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@dannyhatmaker7892

Ай бұрын

Wow awesome job 👏 👍 9.5 /10

As someone who has just bought a small, 48-year old fibreglass boat in need of substantial refurbishment, I cannot tell you how pleased I am to have found your channel (and I’ve been sifting through a lot of YT videos about fibreglass). Your videos are truly exceptional; tangible, useable information about the techniques and products used, and shown in detail. Thank you for not skimping or cutting things out in the edit, this is terrific information, and I’m much obliged. Cheers!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase! Twiggy looks like a great project boat with lots of potential! I took a few minutes to check out your channel this morning and found it to be entertaining, informative and relaxing. I am now a subscriber to Cruising The Cut and looking forward to watching more of your content! I am glad to help in any way I can, and plan on making a number of DIY gelcoat and fiberglass related videos over the next few months. If you have any suggestions for content or questions about repair and restoration work, please feel free to ask. Best of luck to You, and Safe travels!

@PaPawsWorkShop

5 ай бұрын

Great source for info David, I’m looking forward to watching you bring back the beauty and life to Twiggy. I love his attention to the details of the repair and the reasoning behind each action.

I'm here to stay on this channel, this format is spot on. Long and show every step missing nothing, full sends to pro level out the gate. I've watched thousands of yacht/boat repair videos, but they always leave you needing to fill in the pieces somewhere along the line, to the point you aren't confident you know everything you need to give it a go. Your videos crush it and make me want to give it a go now, awesome job dude!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Your comment is much appreciated!

Long videos are the way to go, I appreciate the library of content. I have a lot of chips in the same area of my boat. I'm excited to take a week off work to try to restore the gel coat at some point.

@FishBumpTV

12 күн бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the long form content, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

I agree with the guy who said, " keep the videos long", more detail is better.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos!

I've watched a lot of YT videos and this is by far the most detailed. Great job

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Wow, Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

EVERY Canadian laughing that you guys are cold in 40-50 degree heat...lol We are half naked and swimming in lakes complaining how hot it is at those temps.......LOL LOVE THE VIDEOS!!!!

@FishBumpTV

18 күн бұрын

Haha, I hear ya man! It's all relative I guess! Thanks for watching and commenting

My boss tought me wrong and I kept doing bad gelwork. Glad I found your video

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Glad to help, and best of luck with your future projects!

Double layers of adhesive tape: nice tip, thks! 😚On each video 3M is named 1 time or more...they definitely have to give you free merch! ☺

Another AA++ video from Fish Bump TV......well on your way to becoming the leading source for all things fiberglass repair on KZread ! I wish you had been around when I started teaching myself to do fiberglass repair by trial and error because there was no one in my area to send people to. (I was only doing engine repair at the time). The quality of my work has greatly improved thanks to your videos !

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Wow,thank you Sir! Glad to help. I truly appreciate your support of the channel!

A very good teacher have learned a lot for being a 70 year-old , repairing a bass boat,, thanks

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad to help!

Nice. I don't usually mask off for all those small spots but process is the same. As an artist, airbrush etc. who transitioned in to body work and boat repair work you've been spot on.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comment!

This is A to z how to repair gelcoat. Best video on KZread

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! I appreciate your support of the channel!

I appreciate you sharing your technique(s) and the steps ... based on your experience...... I feel like I CAN do this after watching you NOT skip steps and show ALL ( most of ) the time it has taken... thanks again .

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos and I wish you the best of luck with your project!

I love that you went through the whole process. Thanks!

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Just what I needed ….thank you for your commitment to the details!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Very helpful and information full video. So appreciate the free info that obviously took years and trial and error to learn. Thank you!

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! We have several other gelcoat repair videos on the channel that you might also find interesting. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

I really like the full length videos. I feel like I am getting all the details to do the job correclty!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks,Glad you like them!

thank you for the knowledge that you share is very helpful.

Awesome info. I like that he takes the time to explain different techniques

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

I appreciate the detail in this. Definitely better than the quicker overview videos out there.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Great, glad you liked it! We wanted to make a legit a to z DIY style video. It is for the folks that are actually going to do a repair and want a step by step guide. Thanks for watching and commenting, it really helps the channel!

Hello Joe , this is Jaime from J A Fiberglass in Gilbert , AZ , it is amazing to see somebody repairing gel coat the same way as i do from the wood blocks to the masking around the repairs , i generally do add cabosil to thicken the gel coat on the first fill especially if its deep cause like you know time is money. i like to finish the repairs with 1200 paper , i find that works for me on white or light colored repairs , if its a black or dark repair i will work up to 2000 and i use the 3M Hi gloss white white with my rotary buffer , start out with a low setting and finish with a like a four setting on the buffer and that takes all the scratches out and gives it a super high close , wipe it down good and i apply my favorite wax , which is the Collinite marine paste wax. Great to see this video, your spot on and people will get good results if they follow your advice, good luck fishing.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Hi Jaime, Glad you enjoyed the video! I agree that adding cabosil can be very helpful, especially with deeper scratches and dings. I have a couple more gelcoat repair videos on the channels where we show that process. The damage on this boat was on the edge between thickened and non thickened gel in my opinion. So I went with non thickened just to show some of the DIYers out there how it could still be done even if you didn't have any cabosil. But that is a good point! Sounds like we are on the same gel coat repair program overall. It is always good to hear from another professional, and get there feedback! I feel like there is always something to be learned from other craftsmen, and I try to have a open mind about different styles and techniques. I appreciate you watching, and your positive Comments! Please feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions for content on the channel, I would like to hear your thoughts! Thanks so much!

@mike-vw1zn

Күн бұрын

Some of the soft yellows and blues are hard colors to match, what are some of the tricks that professionals use to get the colors right if you make them up . Yours videos are great , I like your detail explanations it’s like I’m doing it myself while watching.

Your detailed videos is the best! 👌

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad to help!

I am beyond impressed with your instruction! Thank you

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad to help!

Love the long videos with professional levels of detail. Very nice job. Thanks

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them, and thanks for watching!

Finding your posts very useful indeed..keep them coming!

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I needed this video. Thank you for showing the entire repair. I could watch and learn for hours please don't think the video was to long it was absolutely awesome! You are my Sensei!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for your comment!

Your unreal don’t ever stop great work and info🔥🔥 🇮🇪

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you are enjoying the videos!

Awesome! That guide coat is amazing stuff!! Thanks for the video.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

Excellent video. You are a great teacher. Thank you !

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! You are very welcome!

I watched the video twice, and went to work. Excellent results. My neighbor can't even find the repaired area. I was also lucky that the Gelcoat for my BW is still made. Incredible results. Saved a thousand.

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

That's fantastic! Glad the gelcoat repair video was helpful!

Super video!! Always fantastic and good learning with your tube videos. Greetings from sweden and keep upp the super good work!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad You like them!

Preach Fr. JOE! You're an absolute legend.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!! I appreciate it!

@johnkaminski-bh1im

5 ай бұрын

@@FishBumpTV how refreshing to listen to someone who knows his trade .excellent

Great job! I like it that you took the time to do the job right. Thank you!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thank you, you are a great teacher!

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

Excellent video series. Can't wait to watch more. I'm learning SO much. Thank you! 👍👍 And don't worry about the length of the videos. It has to be lengthy to be informative in great detail so please keep em coming.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

That's awesome, Glad you are finding the to be informative! We will keep the long form content rolling out for you guys. Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!

Big thanks for an outstanding tuition. Im about to start repairing quite a few chips, scratches & cracks on my 38' catamaran & you've shown me the way.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video to be helpful! I appreciate you watching

Captain Joe, You did a great job of going through the process. When you brought out the Collinite I knew you were the real deal. Thank you

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks! Yep, it's the good stuff! I appreciate the comment

Love the videos: so much experience and wisdom packed into each one, and they are easy to understand! Moving onto a liveaboard next a week and I'll be using your content to help catch up on some "deferred maintenance."

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for the comment! Best of luck with your live aboard project!

MASTER CRAFTMAN....FANTASTIC JOB..JOE. Hi from Melbourne Australia.;-)

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Excellent tutorial! Your attention to detail is extremely helpful for a neophyte in gel coat repairs. Thank you!!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad it was helpful!

I just want to say thank you, and throw some much deserved compliments at you guys (found you recently). The filming is bang on, the host is absolutely a fantastic natural presenter, and I really appreciate the highlighting of key products and techniques. It’s plain to see you guys are in the flow state and nailing it out of the park.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! We will keep working at putting out quality content for you guys!

Superb. Thanks so much. Best wishes from the UK for the best video on repairs.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! We appreciate you watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧

Really glad to come across your channel, I have an old Aquabell 27 in the UK and I am taking out a pair of old diesels and making an engine bracket and filling in the Volvo leg holes in the transom. love your methods. Happy New Year to you.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great project! Glad you are enjoying the videos. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Beautiful blend job !!

@FishBumpTV

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I’ve done a lot of similar repairs myself and your level to details are spot on, in my opinion. Best video on this topic on the internet! - period! 👍👍

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! That means a lot to me! I truly appreciate your support of the channel. I will try to keep useful videos rolling out for you guys!

Very thorough and informative. Many thanks.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tips!! Excellent advice..Thanks for taking the time to show how to do it right!

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing content! Finally someone showing how it's properly done, without skipping passages or taking shortcuts. So much passion and attention for the details: really inspiring and helpful! 👏

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much!

Awesome job on that gelcoat!! Your videos are awesome thank you for your in depth videos!

@FishBumpTV

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Outstanding. You just won a new Patreon -- this will save me so much money when working on my sailboat.. Thanks from Germany!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Best of luck with your sailboat!

Thanks so much I have done alot of these repairs and I have learned some new tricks !

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

I subscribed the other day and am enjoying your videos because i'll need to do some gelcoat work on my boat soon. I prefer the longer in-depth videos you've made because it helps me ensure I don't miss an important step or tip along the way! Thank you for making these!

@FishBumpTV

9 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel and thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for sharing this excellent episode. Super professional.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for your comment!

Thank you for all that you do. It was extremely helpful, and that means a lot in today's world.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for the nice comment!

capt Joe you make really good instructional videos, the material is very detailed and comprehensive- just what I was looking for! I don't think I've seen better ones on YT. It's good to watch, thanks! Greetings from Poland!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I am glad you found the videos to be helpful! We have friends from Poland, Would love to visit some day!

New to the channel. Thanks for putting all this work into making me a little smarter. I have a deep gouge in my boat and I'm working up my courage to tackle it. This is definitely helping.

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad to help!

Yup this is a great video. I am now confident I can fix a couple of dings in my gelcoat. Going into detail is really helpful. Thanks

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad to help!

Thank you for the educational video. This was great. I learned so much. You do an excellent job of delivering knowledge. You don’t say ummm or aaa . Great job. Easy to watch.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for the compliment!

Thank you for this content. I have a little c-dory in need of some minor repairs. Your videos are really helping me get a handle on how to complete them myself.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help, and best of luck with your project!

Awesome 👍👍 it's long but so worth it because you really explain well what you're doing. Really enjoy what you put out

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad the video was helpful!

Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

@FishBumpTV

23 сағат бұрын

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

Such a great video! Thank you for all the technical and detailed info. I'll be tackling a gelcoat repair on my boat in the next couple weeks and feel pretty confident after watching several of your videos!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad to help!

Excellent teacher and simple to understand

@FishBumpTV

10 күн бұрын

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching and commenting!

Fantastic videos, I'm planning to fix up our little fiberglass boat come our Aussie winter. Great information

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

Wow! Great video and information. I just found your channel. US vet living in Australia and on our new to us leopard 46 sailboat that needs a lot of telcos love. Y’all did a great job explaining the process on this video 🤙🤙

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! And thanks for watching all the way from Australia 🇦🇺 We have a lot more DIY type videos planned for the channel, so stay tuned.

Brilliant guide! As someone who's currently trying to do some gelcoat repairs this is super helpful!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your project.

Incredible !!! I have a drift boat and you have given me the confidence to do this myself !!! Thankyou !!! I paint houses for a living and that guide coat will be used on my int trim in my homes !

@FishBumpTV

25 күн бұрын

That's fantastic! Glad to help and thanks for watching!

Finally! Someone that gives real detailed information on how to do these repairs 🎉.. Came across your channel in looking for some products to purchase for my boat 🛥️.. I like that U take your time in explaining things, & I don’t mind that the videos are longer because they are very informative.. Big shout out from Miami Florida 🏝️.. I look forward to seeing more videos from your channel, Thank U 👋🏻

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks for your comment!

This was the best gell coat video I have seen. This is exactly what I need to know as an avid boater. I have paid to have gell coat repair. Now I know what I’m paying for , and what I can do, if I have time. Thank you for the detailed explanation of this process. I hope you continue sharing your knowledge of your profession. It’s what we need to know as boaters , and to appreciate what “ glass guys “ do .

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Happy to share with the boating community, and I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Great info for every boat owner

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir, appreciate it!

Great video. Gives detailed steps for a great repair. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

Great work on the detail overview!!!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

Good job and a very good detailed video!

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

great video, I usually add cabosil to thicken the gel coat and do my fairing work then spray the final gelcoat, I like your tape method to get the gelcoat higher than the repair and smooth, I'm going to try it on my next repair. keep these technical videos coming they are great.

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! The way you are doing your repairs is a solid method as well. I wanted to show different ways it can be done and still get a quality repair. Also thought some of the people interested might not have a spray gun. Glad you liked the taping method, it is a good option to have in your bag of tricks. Maybe I will do a repair with cabosil and a spray gun in a future video. Thanks for watching and commenting! It really helps the channel

great video! I,m doing some gel coat repair on a friends boat . this will help alot. thanks!

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

Thank you for passing on years of knowledge. Truly an expert.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

Excellent, Job Well Done! 👏🏻💯 Thanks for sharing!

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

I like your work! do it right the first time. well worth the extra effort

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Glad you agree! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I was very reluctant to trying a repair like this on my own, but after watching this video, I feel very confident that I can make this happen. Thank you!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad to help!

WOW I'm about to buy 23ft trailer sailer, needs some touch ups, you have given me the confidence that I can do a job like what you did. I do have patience. My first video of yours, I sure will be watching all the rest. thanks mate.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck with your project, and welcome to the channel!

Excellent video. I will be doing this on my canoe where the epoxy was worn down in the wind to the kevlar. I've done quite a bit of research and your channel is excellent, the best I have seen. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! Just remember that gelcoat can have curing or bonding issues sometimes when applied over epoxy. If the gelcoat doesn't work well, you might need to use a epoxy based primer coat and paint system. I will try to do a video on this subject soon. Thanks for watching, and best of luck with your project!

Awesome job on the videos and repair thanks

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help, and thanks for the comment!

Unbelievably helpful in many ways to obtain a professional result working with fibreglass repairs. Thanks for the video and your time.

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying the videos!

GREAT VIDEO!

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Very clear and interesting.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Nice job! I just subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thank you.

@FishBumpTV

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and welcome to the channel!

Great Job, Rich

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you watching

Great great channel. You rock communicating!!

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Capt Joe Happy New Year! Awesome video really great content these videos help with so many unanswered questions keeping coming moving forward Thanks again!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank You so much! The encouraging comments are much appreciated! I have more videos planned, but if you have any suggestions for content I would like to hear you thoughts!

Just did a spot with 2 gouges from the winch post. They were there covered in keel guard when I bought the boat. Years ago I built surfboards do not need to glass but the 2 part gel cost video was spot on and the repair turned out great. Thanks

@FishBumpTV

25 күн бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I really appreciate the time and effort that went into this video. Shorter would require skipping detail, not really teaching the process. Thanks!

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And I appreciate your comment!

Super vids! Gr8 step by step instructions. Keep up the good vids!!

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

Excellent.... great job...

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

I appreciate your camera man as well he does a great job of close ups of what your doing

@FishBumpTV

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I will be sure to tell him! I appreciate you watching and commenting

First time watching a fiberglass repair. Holy crap I cant believe how much time and effort it takes for just a couple small nicks. Glad you have the patience for this kind of work. I would never make it in this kind of business as it is tedious work.. But it does look amazing.

@FishBumpTV

4 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks! Yes, it is more to it than most realize. Glad you enjoyed the video!

I want to thank you for all your help

@FishBumpTV

5 ай бұрын

I want to thank you for the kind words of appreciation! It means alot to me!

Truly a professional. Thank you sir! My jaw dropped when you went from 1500 to 2000 grit, that’s when I knew you have your sh_t together and then some. I bought a fixer upper 21’ stingray 210 SS cuddy that is in process of a floor repl. It needs a stringer repl too. Your info is increadably helpful.

@FishBumpTV

2 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video and best of luck with your project boat!

What is crazy is I don’t have anything fiberglass and I watched the whole video. I learned a lot from it. What you do is high craftsmanship. Thanks.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Haha, that's awesome! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for doing these videos, I learned a lot! Going to be touching up some gelcoat on my boat (in the UK) this year.

@FishBumpTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching all the way from the UK 🇬🇧!