2009 382 Fastech Cracked Stringer?
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I only see the one picture from the left rear, so if there were more, I can't see them. I'd agree that the hull to deck joint does not look like the plexus bond worked. I'd expect to see more residue on that joint. As I can't see what appears to be large damage on the Port hull side, I am commenting on the crack in the lower left transom mainly. To me it appears that boat landed very hard on the left rear corner, and it caused all sorts of flex. Hence that crack, and probably the damage on the port side. Then it appears that flex caused the hull to deck joint to fail. To me, it does not appear that a hull to deck fail could possibly cause that transom crack. Assuming from your prior post, that there is a hole in the port side, I don't see how that could have been caused by that joint fail either. My guess is that the joint failed when the rest of the boat did. I'd love to hear what Formula would said, off the record, because they would never claim their issue for the record.
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I don’t think it matters really how or which part failed first. If you are looking for a performance “offshore” boat and this is the result of an awkward landing from a cruiser wake is look elsewhere. No way I’m spending my money on a boat known for plexus bonding failures. Just my opinion. I’ll stick to the brands that glass the deck to the hull.
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No question the bond failed…pretty black and white.
If done correctly the bond should be stronger than the fiberglass. If that were the case you would see remnants of transferred glass. the surfaces are way too clean. means there was never a strong bond.
scary stuff!!!!
If done correctly the bond should be stronger than the fiberglass. If that were the case you would see remnants of transferred glass. the surfaces are way too clean. means there was never a strong bond.
scary stuff!!!!
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I don’t think it matters really how or which part failed first. If you are looking for a performance “offshore” boat and this is the result of an awkward landing from a cruiser wake is look elsewhere. No way I’m spending my money on a boat known for plexus bonding failures. Just my opinion. I’ll stick to the brands that glass the deck to the hull.



