1801snubaroo
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I bought a new 2021 1801 back in December and it’s only been in the water for 5 months in a slip. I used the boat 3-4 times a week, with a wash down every time.
On the hinge of the console and hinges of all the compartments back aft port and stbd, there is rust forming. Not just surface rust but rust is running down the gunnel of the hull. I don’t understand. It’s a brand new boat! Also the bow hatch leaks like a sieve. Water in my bilge Every Time it rains. I know this is a common occurrence with new boats but not rust! I am unhappy with the quality of materials. The gauge of stainless steel on the accessories is very flimsy. I don’t blame anyone but quality control.
My friend has a Steiger craft and the boat is 15 years old and not one ounce of rust.
Also why isn’t the livewell molded into the console! I have a 2 inch gap that opens and when I am in rough water, water intrudes into the dry storage of the console.
Maybe I should of checked the boat out more before I bought it!?
anyway it’s a great riding boat and I have already put 980 miles on the gauge. Caught more fish on this boat than I have ever caught in my life in one season. Maybe I should write a letter with pictures to Parker? Maybe they won’t care but I’m sure they would like to see the quality of the accessories they are using. Maybe it’s all throughout the industry? All new boats?
On the hinge of the console and hinges of all the compartments back aft port and stbd, there is rust forming. Not just surface rust but rust is running down the gunnel of the hull. I don’t understand. It’s a brand new boat! Also the bow hatch leaks like a sieve. Water in my bilge Every Time it rains. I know this is a common occurrence with new boats but not rust! I am unhappy with the quality of materials. The gauge of stainless steel on the accessories is very flimsy. I don’t blame anyone but quality control.
My friend has a Steiger craft and the boat is 15 years old and not one ounce of rust.
Also why isn’t the livewell molded into the console! I have a 2 inch gap that opens and when I am in rough water, water intrudes into the dry storage of the console.
Maybe I should of checked the boat out more before I bought it!?
anyway it’s a great riding boat and I have already put 980 miles on the gauge. Caught more fish on this boat than I have ever caught in my life in one season. Maybe I should write a letter with pictures to Parker? Maybe they won’t care but I’m sure they would like to see the quality of the accessories they are using. Maybe it’s all throughout the industry? All new boats?