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Hull Fractures on 32' and 37'
GB49
#1 Posted : Sunday, October 24, 2010 3:12:48 PM(UTC)
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FYI. Keep an eye out for any dent/crack like areas under the water line along the chine. Typical fracture areas are under the dinette and galley on the 32 and 37 sedans. Seems as if the salon "A" piller puts force down onto the forward cabin (the corners of the forward cabin dented in too) and causes the boat to crinkle at the chine. You will notice there is no vertical support where that "A" piller meets the top of the forward cabin. The vertical support is farther forward.
Results are similar to internal puncture wound. The frame torques and pokes the AL skin from the inside.
Cracked welds and water leaks do happen from this.
So far this summer I've see a 32 and a 37 with the same symptoms.
Happened on the 37 after banging through ~2 foot waves for a couple hours at reasonable speeds.
Don't know the details of the 32 yet.

Another reason to keep the bow down a little.

-K
1986, 32' Sedan, twin 360ci, 275hp Chrysler's w/ K&N flame arrestors
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