Lost battle with the wind and a dock- aluminum damage

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Hod, mud, Bondo.

Got it!! Thank you sir! Always learning.

Yes sir...bondo will absorb water but when undercoated with an epoxy to block moisture from behind and then top coated with a good enamel or lacquer it should be fine above the waterline for small nonstructural repairs. That said... I use the word "bondo" but in reality it's not the best body filler for marine applications. Their is a product by Evercoat for tin applications. It's a filler that works better in wet environments above the waterline. It contains a zinc type promoter that helps with adhesion and also helps keep moisture out. A proper undercoat and a good top coat are still essential.

I've also read about an epoxy type body filler that goes on like bondo but is extremely water resistant...not sure of the name and I have no personal experience with this type of bondo but I read that it works good.

Thanks again for answering my question.

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My cousin's wife ran to the front of his 20 ft. Crownline to stop it from hitting the front of his boat slip. Mashed her thumb, 2-3 operations, 20 years ago. Still has pain and isn't flexable.

Man that's horrible!!! Very sorry to hear about her injury...prayers she makes a full recovery.

Guys... SLOW DOWN. Be careful out there...it aint worth losing a thumb over...it's just a boat!!!

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I've edited my OP about loading a boat in wind and added some important safety info...

NEVER use your hands to try and stop your boat...use a proper boat pole hook like this one...

https://www.amazon.com/Garelick-Eez-Premium-Telescoping-Boat/dp/B01K2OTP36