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Before you goQuestion 543 of 566

What does a crack in the gel coat suggest?

  1. The paint is new
  2. The engine is too powerful
  3. The fuel tank is full
  4. The boat may have had an impact
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Correct answer: The boat may have had an impact

Cracks in the gel coat are evidence of impact damage.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Old Boat Syndrome, page 68

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026