Re: I admit it...I have a Baretta
Re: I admit it...I have a Baretta
I have a 1988 Success 180 w/ 4.3l and it is rated at 190 - 200 hp. The quad is stock for the GM 5.7l and is a good carb. I love our boat and haven't seen any major problems. Baretta is a product of Mel Hart Products out of Arkansas. Here is a excerpt from Boat US http://www.boatus.com/consumer
Just before Mel-Hart Products went bankrupt in 1990, BoatU.S. received a
dozen or so reports about fairly serious structural problems on Baretta
boats built for 1988-90. Although our database contains no reports on
the Baretta 203 Phaser, if you didn't have the boat surveyed before you
bought it, it might be a good idea to do so now, to avoid any unpleasant
surprises. 1989 Mel-Hart 21' Baretta CC (MHP276122I889:
08/20/90 Discovered 3'' repair patch at keel, stress cracks adjacent to
patch.
1988 Mel-Hart Baretta 200cd (MHP26555E888):
05/16/90 Engine bed stringers are ''coming through hull,'' causing
cracks, splitting. Hull bulges on stbd side. Mel-Hart offered factory
repairs but owner doesn't trust.
1988 Mel-Hart Baretta 200cd (26567E888):
05/16/90 Engine bed stringers are causing hull cracks on stbd side. Pt
side is bulging. Repair yard said boat can't be fixed, manufacturer
brought boat back to factory.
1987 Mel-Hart Baretta 223 Success:
02/09/90 When using boat in 1-ft seas, cabin steps & upper deck shift.
Boat's at factory but manufacturer "can't identify problem."
1989 Mel-Hart Baretta Super Sport 20:
08/08/95 After <300 hrs use: longitudinal cracks pt/stbd 18" out from
keel, about 4'-5' long.
In addition to the reports on Baretta models, we also received information
about structural problems and blister damages on other boats built by
Mel-Hart.
Re: I admit it...I have a Baretta
Can anyone help me. I admit to buying a Baretta yesterday. A 20' Success bowrider. I'm trying to find some info on it. Its got a 5.7 Volvo penta with a volvo 275 outdrive. Any comments on this setup? Does anyone know the HP rating for this motor? Is has a Rochester Quadrajet carb, is that stock? Seem to run good, takin it out today!
I have a 1988 Success 180 w/ 4.3l and it is rated at 190 - 200 hp. The quad is stock for the GM 5.7l and is a good carb. I love our boat and haven't seen any major problems. Baretta is a product of Mel Hart Products out of Arkansas. Here is a excerpt from Boat US http://www.boatus.com/consumer
Just before Mel-Hart Products went bankrupt in 1990, BoatU.S. received a
dozen or so reports about fairly serious structural problems on Baretta
boats built for 1988-90. Although our database contains no reports on
the Baretta 203 Phaser, if you didn't have the boat surveyed before you
bought it, it might be a good idea to do so now, to avoid any unpleasant
surprises. 1989 Mel-Hart 21' Baretta CC (MHP276122I889:
08/20/90 Discovered 3'' repair patch at keel, stress cracks adjacent to
patch.
1988 Mel-Hart Baretta 200cd (MHP26555E888):
05/16/90 Engine bed stringers are ''coming through hull,'' causing
cracks, splitting. Hull bulges on stbd side. Mel-Hart offered factory
repairs but owner doesn't trust.
1988 Mel-Hart Baretta 200cd (26567E888):
05/16/90 Engine bed stringers are causing hull cracks on stbd side. Pt
side is bulging. Repair yard said boat can't be fixed, manufacturer
brought boat back to factory.
1987 Mel-Hart Baretta 223 Success:
02/09/90 When using boat in 1-ft seas, cabin steps & upper deck shift.
Boat's at factory but manufacturer "can't identify problem."
1989 Mel-Hart Baretta Super Sport 20:
08/08/95 After <300 hrs use: longitudinal cracks pt/stbd 18" out from
keel, about 4'-5' long.
In addition to the reports on Baretta models, we also received information
about structural problems and blister damages on other boats built by
Mel-Hart.