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Knipet
Joined: 11 Nov 2018
Posts: 262
City/Region: Orcas Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Pan-A-C'ya
Photos: Pan-A-C'ya
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 Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:46 pm Post subject: Cracks on top of gunnel |
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Hi,
I'm seriously looking at a 22 Cruiser. Looks to be in good condition overall, but there are some cracks on the top of the starboard gunnel. Apparently the original owner ran a strap across the aft gunnels when trailering, rather than using the eyebolts on the stern.
Attached is a photo. The cracks appear to be just in the gelcoat, about the thickness of a fingernail. Does it look like anything serious? Should the cracks be filled with something to prevent it from getting worse and flaking? Is it DIY?
Thanks in advance to the collective wisdom of the C-Brats community
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010
Posts: 875
City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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Orcas Dorcas,
I am not sure how to view the image of the boat. I liked on the highlighted link and it wants me to add a new sight to my computer called drop box.
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Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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Knipet
Joined: 11 Nov 2018
Posts: 262
City/Region: Orcas Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Pan-A-C'ya
Photos: Pan-A-C'ya
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry,
I must not be adding the photo correctly. I can't find any instruction on how to add an image to the post. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011
Posts: 4545
City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Running a strap across the gunnels shouldn't cause cracks. That's how my boat is strapped down, and I've trailered 30,000 miles in just the last two years! |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
Posts: 3371
City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Orcas Dorcas wrote: | Sorry,
I must not be adding the photo correctly. I can't find any instruction on how to add an image to the post. |
Usual way is to have a C-Brats gallery, load the photo there, then link to it in the forum. This forum does not allow direct inline images in posts. You can link to other images, but they have to be accessible via a URL.
You need to contact the moderator (Tyboo) to get a gallery set up. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 20803
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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I cannot access your photos--but small cracks on the gunnels are not unusual. The strap is not the cause--I have also trailered 10's of thousands of miles, with no problem ref straps.
These are areas where the gel coat is thick. There is not a structural problem. The cracks should can be ground out in "V" with a Dremel bit, then filled with gel coat. If severe, then grind off all of the gel coat--and re-coat.
No reason to reject the boat. Maybe negotiate with the price a little.
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Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012
Posts: 757
City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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| Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Our boat has these where the gunnel is joined with cabin. Always assumed this is just where some extra gelcoat was applied.
I don't worry about it, since its not structural.
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2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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