Hairline cracks on my gelcoat

TipoFloe · Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 17

Hello everyone,

My warranty just ran out this Friday, and when I pulled my boat out of the water on Saturday and cleaned it, I've noticed several hairline gelcoat fractures.

I've searched through the forum for a good solution to repair this, but there seems to be various opinions on cracks, but not for the hairline fractures like this.

Has anyone ever had such a problem? The dealer quoted me $400 per crack, and since I have 4 of them, it's going to run me $1,600.

The funny thing is that the cracks are all by the screws that are mounting the windshields...

Anyways, I hope that it's simpler than having to remove the windshields, sanding it down and having to redo the whole gelcoat...

Is this something that I can "patch up" and be fine with? The dealer was telling me that I have to sand it down and redo the gelcoat...

McNasty · Outlaw Joined: 02 Jan 2010 Posts: 171

I wouldn't worry about it. Boats vibrate alot, you fix those and you will be fixing more. You boat though

joedirt00 · Posted: Aug 30, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject:

I'd be having a chat with Malibu above the dealer level if your warranty just ran out friday.

bobwire · Criminal Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Posts: 72 City: Melbourne

It doesn't have to be repaired by a dealer. I would check around for someone that can do gelcoat touch ups in your area. It will cost less than that.

Also, your hull warranty may be longer than the entire boat warranty. If you havent already, check into that.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

pet575 · Posted: Oct 08, 2010 8:55 am Post subject: