Boat Cracking!!!

cr0ck1

cr0ck1

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Jun 10, 2007
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Tampa Bay/Gulf (In a pineapple under the sea)LMAO!
Ok i noticed today that the fiberglass in the engin compartment is cracked. I can push up and down on it and it feels like i can peel it back like chipped paint! Whats the deal with this.. the dealer gotta cover this right? Is this bad?

Here are the pics.. you cant really see it but i circled it.. I put some black dots on it also to show where it is.. its like a crack but it feels liek the whole layer of fiber glass is lifting off of whatevers under it.. the pic sucks but i hope you all can see it!

c rock
 

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cr0ck1 said:
Ok i noticed today that the fiberglass in the engin compartment is cracked. I can push up and down on it and it feels like i can peel it back like chipped paint! Whats the deal with this.. the dealer gotta cover this right? Is this bad?

Here are the pics.. you cant really see it but i circled it.. I put some black dots on it also to show where it is.. its like a crack but it feels liek the whole layer of fiber glass is lifting off of whatevers under it.. the pic sucks but i hope you all can see it!

c rock
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looks like layer of wood got delaminated
get this repaired under warranty before if get wet inside
 
You need to take it to the dealer and they will fix it up for you.

You have a 5 year hull warranty but that is for structural issues. Not gelcoat cosmetic issues. Cosmetic issues are only covered in the first year (things like spider cracks and such). However, Sea Ray is pretty good about making sure the hulls are taken care of even if they are out of warranty and the person bought the boat new and took good care of the boat. Running the boat aground is not taking good care of the boat.

You should have a copy of your hull warranty in the information you got...
 
Four Suns said:
You need to take it to the dealer and they will fix it up for you.

You have a 5 year hull warranty but that is for structural issues. Not gelcoat cosmetic issues. Cosmetic issues are only covered in the first year (things like spider cracks and such). However, Sea Ray is pretty good about making sure the hulls are taken care of even if they are out of warranty and the person bought the boat new and took good care of the boat. Running the boat aground is not taking good care of the boat.

You should have a copy of your hull warranty in the information you got...
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Im taking it to the dealer first thing tomorrow.
 
So i call MM and they tell me that.. since its new its covered. But the way he said it sems like im ight get a bill.. lol.. He also said "they have no fiberglass guys on his team" whatever that means.. so im waiting for them to call me back when they figure out how ans when to fix it.. And from talking to him it seems like my boat will be there a long time.
 
Crock,
This is from the Sea Ray website concerning "Sport Boats"


SEA RAYEXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Structural Hull/Deck Warranty. Repair any structural fiberglass deck or hull defect as defined below (“StructuralHull/Deck Defect”), which is caused by a defect in factory materials or workmanship and reported within five (5) years of thedate of delivery to the original retail owner. The “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structurewithin that shell, including stringers, floorboards and related structural reinforcements, all of which are below the hull flange(i.e. gunwale). The “Deck” shall mean the molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components above the hull flange (i.e. gunwale). A Structural Hull/Deck Defect shall mean a substantial defect in the boat’s Hull/Deck which causes the boatto be unfit or unsafe for general use as a pleasure craft under normal operating conditions.


Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty

1. Limited Lifetime Structural Hull/Deck Warranty to Original Owner.
Any Structural Hull/Deck Defect in material or workmanship which is
reported during the period of ownership by the original retail owner of the
Sport Boat will be repaired or replaced, at Sea Ray’s sole discretion. The
“Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural
components. The “Deck” shall mean the molded shell and integral
fiberglass structural components above the hull flange (i.e. gunwale). A
Structural Hull/Deck Defect shall mean a substantial defect in the Sport
Boat’s Hull/Deck which causes the boat to be unfit or unsafe for general
use as a pleasure craft under normal operating conditions.
 
ruf1967 said:
Crock,
This is from the Sea Ray website concerning "Sport Boats"


SEA RAYEXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Structural Hull/Deck Warranty. Repair any structural fiberglass deck or hull defect as defined below (“StructuralHull/Deck Defect”), which is caused by a defect in factory materials or workmanship and reported within five (5) years of thedate of delivery to the original retail owner. The “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structurewithin that shell, including stringers, floorboards and related structural reinforcements, all of which are below the hull flange(i.e. gunwale). The “Deck” shall mean the molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components above the hull flange (i.e. gunwale). A Structural Hull/Deck Defect shall mean a substantial defect in the boat’s Hull/Deck which causes the boatto be unfit or unsafe for general use as a pleasure craft under normal operating conditions.


Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty

1. Limited Lifetime Structural Hull/Deck Warranty to Original Owner.
Any Structural Hull/Deck Defect in material or workmanship which is
reported during the period of ownership by the original retail owner of the
Sport Boat will be repaired or replaced, at Sea Ray’s sole discretion. The
“Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural
components. The “Deck” shall mean the molded shell and integral
fiberglass structural components above the hull flange (i.e. gunwale). A
Structural Hull/Deck Defect shall mean a substantial defect in the Sport
Boat’s Hull/Deck which causes the boat to be unfit or unsafe for general
use as a pleasure craft under normal operating conditions.
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So this is a good thing? whats the exact link?
 
Well I guess I stand corrected... The Sea Ray sport boats have a special "limited" lifetime warranty where Sea Ray may fix things at their "sole discretion"... some warranty.

Looks like marketing poop...

Sorta like the "Summer never ends sales event" that ended a month ago.

Regardless, I think Sea Ray stands behind issues that are a result of manufacturing and/or design. They probably pull out that warranty and shove it in your face if you are not being reasonable or have birds crapping on your head.
 
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cr0ck1 said:
THEY NEVER CALLED ME BACK! I might just start to get mad.
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call MM few more times and if no results contact Sea Ray directly - they may send you to their authorized repair shop or send own fiberglass guys to perform repair for you
 
I am not saying this is what happened at all but since this is the storage compartment how does SeaRay determine if it was a boat defect or something that a person keeps stored in there (like a large cooler or anchor, etc) that after going over wave after wave, getting grounded, and then pooped on by a bird, that could have caused the crack (ok the last part I was talking about you but just my bad sense of humor). But Crock1 I am really not talking about you, you mention water damage, but I am curious how they would be able to tell a difference between a crack from poor workmanship and crack from neglect.
 
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