Hunter 376 cracks around chain plates?

[TheFinn]

Hello forum! I'm new with Hunter and was looking to buy a used 376 from 1997. As I was inspecting the boat, I found some thin cracks on the deck, forward from the chain plates. To my knowledge the boat hasn't been abused. Is this something to be worried about or just superficial and "easy fix"? On the hull side everything is fine, no deformation.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

I’d be surprised to not see those stress cracks in any boat of that age.

 

[sail sfbay]

Welcome to the forum!!

Do an internet search on "gelcoat stress cracks" and you will find many articles and threads on this subject like this one: How to Fix Cracks in Gelcoat on Boat Surfaces | Pensacola Shipyard AND Repairing Gelcoat Stress Cracks - Fiberglass Boat Repair - Epoxyworks

 

[TheFinn]

Thanks, this eased my mind a lot!