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  1. 05-30-2018, 09:25 AM #1
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    Crack under depth finder mount

    Installed depth finder last year Helix 12 on a Ram mount . This year i noticed a crack coming from under the base towards windshield .

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    #2 05-30-2018, 05:22 PM
    Gel crack!
    Either somethings not flat where your mount is and putting that area in a stress when bolted down or it coming from a drilled hole.
    Any hole drilled through gelcoat should be beveled to help avoid cracks. One good way is to use a larger size drill running in reverse to bevel the gel at the hole.
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    #3 05-30-2018, 06:30 PM
    As stated...make sure to chamfer any holes. You can drill a microscopic hole at the end of the crack and it won’t run. Barely touch the gel with the bit.
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    #4 05-31-2018, 02:07 AM
    That is a huge huge kite.

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    #5 05-31-2018, 08:31 AM
    I have a appointment with the glass guy . Holes were beveled . He said he will drill a small hole to stop it and than seal the crack . A total fix would be $1500.00 Cdn
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    #6 05-31-2018, 08:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by alli ss View Post
    That is a huge huge kite.
    Nose cone !?
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    #7 05-31-2018, 10:49 AM
    That’s sounds kinda buttttt....I’d want it fixed. Do you need Alfa Jewel Flake? That looks like the color...?
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    #8 05-31-2018, 11:40 AM
    Yes I hear ya about wanting it fixed . Just making me sick to know it is cracked . Thing is I dont want to spend 1500 only for it to happen again
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    #9 05-31-2018, 11:42 AM
    Lemme know if will help you out on the cost. I think I have some Alfa Jewel flake...
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    #10 05-31-2018, 11:42 AM
    We used to do what crank said with old persimmon wood golf clubs, worked most of the time
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    #11 05-31-2018, 11:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by crank68 View Post
    Lemme know if will help you out on the cost. I think I have some Alfa Jewel flake...
    Thanks buddy . I will keep you posted . How do you ever know the true color of your boat ?
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    #12 05-31-2018, 12:23 PM
    Pretty sure you can call the factory with serial # and they can tell you anything you want to know about it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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    #13 05-31-2018, 04:21 PM
    Call Tom at the plant with the serial #. Also Tom can prolly tell you by the pics. Don’t forget I may have flake if it’ll save you some money.
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    #14 05-31-2018, 04:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by crank68 View Post
    Call Tom at the plant with the serial #. Also Tom can prolly tell you by the pics. Don’t forget I may have flake if it’ll save you some money.
    I will thanks . I meet with my glass guy next week .
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    #15 05-31-2018, 08:33 PM
    I have some alpha jewel flake if Ted don't have any.
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    #16 05-31-2018, 10:41 PM
    Looks like silver, 50% alpha jewel

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    #17 06-05-2018, 10:24 AM
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