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Toerail stress cracks, advice
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:59 pm
by Sanlen
I'm planning to reseal all deck/hull bolts now when they are easy to reach (interior is removed). Our Ballad shows signs of stress cracks on the outside of the toerail, from the mast section and about 1 meter to the bow. They have been there since we bought her 20 years ago. Should I fix them or can I consider them harmless?
Re: Toerail stress cracks, advice
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 1:50 am
by prjacobs
Hi Sanlen,
I wonder if they are only in the gel coat, or deeper? If they've been that way for 20 years it might not be a structural problem, but hard to tell without seeing them. Any chance of posting a picture or two?
Re: Toerail stress cracks, advice
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:18 pm
by Sanlen
I tried taking pictures today but she is so well covered it'll have to wait until spring. I believe the cracks are only in the gelcoat since she is not leaking thru the deck/hull joint, only at the chainplates (I will reseal those too). Is the Ballad prone to get cracks in the toerail?