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divimon2000
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:48 pm 
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Anyone seen this? Looks like little micro cracks that led to staining on the outside. Lots (100's) of them. Leaning towards not doing anything but I'm sure I could grind out and fill each like you would a blister. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/A6eQSLGXBtDOtOsNOMNW_g?feat=directlink

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Blistering like this is typically due to constant moisture on the surface I believe. This can be seen in a hull left in the water or even wet grass for long periods.

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Yep, each one cracked open unlike gel blistering but I tend to agree w/you. Were these glassed? I guess I thought they were plastic like the rudders.

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They are gelcoated and glass like the hulls, but the core is a bit different.

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