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  1. Aug 21, 2023 · Gel Coat Cracks: Many owners report problems with the gel coat as a result of the flexing of the hull and it being such thin fiberglass. The flexing of the boat is worse when in rough water, which causes deeper cracks in the gel coat or more significant problems with the fiberglass.

  2. Aug 1, 2018 · Is it the hull actually flexing or is it just pieces of trim rubbing against the hull as the interior is being rocked back and forth? All it takes is one loose joint.

  3. Jul 5, 2009 · Stingray's draw backs are that they are more of a go faster hull, so slower speed handling is greatly improved with a foil or preferable tabs (smart tabs are generally the favorite option). Stingray has not said it directly, but in various posts in their members only forum they have implied that they are financially sound and weathering the ...

  4. May 10, 2004 · How much hull flex or distortion is acceptable ? The door in the forward bulkhead binds slightly more once the boat is in the water vs. in the cradle and also you can hear it working when in a sea way.

  5. Jul 23, 2022 · Due to the unique hull construction and using fiberglass as the core material, users complain about Stingray Boats’ poor performance in rough waters. Also, the thinness or lightness of the hull makes the customers feel less secure or reliable about the boat.

  6. This needs either experience or engineering. The important thing is that you do not build up point stresses. Boats are designed to flex, the flex dissipates some of the energy transferred by the waves to the hull. Too much flex is of course a bad sign.

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  8. Aug 21, 2023 · Their increased flexing in rougher water can cause cracks in the gel coat or even deeper problems in the fiberglass. This is less of a problem in inland waters and lakes, where the waves are generally tamer than along the coast. Overall, the boats are as durable as you’d expect from a lower-priced boat.

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