LadyJ
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My boat is less than 2 years old (Merry Fisher) and the antiskid in the cockpit is showing some marking/cracking in a couple of sessions. Is this to be expected or should I be fixing it or claiming under warranty? 
Cracking/marking antiskid. Expected wear and tear or necessary repair?
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Momac
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Very difficult to judge from photographs but looks like marks on the surface. Could be from grit stuck in the sole of footwear ? Have you tried cleaning ?
LadyJ
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Cleaning it makes it less noticeable but it is more than marking. I'd almost describe it as if the surface has been cut into with a Stanley knife albeit not too deeply.
Seastoke
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Do u have a dog
Momac
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If not a dog perhaps some other animal has been aboard your boat?
Seastoke
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Kawasaki would never do that
calviclassic
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It does look like cracking, in 1st image.. whilst unlikely to be structural it surely isn't acceptable?
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LadyJ
My MF is 2008 and has the same markings on the non skid. I live with it and am considering fitting flexitek at some stage. Tried using crack filler but just came out after a few washes.
HTH
My MF is 2008 and has the same markings on the non skid. I live with it and am considering fitting flexitek at some stage. Tried using crack filler but just came out after a few washes.
HTH
LadyJ
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I don't and never had any other animal on board. I'm in a marina but don't imagine someone else's would have been on.
LadyJ
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I feared it was just wear and tear, I'll raise with dealer but plan to change this year so was keen to check it wasn't causing issues or that a could get it sorted under warranty.
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Gelcoat cracks normally are due to too thick gelcoat layer hence a manufacturer responsibility.
I'd start at the dealers.
I'd start at the dealers.
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LadyJ
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Thanks all, I'll be paying a visit to the dealer. In their defence they have been fantastic all through the deal in 2015 and after care since then but hadn't yet raised this issue with them. I do like to know what I'm talking about before raising it, hence the post, so your feedback is very helpful as always.
Bouba
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I had a list of gelcote repairs for Benneteau to do but after your thread I also checked the treadplate and sure enough I found a small crack in the cockpit close to the lazaret. To be honest it's hard to determine what it is I tried blowing up a photo but it's still hard to figure, I think it's cracked but I would need something very fine to probe it
What I'd like to know is it possible to make an invisible repair by reforming the antiskid diamonds?
What I'd like to know is it possible to make an invisible repair by reforming the antiskid diamonds?
LadyJ
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I suspect this is the same situation as mine and almost looks as if you've taken a Stanley knife and cause small scores. Re your question on invisible repairs, I had one done on my antiskid due to my own fault and it was ok but not as good as the original. Believe the job consisted of the application of gel coat and the work with a hacksaw type blade to make the diamond pattern, good job but I can always tell it is 'repaired'. Hope that helps.
Bouba
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Thanks LadyJ, I'm sure that when I show it to Benneteau they'll tell me it's my imagination
AllanG
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I've had these types of cracks on my anti-slip cockpit deck and, to be honest, I think it's nearly impossible to effect a repair that isn't visible, so I've never bothered to try and just live with them as the deck is still structurally sound.
Personally, I don't think either Jeanneau or Beneteau will view these cracks as 'warranty' items.
Personally, I don't think either Jeanneau or Beneteau will view these cracks as 'warranty' items.
rlw
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I have never found the mould material but I believe the better gelcoat repair artists have the mould sheets that they can press in new gelcoat to remake the non skidd.
I once coated the non skid on a sunseeker with roll on topcoat that went well but if was an irregulate pattern. dont think it would work with this one. I would leave as is.
If a visible crack you could try magic ezy hairline fix. It should make the crack less visible. Not a perfect repair but good enough that someone else but the owner will not sport the repair if not looking for it.
I once coated the non skid on a sunseeker with roll on topcoat that went well but if was an irregulate pattern. dont think it would work with this one. I would leave as is.
If a visible crack you could try magic ezy hairline fix. It should make the crack less visible. Not a perfect repair but good enough that someone else but the owner will not sport the repair if not looking for it.
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If under warrranty time and T&C it isn't a matter of their view or the ability to make an invisible repair. It would be their liability and they would have to come up with a solution. Repair, cover, layer or, if nothing else, a compensation.
Afterall Group Beneteau (who owns Beneteau, Jeanneau, Prestige, CNB, Lagoon, O’Hara, I.R.M, BH, Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft, Scarab, Monte Carlo Yacht and CNB Pro workboats) is the worlds biggest manufacturer and capable of doing 'anything' if they want to.
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AllanG
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This might well be the case in an 'ideal' world, but in reality.....????
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Reality will be down to what you can document. In practise that is in writing, so the starting point will be to study all T&C and available documents, then make a polite request to the dealer. Need to be tactic not to disclose details until the general understanding has been agreed upon.
The dealer should be the customers man as he'd benefit from getting the manufacturer to cover the issue. He might get the job, paid by the manufacturer, or at least get a loyal and happy customer, telling a good story to everybody.
I'd investigate all options before giving up. Also check if any of my insurances include cover for legal advise etc.