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Hello sir I have just recently discovered the same exact problem on my 15 dauntless whaler. I just discovered it a couple weeks ago and I have not decided how to fix it. Have you repaired your boat yet? My insurance company said it happened over time from hitting waves but I thought the thing was bomb proof. Needless to say they're not covering the structure of my boat. I don't know if I should fix it the best I can or use it this summer and monitor any of your thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!