Checkmate workmanship problem

[JT Patroni]

In the area at the radio it looks as if the cracks starts out from the top left corner. It is possible that the cutout didn't have round corners. Square cut corners are notorious for causing cracks in all materials.

 

[denis leblanc]

In the area at the radio it looks as if the cracks starts out from the top left corner. It is possible that the cutout didn't have round corners. Square cut corners are notorious for causing cracks in all materials.

Hey!! now that you have mention this I took the opportunity to remove the radio today to check and you are right the corners are cut square they are not rounded off.So just to fix that only it will cost me 1,000.00$ plus so I was thinking of camouflaging the crack with something like a decal of somewhat or any ideas you guys have will be appreciated

 

[karzrus]

Hey!! now that you have mention this I took the opportunity to remove the radio today to check and you are right the corners are cut square they are not rounded off.So just to fix that only it will cost me 1,000.00$ plus so I was thinking of camouflaging the crack with something like a decal of somewhat or any ideas you guys have will be appreciated

Give the whole dash a carbon fiber look or finish. either with custom made panels or paint. I think Wildman did this to one of his custom Liberators. Then you don't have to be quite so concerned about matching the Gel coat.

 

[denis leblanc]

Give the whole dash a carbon fiber look or finish. either with custom made panels or paint. I think Wildman did this to one of his custom Liberators. Then you don't have to be quite so concerned about matching the Gel coat.

Good idea!! so you can buy paint that looks like carbon fiber finish? please if you know the make of that paint let me know your idea is perfect it will match beautifully

 

[RNGRDVE]

carbon fiber look will be tricky with paint. It's not a mix of paint but a skilled graphic painter can do it with masking and shading. You could order a carbon fiber look vinyl decal from ezstriper.

 

[claupie]

Denis this is bad for CM reputation of exclellant workmanchip.!
I think they should talk to you and come up w/some arangement to repair that boat properly's. Job well done it will retain it's value($$).

 

[karzrus]

Denis this is bad for CM reputation of exclellant workmanchip.!
I think they should talk to you and come up w/some arangement to repair that boat properly's. Job well done it will retain it's value($$).

I agree, but there are a few issues to resolve around who is responsible.

1. The dealer probably installed the radio and they did the cut out with square corners that resulted in the high stress loading and cracks. Should the factory be responsible for the dealers poor install? While it could be argued that even with square corners it should not crack, who is responsible?

2. When CM was sold, does the new owner buy the warrantee work when he buys the brand and reputation? It sounds like he did not intend to and part of the contract was that the past owner would agree to pay for "prior to sale" warranty issues on a case by case basis. Should the new owner make an exception? Maybe?

3. So much time has past since the boat left the factory. Was there an on-going dialogue on the warrantee claim that the factory has been ignoring or are they sort of finding out about this for the first time at this point. Sounds like a little of both to me, as a repair was made at some point and they would think the case is settled.

To me, the factory would only cover this now, if they wanted to buy some "good will"

 

[claupie]

To me, the factory would only cover this now, if they wanted to buy some "good will"[/QUOTE]

Agree, ''good will ''

 

[denis leblanc]

carbon fiber look will be tricky with paint. It's not a mix of paint but a skilled graphic painter can do it with masking and shading. You could order a carbon fiber look vinyl decal from ezstriper.

Yes good idea the vinyl decal will be the way to go $ wise

 

[denis leblanc]

Denis this is bad for CM reputation of exclellant workmanchip.!
I think they should talk to you and come up w/some arangement to repair that boat properly's. Job well done it will retain it's value($$).

I know this is bad for CM reputation but I had lots of boats in the past and never had issues until now with this boat and did not know what to do about it and I took checkmate word when they fix it back in 2007 but it is my fault not to attack CM more

 

[denis leblanc]

I agree, but there are a few issues to resolve around who is responsible.

1. The dealer probably installed the radio and they did the cut out with square corners that resulted in the high stress loading and cracks. Should the factory be responsible for the dealers poor install? While it could be argued that even with square corners it should not crack, who is responsible?

2. When CM was sold, does the new owner buy the warrantee work when he buys the brand and reputation? It sounds like he did not intend to and part of the contract was that the past owner would agree to pay for "prior to sale" warranty issues on a case by case basis. Should the new owner make an exception? Maybe?

3. So much time has past since the boat left the factory. Was there an on-going dialogue on the warrantee claim that the factory has been ignoring or are they sort of finding out about this for the first time at this point. Sounds like a little of both to me, as a repair was made at some point and they would think the case is settled.

To me, the factory would only cover this now, if they wanted to buy some "good will"

Yes Karzrus 1. I know the guy that used to work at the dealership and I will call him to see if he remembers who install the radio

2. I was told by Kipp that Bill Combs the previous owner is to keep the warranty work for a limited time but how much time I do not know

3. I think there is a bit of both, first I should never accepted the repair they did but did not know better I believe what they told me and second I was going through a flesh eating desease sickness on top of a work injury accident and lasted for two and half years and that takes me now to 2010-11 season and now talking with freinds I know something should of been done but I am lucky my health is 75% better now

 

[denis leblanc]

To me, the factory would only cover this now, if they wanted to buy some "good will"

Agree, ''good will ''[/QUOTE]

Yes I agree claupie!! today I wander how far "good will" goes