I have read numerous reports/posts and received confirmation from G3 and multiple dealers that the pre-2006 G3 1756 used unwrapped (I believe treated) wood in the transom and bow deck. I purchased my 2005 1756cc used and it has been fantastic for over 1.5 years being used every weekend in salt/brackish water. I always clean the boat and it has been kept under cover or in a garage. Around 1/19/13 I noticed there was an abnormal amount of water in the bilge. Here I am three weeks later with significant pitting and multiple finger size holes in the transom and deck that were not there 21 days ago.
G3 would be replacing this boat if I were the original owner and the defect in newer model materials has been corrected. However, the best offer I have so far from Yamaha is to split the repair cost (which may exceed the value of the boat at over $3,000.00 for the aluminum work alone.)
Has anyone had success with getting G3 to fully cover this repair on boats with this issue when outside of the warranty time? If not is anyone aware of another technique other than completely removing and replacing the welded transom?
I had a thought of having the transom cap cut and trying to get the wood out, repairing holes and maybe a new outer skin, but the corrosion may be too bad and it may be to difficult to get the wood completely out. I hate that what I always thought was a great boat may soon be aluminum scrap, but wanted to see what advice anyone may have. I included a few pictures of the holes that have shown in only about 14 days.
G3 would be replacing this boat if I were the original owner and the defect in newer model materials has been corrected. However, the best offer I have so far from Yamaha is to split the repair cost (which may exceed the value of the boat at over $3,000.00 for the aluminum work alone.)
Has anyone had success with getting G3 to fully cover this repair on boats with this issue when outside of the warranty time? If not is anyone aware of another technique other than completely removing and replacing the welded transom?
I had a thought of having the transom cap cut and trying to get the wood out, repairing holes and maybe a new outer skin, but the corrosion may be too bad and it may be to difficult to get the wood completely out. I hate that what I always thought was a great boat may soon be aluminum scrap, but wanted to see what advice anyone may have. I included a few pictures of the holes that have shown in only about 14 days.