That would be the beginning of the '94 +/- model year where the glue seam "over sanding" issue came in. These boats were repairable with glass inside the hull at the forward cross beam / bulkhead area. Anyone who might see cracks in a similar year model would be advised to take the corrective action before sailing the boat again.
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<br>The boat that failed at the Nationals event had more than a ding repair at the cross bar area and was showing cracking before the event. Anyone with any model boat should think twice, and take corrective action, when cracks are seen near the forward cross bar area of a cat. This is an extremely stressed area of the boat and can, as seen here, result in a catastrophic failure.
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<br>I hear that they sailed that boat in from the racecourse. The bow was torn off of the boat after reaching the beach.<br><br>Matt Miller
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<br>Hobie Cat Company