I was up waxing today and found a few small "pencil line" type cracks around the front windshild and both of the winches and between the two port lights on both sides. I can feel them with my finger nail and am thinking that this might be serious. Some of them are over 4 inchs long. Any suggestions ??
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Hi Arnie, we have some gel cracks as well. Most boats do...
Our surveyor told me they were not serious, but it might be helpful to have a professional look at them. This surveyor provided a tip on cleaning them up if they bother you. He said to use a Dremel tool to cut a shallow "V" groove along the crack then fill with a Gel repair material and buff smooth. I've never tried it so perhaps others might have a better suggestion. Terry
Our surveyor told me they were not serious, but it might be helpful to have a professional look at them. This surveyor provided a tip on cleaning them up if they bother you. He said to use a Dremel tool to cut a shallow "V" groove along the crack then fill with a Gel repair material and buff smooth. I've never tried it so perhaps others might have a better suggestion. Terry
Thanks Terry
I will take your advice and have someone here at the marina look at the cracks. I am sure they are not harmful to the structure but I sure don't like they way they look. If this is a repair I can do myself,,, i will try it but I like to keep the boat looking new and I keep a good wax and polish on her. I am afraid those type of repairs will be noticable. Can anyone tell me what causes these type of cracks ? A
I will take your advice and have someone here at the marina look at the cracks. I am sure they are not harmful to the structure but I sure don't like they way they look. If this is a repair I can do myself,,, i will try it but I like to keep the boat looking new and I keep a good wax and polish on her. I am afraid those type of repairs will be noticable. Can anyone tell me what causes these type of cracks ? A
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