After a winter on the cradle I notice some fine deck cracks in the gellcoat of my boat. My cradle was custom made to fit my Beneteau so I know that it is correct. We haul out in the fall with a crane using slings. We are always careful to line up the slings to the correct marks specified by the manufacturer. So what do you think is the cause of the cracks?
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Where are the cracks?
I have seen cracks at the cradle pads because they were adjusted too high for the proper fit to the hull.
I have seen cracks at the cradle pads because they were adjusted too high for the proper fit to the hull.
Deck cracks would not be from the cradle
More than likely your diagnostic is correct in that it is not caused by the cradle. You are probably looking at some stress cracks in the gelcoat. All boats eventually develop some. They have to be watched to make sure it is not any deeper or that they do not let water in the laminate, but other than cosmetic appearance most times they are inconsequential.
More than likely your diagnostic is correct in that it is not caused by the cradle. You are probably looking at some stress cracks in the gelcoat. All boats eventually develop some. They have to be watched to make sure it is not any deeper or that they do not let water in the laminate, but other than cosmetic appearance most times they are inconsequential.
cracks
Ive seen some boats crack at the deck where the slings sit becouse they where two tight for the beem of the boat I have them on a C30 I no a guy that got them on a hunter 34 2000 and they fixed them and took the blame.I put 5200 on the deck at the toe rail so I did not get wet deck. You must watch the boat guys at all times .John
Ive seen some boats crack at the deck where the slings sit becouse they where two tight for the beem of the boat I have them on a C30 I no a guy that got them on a hunter 34 2000 and they fixed them and took the blame.I put 5200 on the deck at the toe rail so I did not get wet deck. You must watch the boat guys at all times .John
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