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I'll soon be taking delivery of this 1989 Whaler Outrage 18. The boat and engine are beautiful. Sellers are repairing tilt/trim on engine and will be either repairing or replacing the trailer (had a bent axle after lending to a friend who put too heavy a boat on it).

The only concern I have about the hull is a separation or crack and other damage below the gunwhale on the starboard side toward the rear. The owners said these cracks were there since they boat the boat 10 years ago. There is no evidence of water intrusion or soft spots. Is this a common occurence on Whalers? What would have caused this and should it concern me? What is the best way to repair it?

(see photos on my personal page)