Have the boats that are cracking been left out in the elements uncovered, or is this also happening on boats that are always covered/garaged when not fishing?
Mine was pretty mint when I bought it. Last fall I had it winterized, oil changed, wrapped and stored. Cracks didn’t exist when I launched it this spring and it sits on a lift with a full custom cover on.
Alumacraft: “the damage is not considered a defect in manufacturing and therefore is not eligible for warranty consideration.”
Me: “If Alumacraft does not consider this damage a materials defect, what exactly does it consider the damage to be from?”
Alumacraft: “”Unfortunately I do not work in Warranty and cannot speak technically to your first question.”
WTH
We can put a robot on Mars but we can not manufacture a boat dash that does not crack. WTF people? These boat people need to get up with 2000’s technology.
Right on! Good thing Alumacraft isn’t in the airplane manufacturing business.
3 YEAR warranty on console.
That’s incorrect Don.
This is a common problem with the Lunds and Alumacrafts on their dash’s….has been for a very long time. All the mfg’s I know warranty these parts for a year because they have no idea how people are using their boats. I had a side panel crack on my Ranger but the boat takes a pounding on big water a few times a year. My buddy has issues on the dash on his Skeeter.
Not saying it makes the situation right or fair….that’s a pretty new boat for the issues. However, I don’t think you are going to get a response that is satisfactory.
Thanks for the input.
This is a common problem with the Lunds and Alumacrafts on their dash’s….has been for a very long time. All the mfg’s I know warranty these parts for a year because they have no idea how people are using their boats. I had a side panel crack on my Ranger but the boat takes a pounding on big water a few times a year. My buddy has issues on the dash on his Skeeter.
Not saying it makes the situation right or fair….that’s a pretty new boat for the issues. However, I don’t think you are going to get a response that is satisfactory.
Thanks, I appreciate that input.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Jacob Jacobs wrote:</div>
Anybody wanna buy a boat?What year & model, what OB? I might be willing to take a chance on it.
HRG
2018 Competitor 165CS. 50hp Suzuki.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Jacob Jacobs wrote:</div>
Cracked console issue with Alumacraft boats.Ok, we get it, I think you’ve posted that enough places now
Dear Reef, Cracked console issue with Alumacraft boats. Appears to be a common issue found online via help forums. If you can get in touch with Alumacraft, good luck. If you do get in touch with them regarding this issue, you will be told “the damage is not considered a defect in manufacturing and therefore is not eligible for warranty consideration.”
Cracked console issue with Alumacraft boats. Appears to be a common issue found online via help forums. If you can get in touch with Alumacraft, good luck. If you do get in touch with them regarding this issue, you will be told “the damage is not considered a defect in manufacturing and therefore is not eligible for warranty consideration.”
Also be sure to note the last sentence on their profile “The quality we put into our boats builds trust that lasts forever.”
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Cracked console issue with Alumacraft boats. Appears to be a common issue found online via help forums. If you can get in touch with Alumacraft, good luck. If you do get in touch with them regarding this issue, you will be told “the damage is not considered a defect in manufacturing and therefore is not eligible for warranty consideration.”
Also be sure to note the last sentence on their FB profile “The quality we put into our boats builds trust that lasts forever.”
Nope, nope and nope. Anybody wanna buy a boat?
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