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Main Message Board / Gelcoat hairline cracks
February 05, 2024, 06:43:44 PM
I have a Catalina 34 Mark II hull #1801 launched in 2008 in Sydney Australia. For the last two years or so I've noticed hairline cracks developing in the deck gelcoat but not in the nonslip areas (see attached photo).  I've been applying polish to these areas. There doesn't seem to any water penetration.

The original owner had the boat on a marina with covers for seven years. I have owned the boat on a swing mooring for nine years with no cover.

There doesn't seem to have been any discussion of this problem for some years. As far as I can tell, it appears my problem may be cosmetic rather than needing repairs (rub back of cracks and new coat of gelcoat which would be quite expensive).

Any comments?