Need some help in Canada (Ottawa)

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by Silverline1705, Jan 18, 2006.

  1. Silverline1705
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    Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Canada

    Silverline1705 New Member

    I purchased a brand new bowrider last summer and after 2 weeks the gelcoating started to crack at various places on the boat. I now find myself in a legal battle with the manufacturer. I cannot seem to find a "fiberglass and gelcoat expert" to give me an opinion as to why the cracks have appeared. I cant believe that boat building is so much of a black art that there are no specifications out there for standard fiberglass and gelcoat thicknesses for a 17 foot bowrider. I have pictures to show and would greatly appreciate any advice I can get.
    Thank you.
     
    Silverline1705, Jan 18, 2006
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  2. buckknekkid
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    buckknekkid Senior Member

    ask War Whoop, he is very knowledgeable
     
    buckknekkid, Jan 18, 2006
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  3. fiberglass jack
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    fiberglass jack Senior Member

    send me a photo of damage sounds like warranty work i wonder if they did sea trials ,sounds like badworkmanship iam often on ottawa u can email me or msn jackwitcher@hotmail.com
     
    fiberglass jack, Jan 18, 2006
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  4. Eagle Boats
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    Eagle Boats Senior Member

    Who is the manufacturer?
     
    Eagle Boats, Jan 18, 2006
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  6. Silverline1705
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    Silverline1705 New Member

    The boat is a Silverline 1705, the manufacturer is Internautic Marine Corp. out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Based on my experience so far, I can honestly advise anyone not buy anything from these guys.
     
    Silverline1705, Jan 19, 2006
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