Postby PeterG » Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:38 pm
For some reason I can't see the pictures, but if your crack is located on the outer surface of the chine that may be problematic, especially at the edges, and in way of a frame. That's a high stress point where the wood is stretching under tension. A small flaw can grow into a crack and then a break. If it's near the lower edge or a part of the chine that gets faired off, you might get away with pre-fairing the flaw or crack. Make it a smooth, extended removal because sharp edges or corners can themselves become crack starters.
If it's not tearing or protesting when it's bent into place, leave it clamped there for a day and see if it's ok. OR, if it's not already cut and fitted at the ends yet, flip it so it bends the other way, crack on the inside of the bend. Then the flaw is in compression and won't be a problem.
Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
Griffin's Law: Murphy was an optimist.