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i have a 1994 boat, there are two or three spiders web type crazing areas above the water line in the gelcoat, should they be cause for concern?, can they be treated?, can they be avoided?, and what happens if they occur below the water line
 
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Two issues:

1. Water could ingress, esp below waterline. probly not worth worrying about unless massive/valuable boat.

2. Why the cracks? Star cracks are often caused by excessive strain. Sometimes close to bulkheads, or reinforcing, or where engines attach, or some such. Could these things be happening? Or has it just been bumped into the quay a few times?

What size/make of boat? Stored in water or trailer, etc?
 
Now we know it 34 ft, can we presume it is in the water and not stored on a trailer?

Could you also be a bit more specific where the crazes are? If they're near stanchions etc ( and they appear sound) or near strenthening on decktop ( but else sound) then don't worry. If they're just bash marks from berthing and well high up, ditto.

If they're down near the waterline I think I would get them treated, water penetration you can do without.
 
Sorry. I was a bit blunt, before. And only joking.
It would help this lot if you were a bit more discriptive. I mean. More words are required. The crazing is repairable.

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Hi folks, following on with this theme, I am looking at buying an Azimut 46 that is 18 months old. I also espied a little crazing on the flybridge, specifically on the "glass" around the instrument panel. I too would like guidance from experienced "nauticians" on likely cause and treatment recommendations. Many thanks
 
Re: Crazing - on plexiglass?

the hard grp gelcoat sometimes cracks , often cos the item flexes too much. It can be repaired and made pretty darn new by a gelcoaty person. Flexing doesn't mean it will break tomorrow, and on flybrigey instrument panels, obviously it isn't a crucial structural item.

Er by "glass" - do you mean the plexiglass has gone crazed? Can't fix this really, you need to buy a new pice. Or, you ned to get a new piece made, probably cheaper and better. Try a company called POwerbronze in littlehampton area who make sexy new fairing screen for motorbikes that have been flinged down the road, tel 01903-783222 ask for John Kableen.
 
Re: Crazing - on plexiglass?

You're a star, thank you. Sorry for the vagueness of my "glass", I did indeed mean the gelcoat and I would imagine given the moderate crazing and position that it isn't structural at all. Thank goodness. Thanks again

Randle
 
Re: Tut tut - declension

<<that have been flinged down the road>>

and I always thought it was the ninth declension
I fling
you flung
he/it flonged
we flongen
etc

You learn something useful here every day
 
Re: Crazing - on gel coat

The only issue in fixing Az 46 gelcoat is that it's not white, it's an Az special shade of crema. You will therefore need to get the right colour match. Az are going strong, so I'm sure they can supply, but you wont be able to use just any old white.
 
Re: Crazing - on gel coat

The only issue in fixing Az 46 gelcoat is that it's not white, it's an Az special shade of crema. You will therefore need to get the right colour match. Az are going strong, so I'm sure they can supply, but you wont be able to use just any old white.
 
Re: Crazing - on plexiglass?

Thanks again folks. The value of this site and its residents is unbelievable, a priceless asset!
 
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