crack in the seam

[SonnyGlide]

found a 2ft long crack/split in the seam between the deck and the hull about 2ft aft of the bowe. I assume it happened when a friend sat on the deck right on this spot when the hull was resting on the beach, wasn't there B4 he sat his big ass there.:mad:what's the best method of repair, dosent look like its threw the hull.next time he shows up, I feel like sitting on his Lexus Hood:rolleyes:....my big ass, I'll leave a dent:D

[SPUN1]

Good question! I have the same crack in about the same location. The crack is not a straight line but like a rolling wavey line. I may have to get a pic of it.

[boatguy222]

The best way I know of is to grind out the crack, in a V shape and lay it up with new glass. then sand it down flat and re paint or re gelcoat it.

[rastas]

I second what boat guy has said, and nobody sits or walks on the deck :mad:

[RiverRacer]

Sounds like the cap wasn't done right to begin with, no way would it crack from someone just sitting on the deck unless it's a potato chip hull!..

[SonnyGlide]

73 Sanger Bubble Deck, Should B pretty heavy, and hes about 215

[boatguy222]

73 Sanger Bubble Deck, Should B pretty heavy, and hes about 215

Jack was making them pretty light back then. and I think he was still using polyester resin. so I am not to surprised it has cracked after 35 years!

[RiverRacer]

73 Sanger Bubble Deck, Should B pretty heavy, and hes about 215

It's not that heavy but 215 is nothing try almost 300, I used to sit on mine no problem, he's not the one that caused it, caps do crack over time it's not structural, after all it's 30 some years old. Repair it right and it'll last a long time!..

[SonnyGlide]

grind it out and reglass or make up some flock and stuff it in the crack, then re sand, what/which would U prefer?
300 Lb.:p
remind me never to poke fun at U again:o

[RiverRacer]

grind it out and reglass or make up some flock and stuff it in the crack, then re sand, what/which would U prefer?
300 Lb.:p
remind me never to poke fun at U again:o

Grind it out like Marc said and fill it then finish it!...

[hm66Howard]

Wow! The deck on my Howard is built like a ballroom floor! :rolleyes:

[gfinishline]

"Pretty on the outside, strong on the inside!"

[RiverRacer]

Wow! The deck on my Howard is built like a ballroom floor! :rolleyes:

Yeah like my Daytona, you could have a party on the deck, LOL..:D

[SPUN1]

Sounds like the cap wasn't done right to begin with, no way would it crack from someone just sitting on the deck unless it's a potato chip hull!..

RR
Would this type of hull be built from Rayson in the early to mid 60's? cus' thats exactly what the crack looks like, the edge of a wavey potato chip.

[boatguy222]

A crack in the deck seem is not that uncommon in older boats, boats that were made in the 60's were made from polyester resin, and it keeps getting harder and brittle when it ages, alot like concrete does. They crack it the seam because hull and deck work differently as a boat is used. It's not that hard to repair, it is just fiberglass and sanding, LOL:eek:

[RiverRacer]

RR
Would this type of hull be built from Rayson in the early to mid 60's? cus' thats exactly what the crack looks like, the edge of a wavey potato chip.

No it's a Sanger, and they didn't make potato chip boats back then!..

[SPUN1]

Thanks for the info guys. All this talk about tater chips is makin' me hungry.:D

[carteaco]

How big of a gap do I grind between the deck and hull? 1/8", 1/4"?

[boatguy222]

How big of a gap do I grind between the deck and hull? 1/8", 1/4"?

you will need to get all to broken glass ground out, so what ever size that takes, I think it would be more than 1/4".

[harlan orrin]

I built the boat. We built boats from 400 lb to 600 lb. They were super light, light, medium, and heavy, depending on the work order, customers requirement. This is indicated in the hull serial number. SL, L, M, H.
THROW THE FLOSS IN THE TRASH CAN.
FIX IT RIGHT.
Harlan Orrin