first stress crack in bottom of boat

[GlasV162]

Hi all,
I have a 1978 Glastron V162 in great shape for her age. However, after pulling out of the water last weekend I noticed for the first time a crack in the gelcoat on the bottom of the hull. It's about 2-3 inches long and very thin (hairline crack). I have a few questions:
1: Is this crack worth fixing?
2: Should I wait to fix it until next spring, after the boat has been sitting in storage all winter and is completely dried out?
Thanks.

 

[Scout Sport Fish]

Re: first stress crack in bottom of boat

Well if its leaking or anything yes fix it and yes wait till its sitting in storage and all dried out.