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Trigger
 
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I have noticed over time that the gel coat around some of the deck hardware has developed small hairline fractures radiating out from the bolt holes and at other places where it is obvious that the hull has been stressed by contact with dock pilings and such. None of them are that bad, but are noticeable, especially when the boat has not been washed in awhile. I was wondering what, if any, is the best way to repair these little fractures?
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Grouper
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Trigger
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My main concern was moisture getting into the cracks. Like you said the cosmetic aspect just goes with the territory. If it's pretty and un-blemished it ain't being used. I thought there might be something apart from waxing that could be applied that would seal them up. The deck underneath is solid fiberglass so I guess it's not really that big of an issue.
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Grouper
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Unless you have core material exposed,don't worry about it.
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"Just cause it's new, doesn't mean it's worth a Damn."
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