Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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limited to the gelcoat surface only. Gelcoat stress cracks
are rarely an indication of structural problems. If you
discover stress cracks in your boat contact your Carver
Dealer.
NOTE: The repair of cosmetic (non-structural) gelcoat
stress cracks is not included under the terms of the
Carver Limited Warranty.
Gelcoat Repair
Cosmetic repair of minor gelcoat nicks and scratches is
not difficult nor does it require the use of special or
unique tools. Any boat owner with a little practice can
make visually satisfying repairs. Repairs to fiberglass
laminates or structural fiberglass components are best
left to the experienced technicians at your Carver
Dealer.
A gelcoat repair kit is available from your Carver
Dealer (Carver part number 82036-03). This kit in-
cludes color matched gel, gel hardener and detailed
instructions on making gelcoat repairs.
Gelcoat Blisters
While fiberglass is a durable and economical material, it
is not indestructible as is often assumed by many boat-
ers. The most commonly known problem associated with
fiberglass is blistering. These blisters generally form in
the gelcoat or in the outer most layer of laminate. They
can range in size from microscopic to two inches or
larger in diameter.
The appearance of fiberglass blisters does not indicate
structural problems or faulty hull lamination. Gelcoat
blisters form through a natural process and are quite
common. If you discover blisters on the underwater
portion of your boat's hull, contact your Carver Dealer.
The underwater surfaces of your boat are coated with a
high-quality, factory-applied coat of antifouling bottom
paint, applied after the hull has been carefully prepared
and primed.
The paint has a high copper content and antifouling
elements that retard the growth of marine life on the
bottom of your boat's hull. The antifouling elements in
Anti-Fouling
Bottom Paint