thomasbruck
New Member
2006 340 sundancer with structual crack port side under window , had marine max repair 3-4 times and looks like its starting to crack agian...whats my option , send back to searay to be done right...im sure its a weak point
structual crack
- Thread starter thomasbruck
- Start date
- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA
- Engines
- 3116 Caterpillars
There is no reason a dealer shouldn't be able to repair a fiberglass crack.
However, without a photo it is pretty hard to comment on the cause, the fix, or why you are having trouble repeatedly.
However, without a photo it is pretty hard to comment on the cause, the fix, or why you are having trouble repeatedly.
Sorrento 25
New Member
Marine Max must be simply repairing the visible crack in the gelcoat. The structural crack in the fiberglass behind is what apparently needs to be properly repaired at this point. That will most likely require removal of the window and interior trim, etc. and is more than they want to deal with. Its too bad because they will have much more time invested now. Do it once and do it right.
- Mar 25, 2008
- 5,534
- Boat Info
- 2006 Sea Ray 58 DB
- Engines
- MAN CRM V8-900s, Twin Disc Drives; Onan 21.5 Generator
Thomas - I'd appreciate a picture as well - I'll check my boat a little closer.
tobnpr
New Member
Cracking means excessive flexing.
Excessive flexing means the laminate ain't strong enough to take the stresses it's subject to.
The dealer's fixing the cosmetics and not solving the underlying problem.
Excessive flexing means the laminate ain't strong enough to take the stresses it's subject to.
The dealer's fixing the cosmetics and not solving the underlying problem.
- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA
- Engines
- 3116 Caterpillars
I'm guessing because we have not seen a location, but I'd bet the crack is on the deck cap involves a concave or convex surface and runs under the windshield frame or port. Sea Ray shoots gelcat very thick on convex surfaces and it tends to pool in concave places, both mean thick gelcoat which is prone to stress cracking. MM is probably trying to fix the crack without removing the windshield or port frame and the crack runs under the frame. If I guessed right, it will never stop cracking until the entire crack is ground out and repaired.
