| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| normanjrobinson |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 20:41:00
Hi,
I just wanted to ask if I have been unlucky. I bought a Stratos new
in September and when it was delivered the hull was poorly finished. A small nick in the stern and various places around the hull where is was very roughly finished.
Laser took it back and returned it a week later in good condition.
The next thing was a hole appearing in the hull while I was moored at a jetty. The gelcoat had punctured and showed the matting below. The gelcoat was like an eggshell, and Laser told me this was an air pocket that had occured during manufacture.
They have now had the boat for two weeks.
Is it a Friday afternoon boat or is this normal?
Thanks Norman |
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| alastairwilson |
Posted - 31 Jan 2006 : 18:37:00
it would be interesting to know when and if production has moved east.
alastair |
| pcmoyes |
Posted - 31 Jan 2006 : 13:44:00
Hi Norman
I purchased a new Stratos center board version last Feb 2005 so far
it has been back to Laser at least several times for the following.
Centre board not holding down
Centre board case parting company from the hull
I have had to replace the auto drain flaps not fitted correctly
I have had gell coat cracks appear (repaired on site)
There has been air bubbles under gell coat (repaired on site)
Genaker has been replaced damaged from poor fitting bolts in shute
area.
All of the above have been repaired by Performance sail craft with
out a problem but they seem to have a Quality issue.
I am very pleased with the performance of the Stratos but have lost
a fair bit of sailing time.
So you are not the only one having problems i just hope mine are
finished.
As far as i was told these hulls are now produced in the far east.
Regards
Philip |
| normanjrobinson |
Posted - 29 Nov 2005 : 21:00:00
Well guess what, I received the new hull and the finish on bow was
poor, the blue coating looked as though it was not sprayed on
properly, there was a mist apperance of normal gelcoat colour. So
the blue was shady instead of being solid.
Am I being to picky? or am I just unlucky? or what?
Norman |
| mikecook66 |
Posted - 04 Nov 2005 : 04:15:00
I have just bought a 2003 Stratos Keel that had its hull replaced this year . There was a small leak |
| normanjrobinson |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 17:25:00
Thanks Mike, Laser have agreed to replace the hull
today. I just hope this one is better. |
| mikecook66 |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 09:43:00
I would have been inclined to reject the boat and insist on a new one |
