haha yeahMaybe it's due to some factory defect, courtesy of the builder... glass too thin in that spot, or whatever. Sure seems odd for such a new boat.
Hey, ChernobylWorker, I like the moniker... and I'm guessing ya need no running lights at night (skipper glows in the dark, LOL).
That boat has gone from England to Bonaire to some point in the US for distribution to ScottB. So maybe it was badly packed or damaged at some point in its travels.
It looks like it was driven--hard--onto a beach.Sounds like they are cutting the boat open to understand failure reason.
Wrong thread, it looks like...I see I hadn't commented.
It looks like it was driven--hard--onto a beach.
Was the damage you fixed underneath consistent with that scenario?
So they were sailing the boat upside down on to a beach and that’s what caused this damage due to the mast??'Guess the damage underneath was superficial.
The "stress cracks" appear as arcs, as though the mast had been forcefully driven forward. (Consistent with a World's boat—and a beach—plus cracks that are easy to overlook).
I have the exact same cracks on a brand new sunfush....used only once in 8-12mph winds and noticed the cracks the day after. Sent info to LaserPerformace. Hopefully it'll be resolved quickly.I purchased a 2020 event boat, and had it shipped. Boat arrived in great shape except for a gauge in the bottom from the mast. I fixed this myself and went on. The boat arrived in the winter and was washed, waxed and put in storage. I pulled the boat out this week, and the deck around the mast step has started cracking. I noticed several small gel cracks and went ahead and sailed the boat. After one night of light air racing, 3 to 6 mph, the cracks have significantly grown. The shop I bought the boat from is closed until morning. Has anyone had warranty issues on an event boat? Are event boats covered under warranty, or am I screwed? This is something I can fix, yet I don't want a brand new boat, with an inspection port in the front deck and extra glass added. The Harken hoister straps, were no where near the failing area. Is the deck layup too thin, or gel coat too thin and becoming brittle as the boat cures.
Wow, those look exactly like my pictures. I had to stay on Laser Performance. The dealer (The Dinghy Shop), was great to work with, as they were sort of stuck in the middle. Good luck.I have the exact same cracks on a brand new sunfush....used only once in 8-12mph winds and noticed the cracks the day after. Sent info to LaserPerformace. Hopefully it'll be resolved quickly.
I have the exact same cracks on a brand new sunfush....used only once in 8-12mph winds and noticed the cracks the day after. Sent info to LaserPerformace. Hopefully it'll be resolved quickly.