OK so here is the crack. The finger is pointed at the crack. Many cracks that leak are the result of a smaller blemish than the eye would think.
This is an illustrated section for heavier cracks and damage.
The crack pictured here is on a boat that does not have a gel coat. To the outside of the crack area you can see the remnants of a quick patch of pure resin. Resin on its own will seal but has no strength.
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