Hull imperfections?

The area in question we would assume to be the location of the rear foam box, where it is glassed to the side of the hull. These areas are on most BCB models to some degree and are located close to a line with the front edge of the rear deck assembly. The reason that area is as such is we do not float the deck or hull bracing as some companies do, and that is a rigid header area. These can appear a little more over time. We also encapsulate all of the foam in those chambers, whereas some companies leave that foam open to the moisture absorption and the environment. Another factor could be the woven pattern of the woven roven in large weave 24 OZ variety, where as some use 18 oz or a different material. We suspect this is what you may be seeing. And if it is what we think it is, then it may be by design. Some could be worse depending on cure cycles, foam shrinkage or expansion and etc.. You could have you local dealer take a look at it and if it shows in am image we could verify that in Service here. BCBLast edited by Bass Cat Boats on September 8th, 2008, 3:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Print- through of hull reinforcements always shows more in dark colors, and the laminate shrinks at different rates where theres secondary bonding of bulkheads and etc. too. To avoid this, when Bass Cat goes to all “pre-preg” epoxy boats, and then fairs each hull before gel coating theyll be perfect. Theyll also cost a “tad” more too. As a boat glassing lad myself, I can assure you that Bass Cat glass work is far superior to the other major production bass boats, which is why I just quit “Brand X” team to switch to Bass Cat team- pride in workmanship.