of course, i would love to do it myself, but unfortunately there are a few restrictions...
1. no space - I live in italy, and the boat is stored in a small club over here with no indoors working space
2. no ability - i haven't tried painting/gelcoating anything before, and would be unsure about performing such a major task on a boat that I own at this stage in my sailing career. I'll save gaining that experience for when I have a big shed, and lots of time. :P