Andre, after looking at your album, with regards to the damage on top of the hull, I would try to add some layers on the inside of the hull.
That will give you some backing & provide strength, then lay up only 2 layers on the top. This will finish up just below the level of the original gel cote, allowing you to add a layer of gelcote & sand flush with the original finish...
If the foam is intact, just wet from leakage, I would dry it out completely, then leave most of it in place. Cut a slit from end to end, that will allow you to "insert" a patch into the hull, then pull it up against the foam.
Don't worry if you lose some foam, or need to cut some away, just fill the large divot with resin/filler.
If you want light but strong, get a couple layers inside the hull, then mix up some resin,along with one of the West System fillers,(403 microfibres, avoid colloidal silica- to hard to sand).
Here is a ton of good information, it's West System, but I've used the fillers with other brand epoxy.
http://www.westsystem.com/ss/the-105-system/
This is how I got a few layers inside the hull of my 5.7 It's not a foam cored hull, but the idea is the same.
You could use the same idea to get a layer or two inside the trunk, & fix that hole...if you can't reach it via a hatch. For that fix, if you lay the hull on its side, gravity will help, & the resin will run outwards, rather than just drip down the inside. Be sure to wipe off any that ends up where your boards go, easier than trying to grind it later. Once you have some backing it is easy to flip the hull over & slap a bit of resin/cut fibres into the divot, pull it smooth with a spatula.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ictures/?g2_itemId=77105
I raised the mast yesterday on that 6.0XL that you looked at when you bought your boat. The integral gin pole & electric winch on that custom trailer made it a breeze, I did it solo. Hardest part was carrying mast from backyard. Hope to have it in the water next week, been busy getting rid of some real estate, & it's been a slow spring.
Edited by Edchris177 on May 11, 2014 - 08:39 PM.
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Hobie 18 Magnum
Dart 15
Mystere 6.0XL Sold Was a handful solo
Nacra 5.7
Nacra 5.0
Bombardier Invitation (Now officially DEAD)
Various other Dock cluttering WaterCrap
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