Underwater gelcoat repair

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Because I always need something to worry about...
Saturday morning I installed my cutlass bearing ending that saga.

Saturday afternoon, while launching my boat, it hits the crane and takes a nickle size chip from the gelcoat, right at the chine corner where the side meets the bottom.
While it isn't too deep, glass fiber is showing.

Since it is on the chine mid-ship, I am concerned water pressure may increase the damage. I am also worried about saturation but would like to think modern technology would not allow for this...hah! It's a 2001 Silverton 330.

What are the suggestions? Is there an epoxy that cures underwater? Should I short haul it and do the best I can, re-address in the fall?
Should I just not worry about it?
Any other ideas or comments?
 
That looks like a good product, does anyone have experience with it?
Also, I'd be willing to just "5200" it, would that work?
What do they use on pools? My goal is to do a patch to stop any possible water penetration.

Thanks!
 
Not sure of the brand, but there is an epoxy out there that can be used on a leaking pipe with pressure. you just kneade it between your fingers to mix, and you put it directly over the hole in a pipe. would probably make a great temporary repair till you haul out.
if you have a cored hull, i would seal it as soon as possible to prevent intrusion.
 
Get some gelcoat paste from Spectrum Color and do a short haul and fix it the right way and be done with it. The stuff sets up in under an hour at warm temps and can be sanded right away.
 
I wouldn't waste the time or effort to do a gel coat repair on a painted boat bottom. Haul the boat, use Marintex or 3M Marine fairing compond, sand the repair,re-paint and you're good to go. I hope it's been hauled and repaired by now.
 
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