Star Grazing?

[parm]

Hi
when i was cleaning my rib today i noticed that at the front of the hull some star grazing ( i think thats the right term ) at the same place on both sides of the hull. The rib was bought new in October 2005 and has only beed used a handfull of times. Should i be concerened about this? the hull comes with a 1 year replace 4 year repair warranty. Is this a normal occourance in such a young boat? my other boat - a Sealine has some but its over 20 years old now.

[Biggles]

Inside or out. you got any pics mate.

I had problems with an Avon under warranty. Faults and glazing all over the place.

Give us some more info.

regards Nick R.

[ADS]

I think the correct term you are looking for is crazing? These star shapes are not much to worry about and are common on older boats, but on a 2005 Avon
I would take it back to the dealer and see what he says as early crazing could suggest a structual weakness. If he reels off a load of crap about it being common I would suggest getting it surveyed.
regards,

Alex

[codprawn]

Apparently Avon leisure hulls etc are now made by Zodiac in France - Avon in llanellie make the tubes which are shipped over to France and fitted - then the complete boat is shipped back to the UK to be sold!!!

To think a few years ago Avon owned zodiac - should never have sold out!!!

[Hugh Jardon]

arent some avon hulls made at the sbs factory just down the road from Mr Manning?

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

arent some avon hulls made at the sbs factory just down the road from Mr Manning?

Probably the commercial ones??? Avon still build their own REAL boats!!!

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Probably the commercial ones??? Avon still build their own REAL boats!!!

I have to ask this, why the ??? and !!!, why so many and repeated?

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

I have to ask this, why the ??? and !!!, why so many and repeated?

Don't know - force of habit???!!!!!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Biggles]

The fault with my boat was a design fault.

The floor pan was moving seperately to the bottom of the hull and causing stress fractures all along the join.

Avon had a modification kit fitted and repaired the bad bits at a local boat yard. It took ages and the boat yard needed a right kick up the jacksy to get it done properly. Working on my little avon didn't seem very important compared to the other large boats they were working on.

All I wanted to do then was get rid of it.

best of luck.

Nick R.

[Nate]

Star crazing is generally caused by impact rather than flexing - do the areas of crazing correspond with any pressure points from the trailer?