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Adeline
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 985 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Adeline
Photos: Adeline
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:13 pm Post subject: Gelcoat cracks |
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Adeline has a number of gelcoat cracks(crazing) on the inside of her transom. They are somewhat random and about as thick as a hair. Only by dragging my thumbnail across them was I sure they were'nt. The longest are a pair that reside just below the upper inside swimstep nut, closest the motor. Photo in hull, deck, and fittings @ detail photos page three. I removed the swimstep and hardware and everything is dry as a bone. I've heard that a way to repair them is to auger a v-shape into them with an old style beer can opener or a dremel and then fill with gelcoat. My fiberglass/gelcoat guy (25 years experience), whom I respect, says they'll just come back. His recomendation is to watch them. If they enlarge, than a comprehensive repair to all of them would be called for. He regards crazing as a largely cosmetic problem, common to most boats as they age. I guess they're alot like the crazing I see every morning when I shave. Nevertheless, I thought it could'nt hurt to solicit the opinions of fellow C-Brats. Take a look and post back. Pete _________________ Pete
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 5315 City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
Photos: TyBoo
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | I guess they're alot like the crazing I see every morning when I shave. |
I can't offer much advice, but thanks for the chuckle!
If it were me, I think the 25 years experience is a safe bet to go by. _________________ TyBoo Mike
Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
Sold: 1987 22' Cruiser |
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KenMcC
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 133
State or Province: NM
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Vivien C
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Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, Pete,
From your pictures, it looks pretty minor. Remember that under that gelcoat are several layers of fiberglass roving and resin. At least an eighth of an inch of additional waterproof barrier.
Additionally, what you have shown is above waterline, and above any normal water that you would collect in the cockpit.
If it were my boat, I would ignore it. Frankly, I don't see a problem, or even a potential for one.
One man's opinion, but I would bet my boat's resale value on it.
Ken |
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Otter-BelleHavenMarina
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 390 City/Region: Alexandria
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Otter
Photos: Otter
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Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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Before trying anything else, I would get a small bottle of 3M Fiberglass Restorer and Wax, rub it in with a clean cloth, buff and wipe, and see what's left. I just did the Otter from stem to stern and was amazed at what it did to renew the finish and gloss of the boat (which is outdoors all year round and three years old). _________________ Tom on Otter |
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