38 flatdeck Chine issues
 

Are 38 flatdecks known to have issues with cracking along the chines? I saw a 38 for sale that looked good for its age, despite having cracks along the chines. Is it a structual issue?

Might want to check stringers and transom for rot or cracks from the boat getting beat up. Just my 2cents , I don't know any specifics to a cig though. It might not be a bad idea to put a straight edge on the bottom before you buy it, to check for abnormal hooks.

May have been improperly supported or transported at one time as well. I've seen people lift\ move\ cradle boats in crazy ways.

How supported is the bottom when running in rough water for hundreds of hours?

Sounds to me like either some rot going on, or simply abused. Any pics of the cracks? Are they running vertical or horizontal?

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Like I said earlier, I am no glass expert, but that right there would scare me.

Agree with Mild, looks like lots of flex going on especially for a fat deck....is it the red Flat Deck in Cleveland?

Nope, the red one has a black trailer...sorry

You better run from that boat. Don't even think about it.

Does it look like it sat in the water?

Was it repainted at some point with cheap materials?

1) its a crack in the paint (lil red you are the closest)
2) Stringers transom are all tight and good
3) Bulkhead above is good and tight also
4) it was painted with cheap single stage PPG paint on bottom, then they cleared the deck ( I did the search with the marina repair shop employees to follow the boat history)
5) it sat in the water for at least 4 months that I know of (I actually watched it sit there as the marina wouldnt put it back in rack storage because he, the last owner wouldnt pay) some years ago (aprox 4)