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Yes the wall is dented, but that's not what this is.
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WTF!?!?! <Gelcoat imperfections>
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Personally, I feel @Glassman expressed this correctly, and to quote him .........
"I doubt that anyone else will ever see that spot unless you point it out and even then it's hard to see as a defect - just using this sample of Yamaha boat owners as an example.
And when you are inside blasting across a lake it will be the last thing on your mind - so go have fun and don't sweat it."
If this was a $150,000 Malibu, I feel you POSSIBLY might have a case. But I know of Malibu's who occasionally get delivered like this. Nothing is "immune" from Fiberglass boat imperfections.
It's part of the fun. I sincerely hope you can see past this, and focus solely on the FUN you are gonna have with yourself, your family & your Friends.
My only other comment is to wish you a wonderful 2015 Boat Year ! Take care, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
"I doubt that anyone else will ever see that spot unless you point it out and even then it's hard to see as a defect - just using this sample of Yamaha boat owners as an example.
And when you are inside blasting across a lake it will be the last thing on your mind - so go have fun and don't sweat it."
If this was a $150,000 Malibu, I feel you POSSIBLY might have a case. But I know of Malibu's who occasionally get delivered like this. Nothing is "immune" from Fiberglass boat imperfections.
It's part of the fun. I sincerely hope you can see past this, and focus solely on the FUN you are gonna have with yourself, your family & your Friends.
My only other comment is to wish you a wonderful 2015 Boat Year ! Take care, Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
JetPowered
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I see it. It looks like my boat when I look down the hull the same way.
parsons
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It's not going to ruin my fun, but it is a little upsetting to spend close to $50,000 and it not be right... Maybe I'm overreacting.
Would you accept a new car that looked like that though?
Would you accept a new car that looked like that though?
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I think this is the accepted quality that Yamaha customers tolerate. They could improve their fiberglass quality but would come as a major price hike for us.
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Does it look like that when you are out in full sun or did the reflections just draw attention to it? Sadly, it is what it is. I didn't notice mine imperfections until I was doing some up close detailing weeks after I bought it.
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That was the first time I've noticed it.
TN888
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Just my opinion folks, I agree with Parsons. Why should one have to accept a rippling gelcoat look when 99% of other Yami's don't have it.
I bought my Yamaha on the recommended quality, looks, and performance that my dealer & Yamaha advertizes. If I wanted to ignore gelcoat imperfections, hell I would have bought a used or anything that floated to just enjoy the waters.
Like I said 'just my opinion'.....Parson's, if the sidewall is not constructed like the other Boats on you're dealers lot, I'd be consulting w/Yamaha & Dealer.
And no, I would not accept a car like that unless the other cars were identical and meant to be that way.
I bought my Yamaha on the recommended quality, looks, and performance that my dealer & Yamaha advertizes. If I wanted to ignore gelcoat imperfections, hell I would have bought a used or anything that floated to just enjoy the waters.
Like I said 'just my opinion'.....Parson's, if the sidewall is not constructed like the other Boats on you're dealers lot, I'd be consulting w/Yamaha & Dealer.
And no, I would not accept a car like that unless the other cars were identical and meant to be that way.
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parsons
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Yes I can feel the imperfections, and once I get more/better pics I'll be calling.
When I was shopping, I went back and forth between the yamaha and a moomba, one look down the side of a used moomba changed that for me. There was so much wave in the fiberglass, a guy could have got sea sick staring at it.
When I was shopping, I went back and forth between the yamaha and a moomba, one look down the side of a used moomba changed that for me. There was so much wave in the fiberglass, a guy could have got sea sick staring at it.
CAM212SS
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you might also find the 1% moomba to also have an imperfection after you purchase. I have a couple spots in my gelcoat that are not perfect. A little wavy hear and there. only noticed when it is parked in my garage and i am looking at it the way you show your pictures. (at an angle from back to front) never able to see when looking straight on.
