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Well I waiting to hear if G3 is going to cover fixing a busted weld. I got back to the ramp Saturday and found this.... I dunno what happened. I didn't hit anything except a couple big waves from sky boats but I have been in much rougher water than that before. I sure hope they cover it, if not I guess I will find someone who welds aluminum and get her fixed up.
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DoubleG
If they don't cover it, they might get some bad pub for it.
Very true... I brought it by Duncan Marine since they are a G3 dealer and they took some pictures and will let me know what G3 says about it. I believe they will fix it. I got my fingers crossed.
10 min with a TIG welder and thatll be fixed.
I had a G3 do the same thing but not that bad and in a different spot. Believe it not, they replaced the BOAT no questions asked. Didnt cost me a penny except time and gas to carry and pick up from dealer. I couldn't believe it and almost had it welded on before I took it. They stand behind their lifetime hull warranty.
Did you hit a gator?
I hope they do too but let me know if you need the phone # of a good Al welder.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoubleGobble00
Yeah a TIG welder would do it...
Crappie123 - I have heard good things about them also. I have high hopes they will get me fixed up.
Torch - Maybe it was BigFoot! LOL
Thanks Major - Will do...
hate that man. 2 rolls of duct tape and it'll be good as new though
G3 gave my neighbor a brand new boat when that happened to his.
Good luck with it Zack.
Back when they were putting the Skeeter name on them they replaced 2 hulls for a guy I know. Both split right down the middle of the bottom. Hope everything works out we'll for you.
I'm no expert, but I believe most boat manufacturers require that you return the boat to the factory. If that is the case you can probably have a welder repair it cheaper than buying the gas to transport it.
Nope I'm ok, and I want to see one of those sky boats....wonder if you can ski behind it...baaaaahaahaahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by torch
That's a logical thought but it might void the warranty if there are problems in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by ATM
All I had to do was take mine to a dealer. They handled it from there. It did take a little while for them to get the new back to me but I had my dads to fish out of. It was well worth the wait.......
Thanks fellas... Yeah I took it by a dealer yesterday and they took some pics and said they would contact G3. They said they would let me know in a couple days what they are going to do. I will keep yall posted. I hope they get her back going soon. I got fish to catch! haha..
Sounds to me like G3 has a problem..... Should of bought a Excel, or Express for my good friend Bill at Big River Marine..... Just saying, I've been is some really rough water, hit stumps, even hit the boat ramp (my fault) and no problems wit broken welds.
This damage was not caused by stumps or "HARD WATER". This was caused while trailering the boat. Bumper on winch stand bumping up on the bottom on rough roads. Believe me. I've fixed countless boats with this problem. The rubber roller is a bad idea. Weight of the bow resting on the roller instead of trailer
I broke a few corner welds on my polarkraft. Took it back to the dealer ( 6 years later) and Polarkraft paid for a local welder to fix it.
Mr. Wills has spoken. The end.
So what would be the resolution to keep it from happening again? Not cinching it down hard? Replacing roller with something else? Cant reason out a solution in my feeble mind.
Wannabe...
I've found that a lot of trailers have the adjustable winch brackets. If it does...I'd say the best way to prevent that kind of problem is to get the boat where you want it on the trailer and move the bracket and roller right up to the eye loop and tighten everything down. This way you know you arent putting any unnecessary pressure on the front of your boat.
Some of the roads around here you better have it cinched down. I dont want mine to move off the trailer at all, cinched down all the way around for me. Being not cinched down good an tite may very well be the prob.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
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Originally Posted by OleMiss
I leave my bow roller a bit low so my bow will lift up and my Terrova will clear the outside roller when I launch. I just cinch her down tight when I load it, and I've never had a broken weld from it. Been doing it every since I've been using auto pilot TM's. Bout 1992 or so!!!!!
Gator, that is Excel, and Xpress, with an X. Lol
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
G3's are made here in my hometown, they will give you a new boat- no questions asked. rock solid company with good people working there.
If you ever need any parts my neighbor scraps the test boats out. brand new preinstalled parts dirt cheap. no motors but have everything else on them.
The picture of the broken weld looks like the TM caught the roller, and the weight of the boat tore the weld.
Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202
Aka ChoctawQuote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
That and a stretch between my house and Hwy 330 when I head that way. almost bad as the Chactaw road.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin Mountain
BRM i know what you are talking about the tm hitting the winch, had auto piolet on an boat and was breaking props and side covers,had the tm mounted so it protruded in front of my boat.Got kit from MK that lets you mount the tm so that it wiil slide back far enough that the tm wont hit during launch. That has been on 3 diff power drives, havent broken a side cover or prop since.
I'd get rid of the roller under the bow and replace it with a "bumper" type device that the bow can be winched up against. this will take the pressure off the bottom of the boat at the bow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
X2 I did the same thang
Hmmmmm... Lots of theories going around here. I will add you just a little more info.
1) I live least than 1/4 mile to the nearest launch and usually launch about 4 miles away off smooth roads. I have made two trips to Eagle Lake in the last two years and the roads to Eagle are smooth.
2) The trolling motor bracket did not hit the roller. I would have noticed that for sure.
3) Once on the trailer, the boat is wenched tight to the rolled and has very little play if any.
I will say that if you have ever fished the rez, the waves will eat you alive. I have been on very rough water alot and it has taken a beating several times but it is made to be used.