cracks in gel coat along toe rail

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crieders

I have a lot of hairline cracks along horozontal of toe rail running along port side only. Most are just spider-like cracks but in one place it does look like the gel coat is lifting off. Whats the best simple fix, if any?
Cliff Rieders, c34 tall rig, 1990, hull #1022

Stu Jackson

Along with the C34 manual came a handy little two to four page: How to Fix Gelcoat Hairline Cracks manual from Catalina.  Any West System or other "chemical expert" can provide instructions.  Basically you need to gouge out the cracks to make them a bit deeper, and insert material and gelcoat.  That's the perfectionist's way, the few we've had I take care of with MarineTex.
Stu Jackson, C34 IA Secretary, #224 1986, "Aquavite"  Cowichan Bay, BC  Maple Bay Marina  SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)

"There is no problem so great that it can't be solved."

Roc

I've noticed the same on my boat after a few years.  I believe it's basically cosmetic.  Will I ever fix them?  Probably, but not in the near future.  You really need to look hard to see them.
Roc - "Sea Life" 2000 MKII #1477.  Annapolis, MD