Well... im pretty discouraged today...
I went to the shop I have had my boat at this winter, getting transom done, partial stringer repair (around motor mounts), topdeck and hull gel'd, floor redone, and bottom coat with VC17.
Went in today to take a look at progress. The gel and paint were complete, engine went back in this week, and all hardware is coming in the next week or so.
I have heard nothing but great things about this shop. They have been great to deal with all winter. But I arrive to see this:
At first i just notice the crack on the strake at the stern. as i look closer, i see the enormous hook in the hull. They posted the boat wrong on stands when they moved it, and when they re-installed the motor this week, it hooked and also cracked the new paint. They quickly jacked it and corrected the hook, but obviously this is concerning.
First, the fact that they let it occur. Second, what damage is done, or was done previously that allowed it to take such a drastic curve? How concerned should I be with the hook even if it doesnt appear bad now that the boat was properly supported? The stringers were thoroughly investigated prior to the work beginning and all checked out solid all the way through the boat, except a section by the motor mounts that was rebuilt with coosa board. Does the fact that it took that hook suggest that investigation was not thorough enough? Is that to be expected when it is jacked in that manner?
Equally concerning was what came next... after seeing that, I started inspecting the bottom in detail. While I contracting them for a full fairing/prep/paint, the bottom was riddled with pin holes through the VC17, as well as numerous areas where it is clear it was not sanded well. when i say riddled, i mean riddled. i'm talking hundreds of pin-holes through the brand new paint. Lots of what appear to be high and low spots as well.
The manager and owner that were there with me agreed that it was not right and that they will correct it. I have no doubt they will attempt to do so- they appear to be totally stand-up guys, but how concerned should i be with the work that has been done? Am I justified in thinking all pin holes, blemishes, etc should be completed eliminated when i am paying a substantial amount of money for full fairing, etc? That was certainly my expectation...
The conversation with the shop was amiable, despite how disconcerted i am. I am trying to be reasonable here and not unnecessarily anal or nitpicky, but I am just blown away by this.
your thoughts?
I went to the shop I have had my boat at this winter, getting transom done, partial stringer repair (around motor mounts), topdeck and hull gel'd, floor redone, and bottom coat with VC17.
Went in today to take a look at progress. The gel and paint were complete, engine went back in this week, and all hardware is coming in the next week or so.
I have heard nothing but great things about this shop. They have been great to deal with all winter. But I arrive to see this:
At first i just notice the crack on the strake at the stern. as i look closer, i see the enormous hook in the hull. They posted the boat wrong on stands when they moved it, and when they re-installed the motor this week, it hooked and also cracked the new paint. They quickly jacked it and corrected the hook, but obviously this is concerning.
First, the fact that they let it occur. Second, what damage is done, or was done previously that allowed it to take such a drastic curve? How concerned should I be with the hook even if it doesnt appear bad now that the boat was properly supported? The stringers were thoroughly investigated prior to the work beginning and all checked out solid all the way through the boat, except a section by the motor mounts that was rebuilt with coosa board. Does the fact that it took that hook suggest that investigation was not thorough enough? Is that to be expected when it is jacked in that manner?
Equally concerning was what came next... after seeing that, I started inspecting the bottom in detail. While I contracting them for a full fairing/prep/paint, the bottom was riddled with pin holes through the VC17, as well as numerous areas where it is clear it was not sanded well. when i say riddled, i mean riddled. i'm talking hundreds of pin-holes through the brand new paint. Lots of what appear to be high and low spots as well.
The manager and owner that were there with me agreed that it was not right and that they will correct it. I have no doubt they will attempt to do so- they appear to be totally stand-up guys, but how concerned should i be with the work that has been done? Am I justified in thinking all pin holes, blemishes, etc should be completed eliminated when i am paying a substantial amount of money for full fairing, etc? That was certainly my expectation...
The conversation with the shop was amiable, despite how disconcerted i am. I am trying to be reasonable here and not unnecessarily anal or nitpicky, but I am just blown away by this.
your thoughts?
