walleyedreamer Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 (edited) Two years ago, i started to get what they call spider cracks on my consoles above the glove box and the in front of the steering wheel. and below the windshield. cause by the cold winter weather. the dealer, would not do any thing with it. spoke to the Ontario rep for Alumacraft. at the 2008 boat show. he said in spring, send me some pictures. and i put a claim in. even know the consoles was only cover for three years and the boat is now four years old.. he said he give it a shot. two weeks later i received a call from Alumacraft in Minnesota. and said because you been having trouble with the dealer, who no longer sells Alumacrafts. would replace both consoles free of charge. just have to bring it to Hamilton, bay city Marie, when the parts come in. if i would buy one again, i buy a Alumacraft in a heart beat. they back there products. Edited May 25, 2008 by walleyedreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 good see to something like this turn out to be on the side of the boat owner..really 4 years is not that long of a time for cracks to start to appear on that part of a boat, they should back it up..and it is easy for someone to tell if you take care of a boat or beat on it even if you use it alot, my Legend is almost 5 years old and besides a bit of dock rash and fish slime on the carpet from winter steelie fishin..still looks pretty much new out of the box after a quick wipe down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Now that is what I would call service! Thank you for sharing this with the community! Kudos to Alumacraft!! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyedreamer Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I tend to baby my boat every year. wash and waxed with premium marine polish with Teflon. if you seen the boat you think its one or two years old. and why not, you pay big buck for it, why not take care of it. just glad am not doing the work, windshield coming off all the gauges, marine radio i installed. and the bracket for the fish finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwl Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 nice ride , I hear ya about taking care of a boat and the price, and average priced decent boat costs at least as much as a car. Hope everything works out good for ya at the dealership, great to see they are backing ya up on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I have an alumacraft and I have only good things to say about the boat. Very pleased in every way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Love my Navigator as well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve barrett Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi guys Glad you are pleased with your boats. I picked up mine on thursday A new 14 foot SSV Lund that was to be a short shaft transom. The bill of sale and the plate on the back was ssv 15 being the depth of the transom . But the boys at lund really messed up and gave me a 20 inch transom. Now my friend Gerrits motor is sitting a little higher than I really would like.The complaint went in and I will see what lund will do for me.I mentioned that the back was not for a short shaft but the guys just chucked the boat on my trailer and then they were gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Hi guys Glad you are pleased with your boats. I picked up mine on thursday A new 14 foot SSV Lund that was to be a short shaft transom. The bill of sale and the plate on the back was ssv 15 being the depth of the transom . But the boys at lund really messed up and gave me a 20 inch transom. Now my friend Gerrits motor is sitting a little higher than I really would like.The complaint went in and I will see what lund will do for me.I mentioned that the back was not for a short shaft but the guys just chucked the boat on my trailer and then they were gone. Steve... Oh NO!!!! if they dont make it right can you add a plate to drop the motor?? Wait... You ordered a short transom... Make them make it right!! I hope you have success! please keep us up to date I would like to see how Lund deals with this.... as well as you're dealer. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve barrett Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thanks Gerritt Will keep you guys informed .Great motor it runs well on my 12 tinny But it was not intended for the small boat. Maybe someday I will get out fishing in the new ride But the new boat doesn't even have oarlocks.Can't get far with a paddle. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 She is a good old motor, and was VERY lightly used, as you can tell!.. glad she pushes your 12'r around... but get on you're dealer to get the right boat to you! PS.. I expect a full report w/ pictures containing some fish porn! LOL G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alumacraft Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 They are the best boats on the market bar none. I've had my 165sc Magnum 5 years now and have never had one problem with it. I will be an Alumacraft owner for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 I'm on my 10th season with my Magnum 165 tiller. Looking forward to another 10......great fishing boat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've got 15 years on a starcraft 16 WB. Not a hitch either..... Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 There are a lot of good boats out there. With that said I am and plan on many more years on my 16' 4" - 84" beam - 39" deep Grumman that is 23 years young this year. I just realized I need a better picture of my boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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