11YearItch
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As discussed in July in the introductory forum the 1988 Spectra 171 that I purchased had three issues to be dealt with; (1) oxidized gelcoat, (2) a missing boarding ladder section, and (3) a high rising bow when the boat comes up out of the hole. I have now resolved the rising bow by installing Nauticus Smart Tabs and the missing ladder section by installing Dotline ladder parts. The oxidized gelcoat is still an issue that I'm not sure what to do about. Wet sanding only partially removed the oxidation and then after a few days in the sun it reappeared again. I now have also discovered that the bottom lower part of the stern that sits in the water has a lot of pitting. Since I am enjoying the boat so much right now and the summer season is nearly over I am going to live with these two issues and deal with them over the winter months. Any suggestions of how (new gelcoat, paint, etc.) I should deal with these two issues will be greatly appreciated (see two pictures below).
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