Cracking Engine hatch
02-27-2007, 07:33 PM
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Cracking Engine hatch
I have a 1997 26'. The hatch is cracking along the sides around the air intake holes and starting to work it's way along the bottom. After removing the sun pad this area looks some-what weak (the hatch lifts from the front center). Has anyone run into this? Looking for suggestion for reinforcing.
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Paul
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Paul
02-27-2007, 07:47 PM
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Mine is doing the same thing on a 98 model. Haven't fixed it yet, just trying to keep any fat chicks off the sunpad until I can fix it!
I talked to a fiberglass company who wanted $700 to build the fiberglass up from the inside and refinish outside crack. I am not sure if this would help or not because I am not sure what caused the crack in the first place.
I talked to a fiberglass company who wanted $700 to build the fiberglass up from the inside and refinish outside crack. I am not sure if this would help or not because I am not sure what caused the crack in the first place.
02-27-2007, 07:51 PM
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Mine is doing the same thing on a 98 model. Haven't fixed it yet, just trying to keep any fat chicks off the sunpad until I can fix it! I talked to a fiberglass company who wanted $700 to build the fiberglass up from the inside and refinish outside crack. I am not sure if this would help or not because I am not sure what caused the crack in the first place.
I talked to a fiberglass company who wanted $700 to build the fiberglass up from the inside and refinish outside crack. I am not sure if this would help or not because I am not sure what caused the crack in the first place.
How long has yours been like that. I've owned this boat a year. My biggest concern is causing more damage by putting off repairing it.
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02-28-2007, 09:50 AM
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Mine is cracking as well.. Has been for 3 years.. 2001 26 foot.. called velocity back in 04, they said to take it down there.. at the time I was living in NY.. wonderful customer service..wonderful
02-28-2007, 10:20 AM
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mine did as well and i took it to velocity and they fixed for me better then new. I know it is a drive for some of you but i took mine in the winter and had a new rubrall and some paint work done.They did a nice job for a very fair price
03-01-2007, 08:09 AM
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Mike,
who do you think I should call down there to take a look at it? How long did they take to fix it?? Might be a summer trip !!
Have you been out on LKN yet this year? Sent you a PM about some carb issues I was having last year wondering if you could assist
who do you think I should call down there to take a look at it? How long did they take to fix it?? Might be a summer trip !!
Have you been out on LKN yet this year? Sent you a PM about some carb issues I was having last year wondering if you could assist
03-01-2007, 12:06 PM
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It is nice to hear that they didn't overcharge you to fix something they could have just done right in the first place.
