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Post by Refry on Aug 3, 2020 16:40:52 GMT -5
Hello! Recently purchased a new 242 CC with a 300 HP Yamaha engine. It's a great-looking boat! Love how it rides too and the comfortable bow seating area. Have had some issues including incorrect wiring so house battery wasn't charging and we lost all electronics while boating, incorrect wiring so motor would start without battery on, wiring not done to USB port, flood light fell off as it was not installed properly, and already seeing some cracks in the gel coat. There was trash in the bilge too (e.g. pencils, zip ties, screws, and hose clamps). We love the boat but wonder if we made a mistake purchasing during COVID-19 times (experienced workers out on admin leave? Or, is there always a lack of quality control?). Even with these problems, based on one month of use, we would buy a Sailfish again; however, we would do a much more thorough examination and testing before purchase.
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Post by hookedup on Aug 3, 2020 16:51:11 GMT -5
Wow. Sorry you had such an experience and hoping it improves with time. I had some minor issues with my boat when new, but nothing like yours. I think trash in the bilge is an issue for most manufacturers, but the wiring issues are surprising.
I'm hoping in a few months this is all water-over-the-dam and you're still enjoying the boat.
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Post by Refry on Aug 3, 2020 16:53:37 GMT -5
Thank you! Fortunately the joy of the boat is outweighing the initial headaches.
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Post by outtadblue on Aug 4, 2020 9:01:53 GMT -5
I tell you all boats have bugs to work out. It shouldn’t be happening but it does. My buddies yellowfin had a few wiring problems from the factory and a buddy that bought a new 29 Everglades last month had wiring problems where he lost all electronics 65 miles out. Then about half way in his steering went out. You pay that much money for a boat, you expect it to perform properly.
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Post by fishnfool on Aug 4, 2020 10:56:45 GMT -5
however, we would do a much more thorough examination and testing before purchase. I tell everyone that is buying a new boat the same. A survey of a new boat can be just as valuable if not more so than when buying used. At least with a used boat the bugs have usually been worked out by previous owners. I'd call Seminole Marine and tell them first hand about trash being left in the bilge and the wiring issues. So.meone is not paying attention at the factory and they need to know. Welcome to the forum
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