Ouch - floating log impact

[MuskokaCheck]

My 1992 Pulse 186 hit something perhaps a semi-submerged log on Lake Muskoka going about 35-40mph. — the result is en the picture — is this even worth fixing? Damage is about 4 1/2 feet long.

 

[sonicss31]

If you have the skills to do it yourself maybe, but if you have to pay for that repair no way. Just an honest opinion.

 

[Mark]

That is a nasty mess for sure, but every Checkmate is worth fixing. If you have insurance that would definitely be covered. If not, it might be too pricey for the value of the boat. If it was mine and I had no insurance I would probably just use glass and resin. Sand it very smooth and paint it. Because it is the hull bottom, you just will never see it.
I had the same thing happen with a Seadoo on a rock. I left it on the trailer. Hosted up the stern and went at it. I used mat not roving (cloth). The mat is less likely to delaminate and tear off. Painted it white and you can't even see the repair unless you crawl underneath. and look carefully. That was 3 years ago. It has held up fine. Lots of good youtube vids on hull repair. Good luck.