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Fiberglass
Hi,
What causes fiberglass to age...might be the wrong choice of words.... We were looking at a 1960's Cheoy Lee 30 footer and saw lines in the hull...some were inline with internal frames and some more radial. Is this a sign of a boat that needs to be "put to rest" or a simple repair? We are guessing the boat is polyester base. It has been stored under a shed for 20 years on blocks. The port side has been exposed to some sunlight daily with areas where paint is thin. thanks |
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Fiberglass
MarshallE wrote:
Hi, What causes fiberglass to age...might be the wrong choice of words.... We were looking at a 1960's Cheoy Lee 30 footer and saw lines in the hull...some were inline with internal frames and some more radial. Is this a sign of a boat that needs to be "put to rest" or a simple repair? We are guessing the boat is polyester base. It has been stored under a shed for 20 years on blocks. The port side has been exposed to some sunlight daily with areas where paint is thin. thanks Gel coat flexes differently than the fiberglass laminate. A few small hairline cracks is not a sign of anything serious. A good surveyor knows the difference between cosmetics and structural defects. |
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