{"id":16979,"date":"2026-03-30T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-copy\/8-prepare-hull\/8-5-grind-refit-installation-only\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:25:49","slug":"8-5-grind-refit-installation-only","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-375a-and-525a\/8-prepare-hull\/8-5-grind-refit-installation-only\/","title":{"rendered":"8.6 Fiberglass Hulls &#8211; Removing Gel Coat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Follow this section for most refit installations. If the boat does not meet the criteria listed above in <a href=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/mechanical-installation-manual-750-1500-375a-and-525a\/8-prepare-hull\/8-6-sand-oem-fiberglass-installation-only\/\">Section 8.5<\/a>, or if there is any uncertainty, continue with this section.\u00a0<span translate=\"no\">Seakeeper<\/span> requires this level of preparation when using epoxy adhesives based on endurance testing of the adhesives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the transom in question has been repaired or modified in any way that would compromise fiberglass bond in the region of the Controller installation, please contact a structural engineer or naval architect to ensure the structure in way of the Controller is suitable for installation. If the structure is deemed acceptable for installation, continue through the following sections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grind the area where the Transom Plate is to be mounted, using 60 grit abrasive pad or Dual Action Sander. Remove the outer layers of paint, gel coat, or fairing to reveal the fiberglass beneath.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Be sure to wipe the sanded down area with denatured alcohol to allow for a clean space before adhesive is used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-505.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14013\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 53 \u2013 Using DA Sander to Remove Paint and Gel Coat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/manuals.seakeeper.com\/ride\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-506.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14014\" style=\"width:505px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 54 \u2013 Gel Coat Removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: Follow this section for most refit installations. If the boat does not meet the criteria listed above in Section 8.5, or if there is any uncertainty, continue with this section.\u00a0Seakeeper requires this level of preparation when using epoxy adhesives based on endurance testing of the adhesives. 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