Bondo-Glass To Fix Hull?

Has anyone ever used Bondo-Glass to fix a fiberglass Hobie hull? I've got a couple of small cracks in the bottom of the hull which allow the boat to take on a minor amount of water and was wondering if this Bondo product would work. It appears to be easier to work with than a fiberglass repair kit. Thanks for the help.

AE

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2005 Hobie 16 - Ventura Nationals Boat #21
http://www.JackieandAlan.com

Howdy Alan,
I used Bondo putty/compound before. But as explained by various paint shops, it is a lower quality compound that is not quite compatible with your better top-coat paints. I sanded the Bondo out and used the recommended Maxum 242 from Evercoat (~$20). It is a two-part glazing compound that is compatible with any top-coat, really easy to work with and is ready to sand within 30 minutes. You get plenty of compound for the price too. I glad I changed to it.

Of course, this compound by itself would not lend to structural issues. You might look to glass mat and resin/hardener first. I understand that you have cracks that are not too wide/deep to present strength issues.

Hope this helps,
Eric

Thanks for the info. I just realized I should have posted on the repair board.

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2005 Hobie 16 - Ventura Nationals Boat #21
http://www.JackieandAlan.com

Hi, use the Bondo reinforced with long strand fiberglass. Its real strong, I use it for fiberglass boat repair.