Hey now you have a classic, my boat is #11 from 1966. I have attached file after painting, forget the gelcoat (price out doing entire hulls). The response from people to polish simply has not seen a hull of +30 years weathered, the other consideration is that racing or stess is out of the question. A letter of Hobie president said do not do this for bow (hull failure may occur with tragic results). My boat is going for the cruising lifestyle of beach clubs and enjoyment, after all she has been named "the mother of all hobies" and why would you abuse or strain a mother.
Please go to TheBeachcats.com to files and look for historial hobies under surfergirl album, you will be shocked at her condition at purchase and now plus painting guide.
The posters did not take in consideration age, and appartant wear which once again a cost factor.
