soak
New Member
Hi Everyone,
I have recently acquired a 14000 series boat that had the unfortunate experience of riding out a hurricane. For the most part, the boat seems to be in good condition except for two small problems.
1. There are some well defined spider cracks where the centerboard trunk meets the hull. I am fortunate enough to have an inspection port right next to the trunk, and it appears that these cracks are only in the gellcoat. I can fill the cracks easily, but I am concerned that they are indicators of a bigger problem.
2. The boat has a crack right where the hull meets the deck. I am not sure the best way to fix this, and I was hoping someone had an idea on how to do it.
Also, I have been told that boats of this year (91) can have lots of problems. Mostly to do with the mast rake. Is there anything I should check on the boat or any preventive maintenance I should do as well?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have recently acquired a 14000 series boat that had the unfortunate experience of riding out a hurricane. For the most part, the boat seems to be in good condition except for two small problems.
1. There are some well defined spider cracks where the centerboard trunk meets the hull. I am fortunate enough to have an inspection port right next to the trunk, and it appears that these cracks are only in the gellcoat. I can fill the cracks easily, but I am concerned that they are indicators of a bigger problem.
2. The boat has a crack right where the hull meets the deck. I am not sure the best way to fix this, and I was hoping someone had an idea on how to do it.
Also, I have been told that boats of this year (91) can have lots of problems. Mostly to do with the mast rake. Is there anything I should check on the boat or any preventive maintenance I should do as well?
Thanks in advance for your help!