GreenAndPoor
Cadet
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2017
- Messages
- 17
Hey guys,
I bought my first boat for 800$ (view a similar one here -> https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/boa/6093675188.html ). The motor is running and I want to make it seaworthy for this season BUT I think I may have screwed myself. First time boat buyer beware I guess. I've noticed a few worrying hairline cracks in the hull. They look cosmetic (like just cracks in the gelcoat) but I was wondering how serious cracks in the gelcoat/bottom paint are? Do I have to repair these if there is no damage to the fiberglass? Or are hairline cracks indicative of larger issues. The internet jury seems out on this one. how can I tell the difference between a cosmetic crack and a serious one. Any advice?
I bought my first boat for 800$ (view a similar one here -> https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/boa/6093675188.html ). The motor is running and I want to make it seaworthy for this season BUT I think I may have screwed myself. First time boat buyer beware I guess. I've noticed a few worrying hairline cracks in the hull. They look cosmetic (like just cracks in the gelcoat) but I was wondering how serious cracks in the gelcoat/bottom paint are? Do I have to repair these if there is no damage to the fiberglass? Or are hairline cracks indicative of larger issues. The internet jury seems out on this one. how can I tell the difference between a cosmetic crack and a serious one. Any advice?