Cockpit Deck Crack Repair

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rzwhaler
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Cockpit Deck Crack Repair

Postby rzwhaler » Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:13 am

On the floor of a 1994 OUTRAGE 21 there is cracking around the captain's seat base. Give advice on repair. Thanks
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Phil T
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Re: Cockpit Deck Crack Repair

Postby Phil T » Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:29 am

While a photo would help, here goes.

When a fastener is attached to the hull and the the top edge of the hole is not chamfered or beveled the compression of the fastener against the gelcoat produces a stress crack in the thin gelcoat layer that radiates outward.

If this describes the crack in question, know the crack is superficial. If a repair is warranted for cosmetic reasons, the steps are as follows.

grind out the crack, wipe with acetone and apply color matched gelcoat.
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Re: Cockpit Deck Crack Repair

Postby biggiefl » Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:45 am

Repairing it might look worse if the non-skid is compromised.
On my 24th Whaler. Currently in the stable: 86 18' Outrage, 81 13' Sport(original owner), 87 11' Sport, 69 Squall(for sale cheap).