boat, a good result should be obtainable without too much effort on one's own. I'm not an expert on buffing, though I have done my bit over the years. The main trick is to use a comfortable platform to work from.
John 32i
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I just drove past a van heading towards Ipswich
Boat Detailing Ipswich | Aqua Detail | Yacht Polishing & Antifouling
No connection and I've never used them!
Boat Detailing Ipswich | Aqua Detail | Yacht Polishing & Antifouling
No connection and I've never used them!
PaulRainbow
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Estuary Vessel management, Jon Humby 07455 913257
MoodySabre
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Gel’n’shine
East coast based. Did a good job on my gel coat graunches
East coast based. Did a good job on my gel coat graunches
englishrobs
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I’ve used aqua detail before, did a good job. I did my own this year, 32’, platform makes a huge difference. Pleased with the result though, if you’ve got the time it’s doable, boatyard staff even complimented me so I can’t have been that bad.
oldgit
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Fill one impressive gouge in gel coat and several minor bits of "Lock Rash" then cut back and polish. £1200.00
Local Medway firm.
Local Medway firm.
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Concerto
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It is not difficult to get a good shine on a hull. My 32ft yacht takes me 2 days to compound and 3 coats of polish. You may find this presentation I made worth a look.
https://wiki.westerly-owners.co.uk/images/8/86/Gel_coat_renovation_19May2020.pdf
Anibal
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Nice guide and easy to read. I swear I recognise Concerto, I have seen her sailing in the Medway. Were you based at some point at MDL Chatham?
Concerto
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Yes, you would have seen her. After 11 years at Chatham, Concerto moved to Pwllheli, N Wales as I moved from Kent to Cheshire. That move resulted in catching a fishing marker off Salcombe and it sheared the P bracket. She has just had the repair completed, thankfully covered by insurance.
Anibal
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Oh sugar. Glad she is ok now. 
