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General Discussion

Crack in fiberglass/gel coat at seam in engine compartment

Thread starter Kayno
Start date Sep 12, 2023

Kayno

Member

Sep 12, 2023

Hi guys,

I am new here and just bought a used 2009 ar230.
I know this topic was covered by Eric popper and glassman.

I had the the same issue as I noticed a crack in gel coat along seam in forward transom meets floor of the compartment in engine bay. Behind rear seat.

But my question is, can this also happen directly to the seam opposite from that one? (Where exhausts exits)

And is this something to be concerned about?

Here are some pictures :
First two pics are in engine bay closest to rear seats

last 3 are from side directly opposite from this seam

thanks for you help and comments!