24 ve bubbles in boat

[dogbert]

Ok alittle off topic-- We love our boat and love being new boat owners,,, but when we had our minor engine problem-- I was just sick...really... and I felt the dealership, and tige company (like all others I am sure) were a little desensitized about how much I just spent on the boat
They were like "what do you want lady a new boat? ! ? " and I was like... "yeah" Needless to say they didn't give us a new boat, but they did fix it and it is running great and we have loved it!! But nontheless Ryan has a new truck and I have a new suv (came back to the US with no cars) The boat cost more than either one of them, and THEY didn't break down after four hours!
Phewey-- just alittle cranky--Rainy and cold here- our season probably ended

That's a bummer about your dealer. I would go back to them and share your experience...they may not even know they're doing it. I had that conversation with my dealer the day I picked up my boat. It was a good discussion and I felt reassured afterwards. The next few times I was in there, the owner would make a point of stopping by to see how I was doing.

[dogbert]

However....
I put a call in to my local dealer in Austin (The Ski Dock), and after speaking with Charlie, I ordered a gelcoat repair kit. This is made by the same company that manufactures the gelcoat that Tigé uses, only it mixes into a putty form. That said, it should be a pretty good match for my bright red gelcoat (which is kept indoors).

Let me know how it turns out. BTW, I had the Ski Dock do some work to fill in the holes left by my telescopic pylon cable supports that I removed when I added the tower. They did a spectacular job...you could never tell where they patched the top deck. It was pretty reasonable at the time so I decided not to mess with it myself.

[Studman]

Thanks for the input i have a 06 20 v that i bought new and it has been a great boat but the opportunity to by 2007 with 117 hrs 24 ve $ 40,000 from dealer that i bought my new boat from was and is had to pass up!?!? would you guys still run away or fix and chance it?

[da.bell]

Now the next question is.... What is wrong with the boat other than the blistering? There is no way a 2007 24Ve can be $40K!!!! The 2006's are around $47K NADA price. There has to be something else wrong....

[Studman]

I agree that is what blows me away they are carrying a warranty on it to me as well ( this is supposedly what he got as hard dollars as a trade he bought a RZ4) this boat was bought by him in april at our local boat show. we saw it at the show.( other thought what could be wrong with 117 hrs?)

[Studman]

40,000 does not include trailer $ 4500 for dorsy trailer

[da.bell]

I agree that is what blows me away they are carrying a warranty on it to me as well ( this is supposedly what he got as hard dollars as a trade he bought a RZ4) this boat was bought by him in april at our local boat show. we saw it at the show.( other thought what could be wrong with 117 hrs?)

The hours isn't that big of a problem. It's the blistering that is the issue. From what it sounds like is: they are reducing the price because there isn't a trailer and probably the blistering.

However, the lifetime Hull warranty is no longer valid since you will not be the original owner.

What type of warranty are they going to give you when they repair the gelcoat?

[talltigeguy]

Anyways, they called me today and said that the kit is in. I'm going to pick it up after work, but I wont be heading out to the lake for a couple of weeks. Next time I go out there, I'll take some before, during, and after pics, and then write up a how-to document to post here. Should be interesting....

Ruune,
Hopefully your write up looks better than this dork's: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5076

117 hours is a lot, but I have 240 or so on my boat and love it. The deal sounds good. If you can get it in writing about the warranty, that would be nice. Do you mean the brand new warranty, like on a new boat? That would include gel coat for 1 year...

T-Pokes, your boat was a demo? But only had 4 hours on it?

There is always a better deal around the corner for sure. Sometimes I think people make stuff up to sound like they got a better deal than others.

[kko]

how many and what size bubbels we talkin about?

[Studman]

there are alot guess nickel to quarter size maybe 100 hey i am only looking for direction here i love my o6 bought it new but it is just to small planned on buying rz4 but i own a window company and i am sure you know construction in Florida is at all time low money is tight and will be for 07 and probably 08 new boat out of question i have not discussed exactly what is covered by warrenty as far as gel coat is concerned i will do that with dealer tommorrow my questions to you is do you think that it can be fixed so there is not a problem today tommorrow or next year screw it if it cost 3000 but can it be fixed to new??

[Studman]

One last thing it is 9:25 here just got home from the river it was just like butter tonight and no gators(always a plus)

[Wake Havasu]

Now the next question is.... What is wrong with the boat other than the blistering? There is no way a 2007 24Ve can be $40K!!!! The 2006's are around $47K NADA price. There has to be something else wrong....

Must have an MP 6.0 in it.

[dogbert]

It's my understanding that if your gelcoat's blistering, you're screwed. This was a big problem with gelcoat years ago for many boat manufacturers, but it's not been an issue for a while. The only time you'd see this is if the boat sat in water a very long time.

[spharis]

Werd...that boat sat in water to start blistering.

[Ruune]

Ruune,
Hopefully your write up looks better than this dork's: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5076
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doh! my bad... thats the exact kit I got, except mines red.

On another note, here's what spectrum color has to say about blistering:

This condition is caused by faulty workmanship. (I have a hard time believing this is the case. It was probably left in the water 24x7) Although there is no structural impairment involved, such areas should be repaired to prevent the exposure of fiberglass fibers from wicking water and gradual eroding.

With a knife, chip away all the edges of the gel coat that are not firmly bonded to the laminate. Tap adjacent areas with a coin. If a hallow sound reveals blisters, chip them away also.

Bevel the edges of the holes with a carborundum or carbide burr grinder. Sand about one inch beyond the edges with a fine sandpaper to assure a bond for the final surface coat.

If the hole is small and less than ¼ “ wide, fill it with polyester putty ( auto Body Patching compound). If the hole is larger fill it with a mixture of chopped glass and gel coat.

Allow the patch to cure and smooth with a block sander.

Brush on a surfacing coat, sand wet/dry , and polish.