As for gel cracks...I've seen them on super expensive boats as well as
the lowest of the low. Here's a clip from the 35s5 survey...

"Her interior spaces are clean and well kept, wiring and plumbing
systems neat and orderly, engine and associated machinery appear nearly
new, and the topsides could easily pass for a five rather than fifteen
year old boat."

Got that? Her topsides could easily pass for new. We found no cracks,
not even near the stanchions where I've seen them on Island Packets,
Calibers and Freedoms. Her deck is perfect and her hull is unmarked
without a single scuff or scratch.
We didn't find a diamond in the rough...we found a diamond, polished
and ready to go. It's why we were willing to pay 2 grand to bring her
home.

Sorry, Neal...you just gave me another bell to ring!

RB
35s5...the better boat and in better shape!
NY