My rt198P fell of my hitch and got a dent

[LookingforFish]

My rt198P fell of my hitch last year and got a dent. Is this repairable? 171954286_483847582660219_9063843968599678932_n.jpg171957330_288591762633558_1763322471917313980_n(1).jpg172251447_1351624491875289_5679457934917771249_n(1).jpg172697461_172909554683039_5467771965861709640_n(1).jpg

[javjoe]

Anything is repairable, question is it worth messing with? Hard to tell how bad the dent is from pics, is it really noticeable?

You might be able to remove the trolling motor pedal pan and see if you can push it back in place.

[Tidewater Bass]

Its not on the running surface... If the welds look good I won't worry about it. All boats develop a little "character" over time.

[LookingforFish]

it happened last year.. I didn't notice the dent until this year spring time.. Only noticeable by me...but I don't like it

[pabasshawk]

Not a problem except in your head. Just shows that your boat isn't a garage queen. Make up a good story for how it got there .

[tcesni]

I have a dent far worse and further down the bow from nailing a large log at 40 mph last spring. I didn't bother with a repair but for yours, I'd definitely take out the pedal pan and see if you could access the back of the dent and slowly work it back out as much as possible.

[Mechanic Bob]

I would leave it alone. Trying to BUMP it out may just cause it to crack, Can only stretch Aluminum so much before hitting its yield point.

[ecoast]

sh*t happens

[Blackjeepjk]

Leave it alone and “drive it like you stole it” from here forward.

[Johnnyred]

... I agree with many above I would not risk trying to work the dent out. The integrity of that front keel weld is your primary concern. Leave it alone and just don't look at it!

[Crappie Bob]

Not a problem except in your head. Just shows that your boat isn't a garage queen. Make up a good story for how it got there .

I would blame it on my wife to everyone that didn't know her

[Tinman90]

How exactly did this happen. Did your bow hook somehow end up on top of the roller and then drop back?

[Ranger9948]

I wouldn't worry about it at all. I have an identical dent caused by the cheap jack collapsing on me while pushing the boat in the garage. I called me dealer to ask about it and they said it's a common occurrence and isn't a big deal at all.

[E-rude_Dude]

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Repaired mine twice. Second time they convinced my insurance to reinforce the transom. Best aluminum boat repair in Midwest. Their paint guy is a master at blending paint new to old.