Spider Cracks

[DerickHunter]

I am looking to buy a 2012 Hunter 33e which is in very good condition except for several areas of gelcoat cracks. These are located along the ridge of the cabintop at 3 locations, at each end of the windows and in between the windows. Can anyone tell me if this is common to this boat. All moisture readings are very low and soundings are good.

 

[rgranger]

Cosmetic only

 

[jssailem]

Derrick, 10 Boat years, is like 30 years in Girls birthdays...

They begin to get a few lines around the edges of the ports (not eyes- We are talking boats now)

If the cracks are superficial then as @rgranger stated... Cosmetic. They can be dressed up. There are many resources on the web to share how to apply a cosmetic lift to these age lines...

If you like the looks of her shape and she will serve your needs on the water... Grab her and take her to the marina. A lot of fun is awaiting.

 

[Hello Below]

I am looking to buy a 2012 Hunter 33e which is in very good condition except for several areas of gelcoat cracks. These are located along the ridge of the cabintop at 3 locations, at each end of the windows and in between the windows. Can anyone tell me if this is common to this boat. All moisture readings are very low and soundings are good.

I had approximately a dozen small spider cracks develop from new in 2012/2013. These were primarily located where you describe, around the corners of the acrylic ports and several others at corners in the aft lockers. The dealer repaired them all; however, several have reappeared in 2 places where the fasteners are holding the ports. I did remove all 36(??) screws and plug the holes in the acrylic with Dow 795. One of ports developed a small leak so I replaced all the fasteners but with much shorter ones that seem to do the job. I also have one new spider crack at the corner of the Port aft locker. I do have a repair kit from Spectrum but have not got around to fixing them yet.