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See if you can get those pics posted, it always helps in getting better answers.
Re: Marine Tex (good or bad idea)?
That needs to be built back up with glass.
Re: Marine Tex (good or bad idea)? here
MIXING RATIO: 5 parts epoxy resin to 1 part hardener — by volume. (When mixing by weight, the ratio is 6.3 parts resin to 1 part hardener.) Always keep the epoxy at room temperature before mixing. more
Surface preparation is the key to epoxy adhesion. Remove all contaminants (dirt, oil, grease) with acetone or lacquer thinner. Sand area, then remove grit to improve adhesion. here
PACKAGING: Marine-Tex White and Gray are available in convenient kits, 2 oz., 14 oz., quart and gallon. more
CURE TIME: 24 hours at a constant temperature of 72F. Lower temperatures will create longer cure times. It is not recommended to apply the product in temperatures below 55F. more
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P.S. You can probably get that Formula 27 cheaper at your local auto parts, home depot, or hardware store. [links]
Put a big fat Hobie Sticker on it
Marine tex is similar to Formula 27 but it is epoxy based. It is stronger than Formula 27 but still really not intended for structural hull repairs. here
You might find that after you clean out the broken pieces of gelcoat, the hole goes deeper than you think, and if it does, do not use your boat until repaired.
Formula 27 is a polyester based putty/filler. It isn't intended for structural repairs. It is OK for filling in chips in gelcoat or filling in imperfections in a repair before top coating with gelcoat. here
Any suggestions and tips will be greatlly appreciated as I have not done this before!