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by OLDSKOOL
Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Stress Cracks and Crazing
Replies: 12
Views: 3179

Re: Stress Cracks and Crazing

Thanks for input. The pieces I'm referring to do come off. I confirmed with a buddy who owns an OUTRAGE 18. [On this OUTRAGE 22 boat that may be purchased the] aft [gunwales] have no teak wood. They are glass. The core on these are shot. Just assessing the work to repair them. Hopefully I get to che...
by OLDSKOOL
Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:29 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Stress Cracks and Crazing
Replies: 12
Views: 3179

Re: Stress Cracks and Crazing

Thank you for the insight.

The Whaler has a seemingly removable section on the gunwale - from near the console aft to the transom - is this removable ? The wood underneath on both sides is rotted and needs to be re-cored - working with gravity as opposed to against would be nice :)
by OLDSKOOL
Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Stress Cracks and Crazing
Replies: 12
Views: 3179

Re: Stress Cracks and Crazing

The purpose of my post is to learn as much as I can about self-surveying a 30-year-old, foam-filled boat—before I buy it. Until recently, I was part of a similar cult boat following - a Classic SeaCraft. There, I was part of a robust culture of learning how to restore and repair a classic SeaCraft. ...
by OLDSKOOL
Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Stress Cracks and Crazing
Replies: 12
Views: 3179

Re: Stress Cracks and Crazing

Thank you for the replies. To know what is going on inside a Boston Whaler Unibond hull is difficult. The traditional sounding with a urethane mallet is not as effective [on a Unibond hull] as with a standard hull. I have access to some screws going through the transom to see how they are set and if...
by OLDSKOOL
Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Stress Cracks and Crazing
Replies: 12
Views: 3179

Stress Cracks and Crazing

I may buy a c.1980 OUTRAGE 22 boat that needs work. I am concerned about the stress cracks shown in Figures 1 and 2 below. IMG_4528.jpg IMG_4524.jpg Q1: are stress cracks indicative of wet foam? Q2: what possible underlying problems would be likely to cause stress cracks? Q3: are stress cracks commo...