Cockpit Deck Crack Repair
Cockpit Deck Crack Repair
On the floor of a 1994 OUTRAGE 21 there is cracking around the captain's seat base. Give advice on repair. Thanks
1994 21 ft Outrage
250 hp Yamaha Offshore
Southwest Florida Denizen
250 hp Yamaha Offshore
Southwest Florida Denizen
Re: Cockpit Deck Crack Repair
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.
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.
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Cockpit Deck Crack Repair
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).