What about cracks in fiberglass?

[Cris Ratzlaff]

I have a year 2000 Targa 2000 which is a 20ft fiberglass boat. It has a "setback" where the motor mounts. It has a 200hp merc on it. I noticed the other day that by one of the corners, in the back, on the top, it has a couple little cracks. The cracks are not on the setback, they are further on where the splash trough meets the gunwhale. I don't know how long they have been there. Is this something serious? How do I check it out? How do I know if they are just "surface cracks"? Thanks for any and all responses!!!

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Usually... if you run your fingernail over the crack and can't ...or barely feel it, then it is cosmetic. A lot of boats get stress cracks in the gel. If it is not on the transom then I wouldn't sweat it. If you can post a picture that would help.



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[Cris Ratzlaff]

Ok... I will check it out with my finger nail. Thanks!!!