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TipoFloe Newbie
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 17
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Posted: Aug 30, 2010 10:16 am Post subject: Hairline cracks on my gelcoat |
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Hello everyone,
My warranty just ran out this Friday, and when I pulled my boat out of the water on Saturday and cleaned it, I've noticed several hairline gelcoat fractures.
I've searched through the forum for a good solution to repair this, but there seems to be various opinions on cracks, but not for the hairline fractures like this.
Has anyone ever had such a problem? The dealer quoted me $400 per crack, and since I have 4 of them, it's going to run me $1,600.
The funny thing is that the cracks are all by the screws that are mounting the windshields...
Anyways, I hope that it's simpler than having to remove the windshields, sanding it down and having to redo the whole gelcoat...
Is this something that I can "patch up" and be fine with? The dealer was telling me that I have to sand it down and redo the gelcoat... |
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McNasty Outlaw
Joined: 02 Jan 2010 Posts: 171
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Posted: Aug 30, 2010 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't worry about it. Boats vibrate alot, you fix those and you will be fixing more. You boat though _________________ www.shredthreadsink.com |
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joedirt00 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 15 Jul 2004 Posts: 2892 City: Baker City
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Posted: Aug 30, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be having a chat with Malibu above the dealer level if your warranty just ran out friday. _________________
haugy wrote: | My advice:
-If you grab a girls hair, and it comes off in your hand, don't laugh, that could have been the best sex ever. |
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bobwire Criminal
Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Posts: 72 City: Melbourne
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Posted: Oct 07, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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It doesn't have to be repaired by a dealer. I would check around for someone that can do gelcoat touch ups in your area. It will cost less than that.
Also, your hull warranty may be longer than the entire boat warranty. If you havent already, check into that. _________________ Hold my beer and watch this! |
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da Liks Addict
Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594
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Posted: Oct 07, 2010 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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joedirt00 wrote: | I'd be having a chat with Malibu above the dealer level if your warranty just ran out friday. | + 1 million..so what if the warranty ran out a few days ago. thats not reasonable. |
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pet575 Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 3630 City: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Oct 08, 2010 8:55 am Post subject: |
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bobwire wrote: | your hull warranty may be longer than the entire boat warranty. If you havent already, check into that. |
+1 to this. Not an uncommon thing at all. _________________
Wakebrad wrote: | I honestly think it has to do with internet penetration... |
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