New Boat Delivered-Paint Damage-Need your HELP !!!!!!

[hsmunoz]

JFT

I had a very similar experience. I had my SV 211 shipped from NJ to California. In the process several unfortunate things happened and the boat arrived damaged. (It left NJ pristine) anyway, what I see in your pic's is exactly what happened to mine. I took it to a local ,but very highly recommended fiberglass guy, and I can tell you that he delivered a boat that was better than new. I would not expect you hassle with getting it fixed, but you should tell the dealer he needs to fix before you accept. If it's just surface cloudiness, then it gets buffed out, if it's a scratch, then they re-gel coat with Spectrum gelcoat. The guys at CC told me that Spectrum was every bit as good as what they use, and recommend them for repair material. long story short, I am thrilled , and you will be to, when it gets worked out.

[SGY]

JFT, don't sweat the repairs. I've had worse on my boat and everytime it's turned out like new. Keep the 10% until you get a perfect boat.

[JFT]

Thanks all

Your comments are really boosting my confidence level.

I promise to keep you posted on the result.

Cheers

JF

[NautiqueJeff]

JFT, who is your dealer? How did it work out? OF

I would contact CC directly and ask them if the repair will be covered under their 5 year promise. If not, as their opinion what to do. Speak to Jeff Warner. Are you outside the USA? You're quoting Km.

[JFT]

I am in Canada.

The boat is currently at the shop. The repair guy promised that I will never be able to identify where the boat was damaged.

I will keep you posted on the results.

Thanks for your interest.

JF

[redelf75]

JFT,

I'm curious, did you ever contact CC directly or find out about the warranty? I'm sure the repair will be unoticable now, I just wonder what it may look like in 4 years.

[Mikeski]

JFT,

any update?

[JFT]

Hello Everybody

Thank you for your interest.

The boat is still in the repair shop and the person working on it hopes to have it finished by the middle of next week. He is absolutely sure that the repair will be 100% perfect and as durable as the rest of the boat. They are extremely anal about it and that's why it is taking so long.

I went to see the boat just after they had identified with yellow tape all the little spots that needed to be fixed. There were over 50 little spots marked !!!!

I haven't talked to CC in the process. I was able to add a clause in my contract that any deterioration of the repaired areas within the next 5 years would be repaired at no cost. I am quite comfortable with this.

I am taking delivery of the boat on March 22nd. I will post pics as soon as possible.

Cheers

JF

[redelf75]

Sounds like you're all covered. Look farward to the final pics. Thanks for the update.

[JFT]

Hello Everybody

I finally have an update on what resulted from the repair of my damaged new boat. The repair guy did a very decent job but to be honest, since the boat is black, it is still possible to see some of the imperfections on the boat. I have therefore asked my dealership to change the boat and he immediately agreed.

I now need your opinion on an important choice that I have to make. The dealer is offerering me an identical A206 in the same color scheme (black) as what I had originally bought. Keep in mind that I had not really selected the color, I basically purchased the boat show unit. My preference would have been to go towards a brighter and more "sporty' color. Apart from this unit, the only other available boat from them (delivery before June) would be a red (see attached pic) new 2004 A216 fully loaded. He is offering me this boat with no change in price. Irregardless of the color, does this represent a good deal (New 2005 A206 vs new 2004 A216 with identical options).

I have attached a pic of the red A216. My wife first reaction was not the best. I think that once the boat is in the water and that the red covers are off, the red may not be that overwhelming. I will try to also post a pic of the black boat. I really would like to hear from you on what boat you would prefer. Will the black boat drive me crazy over time because all the little scratches will show ?

Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Thanks

JF

[JFT]

Here is the black A206

[AbunDiga909]

That 216 is hot! And I think Grant will agree with me here too! :grin:

This is confusing what I'm about to say comparing the two boats, but if you do understand it, it is real importatnt. I'm no English teacher so lets see how this comes out... The positive wake size increase by going with the 216 is greater than the negative wake size decrease by going with the 206. Make sense??? In other words, getting the larger wake out of the 216 is worth the compromise for the slalom wake. The slalom wake is still extremely small, and the hull is identical, except for 1 foot longer. In the 216, you have a larger bow, bigger enough to notice a difference. In the 216, you can put your feet up and have enough room, in the 206 you can't. And, you can seat one more person in the 216 legally.

Both boats have the Excalibur I'm assuming...

[IAHAWK]

Both good looking boats, but I like the black A206 the best. Plus, how long has the 2004 A216 has been sitting outside??!!

Go with the A206...new from the factory!!

[Hollywood]

I'd go with the A206. Stop stressing over a few small scratches, after the first season you will have plenty other scratches to worry about!

[NautiqueJeff]

I have a black boat, and if you're careful, you can keep it scratch-free. I have. If you like the black boat better, go with the black. Also, the 216 is a significantly different boat than the 206. I say stick with the boat you originally wanted.