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Stress cracks or more serious
I looked at a 27 fever today that had what appeared to be cracks/stress cracks on transom where hydraulic sterring attached as well as cracks on hull under motor. Should I be concerned? https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...61cdfeb610.png |
The transom is most likely very wet and will have to be replaced. I have never seen stress cracks on a healthy transom.
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I have seen cracks like that in gelcote that is non structural and structural. Poor quality gel formulation. Common in older boats . Gelcote will flex without cracking to a degree.
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This photo is the hull. I don’t have a photo of the transom, but there’s cracks right at hydraulic steering attachments as well. |
I'm not a fiberglass expert, but yeah I'd be concerned enough to keep looking for something else.
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That would scare me away too.
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Thank you for responding. It’s unfortunate because the boat is beautiful. Search continues |
If the boat is otherwise one you would consider then take things one more step and have a moisture test done. Then base how you proceed from there on the results. Might even ask seller to cover the cost or share in the cost in some manner.
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