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| I'm currently looking at a used Tuffy 1800T that has some damage. I'm unable to locate the Coast Guard plate so I'll tell you what I know. According to the current owner it is a 1990 or 1991. There is a hole that leaks right under the bunk on the right side. He says it is from wearing against the corner of the bunk. I really can't see it that well until I roll it a bit on the trailer.
Anyway, is there anyone who has heard of this happening before? Can I just patch the hole with new fiberglass? What will prevent this from happening again? I'm assuming that the warranty for the hull has expired? Would the Tuffy factory take it in for repairs? Anybody know a good glass man around the Twin Cities?
Next......it has a Yamaha 60 horse on it, is that the max that the boat was rated for, or is it under powered?
Last but not least............the finished is really oxydized is there any product that will bring the shine back to the exterior?
I'm open to hearing any info on this boat pro or con.
Thank you for your time.......
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | It's likely the boat you are looking at it a 180 XT, the tiller version of a boat 18' long and about 80" wide. It would have a 60 on it more than likely. The hole in the hull would be caused by improper fit to the trailer over many many years of use. Yes, it can be repaired easily, but should be fixed from the inside, requiring cutting an access port into the floor to access the damage. It
is a great hull, I had several.
No, it isn't underpowered.
Try polishing compound and carnuba wax to bring back the finish. |
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| Thank you for the quick response!!!!
Who do you know that could handle a repair like that? Would the factory do it or a private guy? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I'm sure there are fiberglass repair shops in your area, check them out. Tuffy doesn't do that sort of work at the factory. |
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