1988 SeaRay 19 Sorrento Fine Cracks

[boatin fan]

I have a question about my 1988 SeaRay 19 Sorrento. It has very small, shallow hairline cracks in what appears to be the gelcoat. What can you advise for the repair? What can I do to repair this?

Help!!

 

[Chris1956]

Re: 1988 SeaRay 19 Sorrento Fine Cracks

Where are the cracks located? I had the same boat for quite a few years, but did not have the hairline cracks.

I did have a crack in the bottom that would have sunk the boat, had I not noticed the bilge pump running wild.

Normally gel coat cracks are caused by flexing of the hull. You can grind them out and fill 'em, but if the hull is still flexing, they will come back.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 1988 SeaRay 19 Sorrento Fine Cracks

it sounds like spider cracks, caused for storing uncovered in the sun.