4 hours ago, reb67 said:

Throughout the whole ordeal my daughter stayed perfectly calm. She said she has faced one of her biggest fears and is ready to get back on the boat.

I am perfectly serious when I say that that makes it worth whatever this costs.

 

That's not something you can buy.

Just some info about drain forgotten drain plugs; putting the boat on a plane lets the water run out and drains it...don't panic. It's only fiberglass, hope everything works out OK for you.

Tom

23 hours ago, WRB said:

Start by going to your local bass boat dealer and inquire where they get thier boat repairs done. Most dealers know of a few excellent fiberglass and gel coat repair places, accidents happen.

Tom

 

Good idea Tom

 

 

I would also consider some automotive body shops. Good fiberglass repair can be found in quality restoration shops.

 

Good Luck and congratulations on helping your daughters phobia. Leaving the plug out on purpose was a masterful and generous ploy for her!?

On 3/26/2017 at 10:55 PM, WRB said:

Just some info about drain forgotten drain plugs; putting the boat on a plane lets the water run out and drains it...don't panic. It's only fiberglass, hope everything works out OK for you.

Tom

 

That's a fact...  in the last 25 years, I've done it 2 or 3 times.  Go do a few laps (or 10 minutes) around the lake to drain most of the water and then plug it...  flip on bilge for a few more minutes and you are done.  Embarrassing, YES- a big deal- NO. 

 

ETA- I would get that looked at by a pro- it appears to be on the seam of the hull and cap so from a structural standpoint, this may be more than a simple fill and coat. 

I dropped it off at a local boat repair shop, looking like about a 400.00 repair not counting paint and I'm worried about the looks.

looks like I'm late with advice but if your shop isn't satisfactory there's Progressive Boat Works in Chester and Richmond Marine Center in Henrico.  

 

 

Please post pictures when complete!!!

On 3/28/2017 at 7:18 PM, reb67 said:

I dropped it off at a local boat repair shop, looking like about a 400.00 repair not counting paint and I'm worried about the looks.

Could have been a lot worse and more expensive. You are a lucky guy.

21 hours ago, XpressJeff said:

Please post pictures when complete!!!

Will do 

On 3/25/2017 at 8:01 PM, reb67 said:

This is a bad day

Update repair has been made. Very happy with the results, not happy with the water in both fuel tanks

Why was there water in both fuel tanks?  I would get me an electric pump and pump it out for sure. Check ZHarbor Freight for a cheap pump.

12 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Why was there water in both fuel tanks?  I would get me an electric pump and pump it out for sure. Check ZHarbor Freight for a cheap pump.

Both fuel vents were under water

That is a major bummer, but its good that no one was injured and your daughter wasn't scarred for life.  I've done the same thing (the plug part, anyway).  Fortunately, we were only in 4' of water on a warm day so, after my initial panic attack, I had the good sense to just hop overboard and install the plug.  I'm actually glad I did that to myself once, because it got me thinking a little more about safety.  I now keep a spare plug in just about every compartment on the boat.  I also keep a dry bag with a change of clothes and a couple towels on board just in case I get wet, for any reason.  You never know what can happen out on the water, and hypothermia is definitely no joke.