Disaster Strikes

Glad to hear everyone is okay and you're on the road to getting the boat fixed...

azeus17 wrote: I also think it is the same blue that matches the side of the boat. I was wondering if it was common to spray the whole boat one color first and then cover with the white?

Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the boats are built from the outside in. The gel coat is the first thing sprayed into the hull mold.

Some of the pictures I’ve seen on CC’s web site (under factory tour), it looks like they tape off the stripe and spray the hull color first. Then pull the tape and spray the colored stripe.

Is it possible, since the white is already on the mold, they just blast away with color…?

I'm sorry, this is a Correct Craft. They carefully apply a generous coat of the colored gel...


Kyle

66Skylark wrote: Glad to hear everyone is okay and you're on the road to getting the boat fixed... azeus17 wrote: I also think it is the same blue that matches the side of the boat. I was wondering if it was common to spray the whole boat one color first and then cover with the white? Someone can correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the boats are built from the outside in. The gel coat is the first thing sprayed into the hull mold. Some of the pictures I’ve seen on CC’s web site (under factory tour), it looks like they tape off the stripe and spray the hull color first. Then pull the tape and spray the colored stripe. Is it possible, since the white is already on the mold, they just blast away with color…? I'm sorry, this is a Correct Craft. They carefully apply a generous coat of the colored gel... Kyle

Yes, The mold is female. The area for the highlight color in this case the blue would be masked off on the surface of the mold. The white is sprayed on, the mask is removed and then the blue gel is sprayed.

Eric-
Thanks for the info.

Anything else I should make sure they look for with a situation like this.

I am kind of torn on where to take it. If I use the shop that the ins. co. suggested, they will garantee the work for life. When I went to that marinas web site, it seems they are more of an outboard specialist. Nowhere to they even mention inboard.

I would rather take to the CC dealer here in town, but then I get no kind of waranty or garantee. I have a call in the the CC dealer to see what they do offer, but I am fairly certain it is not a lifetime garantee.

azeus17 wrote: Forgive my ignorance...what is the PCM-40?

That may be the engine you have...I don't know.

My first call would be to Woody at SECC. I've sort-of gotten to know him and he knows his CC's. See if CC will give you a warranty. They do have a rep to protect and if you were on the St. John's, you're not too far away.

BuffaloBFN wrote: azeus17 wrote: Forgive my ignorance...what is the PCM-40? That may be the engine you have...I don't know.

You guys gotta pay attention... that was Eric's comment- what do you think it is?

azeus17 wrote: That is what I thought he meant, but I have never heard any engine refeered to as the PCM-40.

Its the transmission!

Tim-
That is why I said forgive my ignorance. I have never heard the transmission refeered to as PCM-40 either. I have heard Power Plus, 1.23:1, but never PCM-40. I am sorry. Now I know.

Anyway, dropped the boat off yesterday to this marina. I asked if they did much inboard work and the lady at the front was like, yeah, we have one guy that does all outboards, but the ohter three do I/O's. I was thinking that is great, but what about true inboards, and she said they work on those as well.

I am starting to lean towards what you said Eric. I want to see what they write up on the estimate, but I think I want to take it to a CC dealer.

Pete-
I assume you are talking about after it is "fixed"?

BuffaloBFN wrote: azeus17 wrote: Pete- I assume you are talking about after it is "fixed"? I think he wants you to read between the lines...?

Sorry, Yes after it is "fixed".

I talked to the marina today. They are putting together an estimate and I feel like I am about to get screwed on this one.

I asked about the trans and they said they ran the engine and it was cooling properly. So what, what does that have to do with the trans? They said the trans looks good and there is no need to tear it apart to inspect it.

I told them that is fine and dandy right now, but what happens 10 hours from now when $hit starts falling apart. Am I crazy to think that that kind of shock to the drive train could cause some damage to the trans? They said they will have a estimate by Monday and will call me to go over it, but I do not think I will be happy unless it includes going over the trans and engine too.

Any advice on dealing with insurance companies and repair facilities?

Eric-
I tried calling your shop, but it went to voice mail. Can you give me a call, I would like to bounce a few questions off of you. 517-410-3254.

Thanks,

Adam

Tim-
I am starting to lean in that direction. I am waiting to see what they are including in the estimate. If it does not meet my expectations, I will make the drive to SECC.   Guarantee or not, at least I will have peace of mind that knowledgeable people did the repairs.

Just a waiting game now that the boat is already at that shop.

Eric-
Thanks for the call. Helped a lot.

Just talked to SECC. They can not even look at the boat for 3 weeks. Kind of sucks, but it may be worth it. In general, do you guys trust the local CC dealerships? Are their techs any good?

Have a question for you prop gurus out there. They are going to have to buy a new prop, who ever does the repair, so I called Delta to get their recomendation for the best prop. They sugested a Acme 422, 12.5 x 15 4 blade. The old prop was original OJ 14x16 3 blade. I was getting 41 MPH @ 4100 RPM. Delta said the Acme would get me a better hole shot, top speed and MPG's for $375. Do you guys agree?

Thanks,
Adam

TRBenj wrote: azeus17 wrote: Have a question for you prop gurus out there. They are going to have to buy a new prop, who ever does the repair, so I called Delta to get their recomendation for the best prop. They sugested a Acme 422, 12.5 x 15 4 blade. The old prop was original OJ 14x16 3 blade. I was getting 41 MPH @ 4100 RPM. Delta said the Acme would get me a better hole shot, top speed and MPG's for $375. Do you guys agree? Adam, the 422 would be an improvement, but the 470 or 1442 3-blades are superior props. With the performance youre seeing, Id go 470. 41mph @ 4100 RPM is pretty lackluster, by the way- tune that thing up when you get it back!

This is the second time in a week that I've seen Delta recommend a 4 blade. I wonder if it was the same guy and if for some reason he doesn't know his props. Ether that or they have a over stock of 4 blades that they are trying to unload??? If they do, Delta should run the broach through the bore and turn them into MC splines!! Sell them to the MC guys!!

Adam, better a CC dealership than an I/O repair place

Can one of you guys tell me how the different measurments on a prop effect performance, ect.

I am sure that has been discussed before, but the search feature is not working. Not sure if just me or other are having trouble as well?

The 470 is 12.5x15 w/ .105 cup and the 1442 is 13.25x15 w/.90 cup.

Are these two compairable because of the different cup, even with the diameter difference?

Sorry for all the rookie questions.

Adam