Considering Purchase of 272. All looks good except the large number of gelcoat cracks in many locations, some load bearing some not. Is this a boat specific problem with "too thick" gelcoat, expansion rate difference between non-skid and smooth, or do I rule out this boat?
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Cracks are most common where holes exist and are typically in the claar areas ( other then the non-slip ). Hunter tec at the national cite confirmed that they may well be due to "too-thick" gelcoat. He sugests a sounding with a large coin to quickly check for delamination. He further stated that many boats are fine with cracks other then the cosmetic issue and potential problems at re-sale time. Perhaps 200 hairline cracks. Boat has sat in the sun with little use or maintanance.
Cracks are most common where holes exist and are typically in the claar areas ( other then the non-slip ). Hunter tec at the national cite confirmed that they may well be due to "too-thick" gelcoat. He sugests a sounding with a large coin to quickly check for delamination. He further stated that many boats are fine with cracks other then the cosmetic issue and potential problems at re-sale time. Perhaps 200 hairline cracks. Boat has sat in the sun with little use or maintanance.
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