Boat Pox

[willis]

While winterizing my Tige at the beginning of this past winter I noticed some boat pox all along the hull under the water line. A friend advised me that I should leave it out of the water for the winter and the pox should dry up. A couple days ago I checked the hull for the first time since putting it up for the winter and the pox are still there. What is the best thing to do with the pox at this stage? How bad is this situation? Please help! see pics

[leboeuf45]

is that what people mean when they say the gelcoat blisters?

[bfrank]

is that what people mean when they say the gelcoat blisters?

Yea

[NICKYPOO]

is that what people mean when they say the gelcoat blisters?

Only more so. Yikes! To the fiberglass shop! Pronto!

That sucks dude. I assume that you keep the boat in the water all summer? Is that water warm? Is it "dirty" in any way?

I wish I had good news for you but man, that thing looks bad. As bad as I've ever seen it. You're going to have to get it fixed and then get yourself an anti-fouling paint job on the "below the water line" part of the hull.

[wallacmc]

This is why I'm paranoid and won't leave the boat in water for more than two weeks.

[IDBoating]

This is why I'm paranoid and won't leave the boat in water for more than two weeks.

Agreed! This is why I bought an AirDock. My boat is "out of the water" when I'm not using it, but is literally inches from the water so it's ready to go in under five minutes. Best of all worlds.

[FacePlant]

Wow, that sux. I still don't understand how these boats blister so easily. I have owned boats all my life and have left them in the water all summer and never seen it this bad. Glad mine sits on a lift when not in use. Good luck OP, keep us posted on how it turns out.

[ajholt7]

Man that sux. Get it fixed and invest in a lift.

[willis]

Only more so. Yikes! To the fiberglass shop! Pronto!

That sucks dude. I assume that you keep the boat in the water all summer? Is that water warm? Is it "dirty" in any way?

I wish I had good news for you but man, that thing looks bad. As bad as I've ever seen it. You're going to have to get it fixed and then get yourself an anti-fouling paint job on the "below the water line" part of the hull.

This is what I was afraid of. The boat stays in warm water half of the summer and on a trailer half of the summer. It just depends on how long between my visits to the lake house are.

Before posting my intial message I looked at several websites with pictures of blisters and I could not find any that look like the ones I have. Needless to say I was thinking this is very bad and after hearing what you all have to say it sounds like this is very, very bad.

Couple more questions if you don't mind...

I do not have a Tige dealer in my area. Should I take the boat to the nearest marina and have them service it or to a fiberglass shop?

Does anybody know the cost and time to repair something like this? The boat is a '97 so I'm wondering if the cost to fix it would exceed the value of the boat.

I had read on Tige's website about a lifetime hull warranty. Does anybody know what the deal is with that and if it would apply to this situation and a 1997 year boat?

Thank you for all of your help. I'm totally bummed out

[skyski_tige]

This is what I was afraid of. The boat stays in warm water half of the summer and on a trailer half of the summer. It just depends on how long between my visits to the lake house are.

Before posting my intial message I looked at several websites with pictures of blisters and I could not find any that look like the ones I have. Needless to say I was thinking this is very bad and after hearing what you all have to say it sounds like this is very, very bad.

Couple more questions if you don't mind...

I do not have a Tige dealer in my area. Should I take the boat to the nearest marina and have them service it or to a fiberglass shop?

Does anybody know the cost and time to repair something like this? The boat is a '97 so I'm wondering if the cost to fix it would exceed the value of the boat.

I had read on Tige's website about a lifetime hull warranty. Does anybody know what the deal is with that and if it would apply to this situation and a 1997 year boat?

Thank you for all of your help. I'm totally bummed out

I would go to the fiberglass shop. You could call the local marina and find out who they might recommend. See if they will get you a quote after looking at it.

[scoot18]

I believe we may be getting fooled by a slight illusion. Looking closely at the pics, it appears there is a reflection of, possibly gravel or whatever your boat & trailer are parked on. It does make it appear to have somewhat of an orange peel texture. If there isn't any orange peel texture, I think you are better off than what has been advised so far. "Hopefully anyway." Try some Mary Kates On Off hull cleaner and see if that doesn't take them all away. I have used it for tea staining on my hull and the results are fantastic.

Good luck...................

[ajholt7]

Tige's hull warranty will not cover gel coat blisters on your boat. I believe it does on 2011s. Sorry.

[ajholt7]

I believe we may be getting fooled by a slight illusion. Looking closely at the pics, it appears there is a reflection of, possibly gravel or whatever your boat & trailer are parked on. It does make it appear to have somewhat of an orange peel texture. If there isn't any orange peel texture, I think you are better off than what has been advised so far. "Hopefully anyway." Try some Mary Kates On Off hull cleaner and see if that doesn't take them all away. I have used it for tea staining on my hull and the results are fantastic.

Good luck...................

I don't think it is reflection. Look at the second pic and you can see were the water line was.

[TeamAllen]

No lifetime warranty for a 97. Sorry to see it. There are others that have delt with this problem.
I tried a search for Gel Coat Blisters.
http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/sear...earchid=451372

[kko]

I have seen them bigger and that popped out farther but never so many per square inch. IMPO from what I can see in the pic they dont look like they are near popping. I am not a fiberglass expert but I bet your looking at thousands to fix that. Taking in the age of the boat. I would look at painting the bottom and using the boat. The blister are not going to affect the function of the boat. So I would try and keep it from getting worse and use the boat as is. Now if they continue to get worse you will be forced to do something but if you paint the bottom You should be ok. I would check with a fiberglass guy and see what he says. Let us know what he says and what you decide to do.Good Luck.