Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: First scratch.. on 2015 Vantage

Posted by JaggaV on 08/27/16 - 1:55 AM

Probably from the dock on my Vantage 230. I have a linear scratch with loss of white hull color and a light grey color showing thru after washing, its above the water line....can anyone help me determine the depth of injury and what i need to do?

I am guessing I can still run the boat til the end of the season, then repair the gelcoat when she is on the trailer. Or do I need to do the repair immediately?

Thanks

Posted by blaster on 08/27/16 - 9:40 AM

How perfect can you keep a boat if you use it? It's a Whaler. Now you don't have to worry about the next gouge. Get it fixed off season so it looks nice next season, and go boating.

Posted by JaggaV on 08/27/16 - 10:48 AM

Thank you, on my way to the Marina when the temps drop below 90

The first of many cracks , just wanted to be sure....

V

Posted by Perichbrothers on 08/27/16 - 11:54 AM

The first one always hurts!
TP

Posted by JGK on 08/28/16 - 4:18 PM

We take delivery on our first Whaler on thursday - It is a 230 Vantage as well. Glacier Green. Not looking forward to the first scratch

Posted by EJO on 08/29/16 - 6:31 AM

Know the saying when getting to a dock," your speed should be as fast as you want to hit the dock", therefore slow should keep gouging scratches away.

Posted by tedious on 08/29/16 - 6:51 AM

That said, there are only two types of captains - those who have dinged a boat while docking, and liars.

That's why you should always get a boat the color of scratched gelcoat - Desert Tan is a good example.

Tim

Edited by tedious on 08/29/16 - 6:54 AM