Gelcoat Crazing

scovino · **Joined:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:40 am **Posts:** 4

Hello,
I am considering purchasing a 2001 210 horizon with a 315hp v8 duoprop. I noticed gelcoat crazing on the left side in back just before the hull steps up, below the water line. The crazing is in an area about 8inches x 8inches. I was wondering if the could be impact related? or caused by stress on the hull from the large engine. Also is this enough of a cause for concern to walk away? Any input would be appreciated as this is my first boat and would like to avoid as many problems as possible.
Thanks

St. Louis Dave · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:51 am

First, Welcome!

Second, any chance you get a picture of it? Are you able to reach and feel the inside behind where the issues are?

scovino · **Joined:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:40 am **Posts:** 4

thanks, how do I post a picture?

St. Louis Dave · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:56 am

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1877

scovino · **Joined:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:40 am **Posts:** 4

http://pix.kg/p/9841416201103%3A1873395721/scl

here are 2 photos, the first one is the keel from beaching

Baldo · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 12:52 pm

I would run, not walk, away from that boat. The keel looks to be in tough shape and it looks like you have significant failure of the gelcoat in the second picture.

scovino · **Joined:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:40 am **Posts:** 4

thanks

ric · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 2:24 pm

Run away... unless it's really cheap. Like $3500. Then buy it.

LouC · **Posted:** Mon May 07, 2012 11:49 pm

If they would treat that boat like that, I can imagine how bad the rest of it is, I bet they neglected it mechanically. The 'glass damage can be repaired, but the price has to be very low for it to be a reasonable buy. If you just want a ready to use boat keep looking....

St. Louis Dave · **Posted:** Tue May 08, 2012 12:11 pm

Have to agree with the others. YUCK. IF you really like the boat, I'd have the seller pay for an inspection by your choice of marine surveyor. Your first boat should be fun, not full of worries.

Ccmblack · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2012 4:07 pm

Ouch. It looks like a bad pawing job!

www.iFourWinns.com

Gelcoat Crazing

Who is online