T&T: Sticky gelcoat

[Steve Sipe]

I have a storage area behind the portuguese bridge on Maerin that we use 
for lines, cleaning supplies, etc. This area is either painted or gel 
coated inside, and it's not a smooth surface, but that uneven surface 
you typically see inside a locker. The problem is it's sort of tacky; if 
a line is left laying against the surface, it will transfer a gray 
material onto the line or whatever else is in contact with that surface 
for any length of time.

How do I correct it? I suspect the OEM gelcoat surface may have had some 
blush and it never fully cured. It's not real practical to spray it, I'd 
be concerned about overspray onto the white gelcoat that is outside the 
locker. Now that the weather's getting warmer, I'd like to get it 
corrected before we start moving aboard. Paint it or gel coat it?

Any suggestions from the list?

Thanks!

Steve Sipe
Solo 4303 "Maerin"
Upper Chesapeake