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| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2916 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
While the boat was tied to the dock at weigh in, I noticed the floor by my hotfoot was wet. That seemed odd since we did not take on any water running across the lake. I turned on the bilge and it shot out water for 15 or 20 seconds. The boat sat in the water for another hour or so while we waited for the check and when we loaded it on the trailer I pulled the plug. Water poured out of the boat and I knew something was wrong. I started inspecting the hull and here is what I found.  Needless to say, I am not happy about this and still have not figured out what to do. This does not look like hull damage. This looks to me like a hull defect. I have a bad feeling that this is going to leave me without a boat for several weeks and we have the Super Teams coming up at the end of the month. Along with this, the last time I was on the lake I found a crack in the hull while cleaning it on the other side of the boat below the wrap. I plan on calling Skeeter in the morning and hopefully we can get this resolved quickly.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Basshunter
Bluegill Username: Basshunter Post Number: 110 Registered: 1-2007  Rating: N/A |
Good luck with that Mike... Call North Texas marine and get Michael to let you know the in's & out's before you call Skeeter. It can't hurt to better informed before you start with Skeeter. I'm sure they will do the right thing it just may take 8 week's before you get water ready. | ||||||||||||
| Gclark
Minnow Username: Gclark Post Number: 37 Registered: 1-2008 Rating: N/A |
Call Michael at North Texas Fiberglass. 940-243-2628. Where is this located on the boat? Looks like it is next to the chine on the lower side of the boat. Your hull is obviously breached. In order to do a proper repair, you need to access it from the inside. This means either going through the floor or top cap removal. Don't take this as gospel, it all depends on where the damage is on the boat, it's hard to tell from the pics. Call Michael. Do you remember hitting anything? I don't see any scratches that are usually associated with hitting something. Did you come off any big waves and land hard? Was it rough out there? (Message edited by Gclark on March 16, 2008) (Message edited by Gclark on March 16, 2008) Gary MG3 Embroidery 972-415-6507 | ||||||||||||
| Hawghunter08
Minnow Username: Hawghunter08 Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2005  Rating: N/A |
PQ.... call me on this | ||||||||||||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 1058 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Dang! That no bueno! | ||||||||||||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 487 Registered: 2-2005  Rating: N/A |
Sorry to hear about this Mike. If you need a contact at Skeeter call Mark. Good Luck BassZone.com  
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| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 121 Registered: 8-2007  Rating: N/A |
Dang Mike, It looks worse in the photo.. I wish I could help with a contact, but I don't have any.. | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 754 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I would call Chris Hawghunter8 OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 755 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
PQ, Fork is a boat eater...You may want to get a fiberglass guy and put him on retainer for the rest of the year or better yet the rest of your boat ownership!! I feel for ya, heck I get one every year!!! OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 756 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Looks like a T post big guy or maybe rerod... OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 123 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
I agree with OZ.. Tee Post.. However, with that vertical crack on the port side... You may have some really big issues a head.. I would look at a complete hull replacement with Skeeter while the boats still new.. If the hulls bad you'll never get a break, except in it.. JM2C's I would not be a happy camper.. | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2918 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Current theory is an air pocket in the chine and it is being covered under warranty. As soon as the service manager saw the damage he immediately said it was covered. It is already at North Texas Fiberglass and I should have it back by Thursday evening just in time to take the kids fishing on Friday -- Thanks Hawghunter... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 125 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
We will be there, Thursday night Brother... Good news Fur-Sur, I know you feel better !!!!! I hope the wind gives us a break this weekend.. I'm about blown out, I hope the wind is too.. Holy Cow.. A total beat down from standing on the trolling motor constantly for two day's... | ||||||||||||
| Simek
Bluegill Username: Simek Post Number: 191 Registered: 1-2005  Rating: N/A |
Good news on that Mike. | ||||||||||||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1546 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Gotta hate those air bubbles. Here's to getting it back quick. Quit being a mad, little bald man! | ||||||||||||
| Zeeter
Bluegill Username: Zeeter Post Number: 120 Registered: 3-2007  Rating: N/A |
Thats good to hear Picou, tell Charles when he feels like the back end is on a stump to move to the other side so stuff like this doesn't happen.....hehehehe  .....or Mike it might just be a way that he's trying to get you in that nice new SKEETER he's going to buy, instead of one of those ***** CATS (aka PUMAS)Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes http://www.vicious-fishing.com http://www.sundogeyewear.com | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2923 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
LOL Zeeter.... I was asked by a few different people what boat I would get if I had to get a new one today and without hesitation I said... "SKEETER!" I absolutely love the ride and handling of my boat. Them Cats run a close 2nd but I've always loved Skeeters. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 128 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
Amen Brother too that.... I think !!!! I may have Kay convinced WE need a new boat. Prolly around August, once the Trails end and "maybe" the gap between the Championships if we qualify. | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 758 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Billy, I like the "WE" in your statement...Good work!! LOL OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 129 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
Hehehehehehe !!!! I gotta work it brother.. You know how it is....... | ||||||||||||
| Smaner
Minnow Username: Smaner Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2007 Rating: N/A |
Just wish those new Skeeters came with MERCS. My 96 190zx still can take those Fork stumps with the best of em,lol | ||||||||||||
| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 130 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
Shawn, you can still do it, the cost is out of this world.. You have to buy the boat, take it to another dealer for the purchase and install on the power plant... Crazy.. They make it real hard. Them being = (yamaha) Like a rich man once said(not me)it's only money.. I say, yea right !!!!! My dream boat is a 21-I class Loaded w/300 hammer WWWWWOOOOOO !!!!!! | ||||||||||||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 1061 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Billy, It's much easier to ask for forgivness than to ask for permission! Go get your dream boat | ||||||||||||
| Zeeter
Bluegill Username: Zeeter Post Number: 122 Registered: 3-2007 Rating: N/A |
I agree, hell all the money you've won a skeet with a 300 should be pocket change for you man.....hehehe. Hopefully we'll see you on fork tomorrow or on Sat. Good luck to everyone this weekend! Catching Big Ole PIGS... It's Awesome Man Zach Hughes http://www.vicious-fishing.com http://www.sundogeyewear.com | ||||||||||||
| Redskeeter
Bluegill Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 131 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
LOL....... I need too win alot more for that boat. AT 53+ I NEED TOO HIT THE LOTTO.... Thats freak'n NUTZ | ||||||||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 2924 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Got my boat back from North Texas Fiberglass today and it is PERFECT!!!!! Chris (hawghunter08) did an outstanding job on the fiberglass/gelcoat work. I cannot even find where the repair was done. A huge THANK YOU to both Hawghunter08 & Mike Bristow at North Texas Fiberglass. I'm a very happy customer... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 425 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
chris fixed it? you might want to consider wearing a life jacket at all times in the boat now  Congrats on getting the boat back so quick. I have heard nothing but good things about North Texas Fiberglass. Way to go Chris. Now I don't have to lend PQ my boat for his next tournament | ||||||||||||
| Hawghunter08
Minnow Username: Hawghunter08 Post Number: 47 Registered: 4-2005 Rating: N/A |
You know i'll take care of you guys... | ||||||||||||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 84 Registered: 1-2007  Rating: N/A |
We'll see about that. ;) | ||||||||||||
| Ozziefish
Bass Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 759 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Nothing JB Weld can't fix PQ that how I keep my boat together... OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" | ||||||||||||
| Tomc
Bluegill Username: Tomc Post Number: 191 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
Mike, congrats on the good experience with something not so good. It's great to hear that those circumstances can work out every once in a while. Good thread! OZ, I am still putting JB weld into the Javelin. Good stuff. I am heading to Sam's this weekend to see if they have it in bulk;) Thanking the Lord, all day long --- tomc | ||||||||||||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 85 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
You guys are right, Chris is The Man! Thanks Chris! |
