[ncnone]

I have just completed my first season with a newly acquired 1994 Z2141. We keep it in the water in Lake Winnipesaukee. After pulling it out for the season , and doing all the bottom washing, I was able to notice more than a few areas of blistering, as well as several cracks and scrapes along the keel area towards the bow. It was really discouraging to see all this, and I spoke to several people who told me horror stories of what could happen if I didn't repair the hull. It was a sad ending to what we considered a great boating season. The boat ran perfectly all summer, the engine very powerful and smooth. Does anyone out there have an idea of what I 'm looking at, stripping the entire hull surface, fixing the blisters and all new gel coat. I'm certainly not able to put infinite amounts of money into repairs. I know I have no one to blame but myself for not wearing better glasses upon observing the boat prior to the sale. I honestly didn't see this kind of trouble, or I would have never pruchased this boat.
Thank you for your consideration.
ncnone

[Weezer]

ncnone,
I also found a crack in the hull on the gelcoat. I have a 93 Barchetta. Luckily, there is only one hairline crack. I do not know if this type of thing is serious. I am going to have it checked out. If you or anyone else has any information, I would be grateful.
Don't be too hard on yourself, I do not think any of us have x-ray vision. Let me know how your situation turn out. Good luck to you.

[depman160]

read this thread.....might help with your issue, or not. I have a couple dings on my hull that I am going to repair in the spring.

http://www.mariahownersclub.com/foru...irs-epoxy.html

[ncnone]

I appreciate your kind words. I'm in the beginning stages of researching these problems. I will stay in touch.

[ncnone]

Thank you for the link. Your material looks like it might work on the gouge.

The blistering seems to have many opinions on the subject posted on-line. The University of Rhode Island report, published in 1987 by Thomas Rocket and Vincent Rose definitely is one of the better ones. I also read about a device called a "Peeler" that seems quite scary AND expensive. I know there will be no easy cheap solution. I'm just looking for one that really works and prevents a reoccurance.
Thank you again