Spider-web cracks on PQ ever ????
 

For those that own PQ.

Do you see spider-web cracks on PQ boat ??? I have heard a few comments about hair-line cracks like that on many other boats, would ruing the cosmetic of it. Please come back with what you know.

Thanks,

Mattt.

Every one,

No need to answer this post, I found one doing a search on spider-web. Got the info I am looking for.

Thanks,

Mattt.

I have a lot of cracks in a lot of different places non exept one of them is very bad. I do know that the factory recognized the problems and re-enforced some of the areas. I also heard that they were considering a different type gelcoat but I really don't know what they ended up with. What I do know is that it sucks being a Gunnea Pig:rolleyes:
I also might add that they did try and repair some of the spots on my boat that were bad all have come back with the exeption of a spot near my rub rail. The real bad ones that needed to be fixed were not, do to me using my 38 offshore boat like they were designed to be used. If I boated in a small lake with no waves I'm sure none of this would be a issue.
I can only assume that if your looking at anything newer than a 2000 you won't see the cracks like I have!

spider cracks
 

scott I have a 99 28 silencer. Never seen any cracks. My Brother had a 38 avenger with over 300 hrs on it that has seen duty in the fl keys as well as the rough waters of lake erie. no cracks either

Brett

My 91 29 or my 99 38 and I havent seen a stress crack except where the cut one of my strakes and filled, it was from shrinkage of the filler used, they repaired it and hasnt come back. Pq's dont seem to show that kind of wear as much as others. Just my EXPERT opinion!

Mattt, email me if you would like more info. I am dealing with PQ right now about many stress cracks. I boat on an inland lake and 200hrs on boat.



Jan

Jan,

This is the story. I am know own a 2000 18' Fourwinns. I ordered the boat brand new, only has five hours beginning this summer. I now has 14hrs on the boat. My boat started to have spider-web cracks on the bottom hull of the boat and on the side. I always stored it in a barn/garage. Took good care of it.

I am now looking for a 237 stryker. With a lot of money I am going to put in a PQ. Would I get the same kind of cracks like I have with my boat right now. I can see that PQ do have the same issue.

Mattt.

I had an '00 280 Silencer- NO cracks.
I now have an '02 340 Vyper - No cracks.

Down here there are two more '02 340 Vypers - No cracks.

The older 340 / 380 had some areas that were prone to spider cracks, but PQ has addressed the problem. They beefed up the prone area with a ton more glass and they switched to a different supplier of gel coat. I am told some gel coats are more prone to cracks than others. PQ now uses Cook's Armour coat 2002.

Spider cracks on the BOTTOM :eek: I don't think you'll EVER see that on a PQ. . . or any other performance boat for that matter.

Never say "ever"
 

I know of some cracks on the hull below the rub rail.


NTP:eek:

I had a 26 with almost 300 hours on it when I traded it no cracks. The boat was a 98. I now have a 28 but it only has about 50 hours on it ihave not seen any cracks!!