Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

[BumbleBeeTuna]

I noticed a very small area of about 3" that sinks in just a tiny bit when you put direct pressure on it. It's just barely noticeable, but enough that if you pay attention you can detect it. I do not notice any other spots that are similar.

Is this something I should be concerned about for a boat that has only touched the water 4 times?

Sorry for the low quality mobile phone picture.

Area in question marked by red circle.

 

[GrindKore]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

It is unlikely that any kind of wood rot had time to set in yet. In all honesty I would keep an eye on this, however it is likely just unsupported decking between stringers.

 

[Schmoe]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

You could have a deck screw that stripped out or came out and creating a loose deck area that might appear to be rot. Also, the area your showing is about where the fuel tank might be. I got two loose deck screws above my fuel tank, and if I fill the boat up with gas on a hot sunny day, the fuel tank expands and that piece of deck rises.

 

[salty87]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

i don't know but i'd expect maxum to be using a full fiberglass insert.

it looks like the spot could be checked from the engine area. i'd poke around as best i could and think about asking the dealer to check it out. new boat shouldn't have soft spots.

 

[BumbleBeeTuna]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

You could have a deck screw that stripped out or came out and creating a loose deck area that might appear to be rot. Also, the area your showing is about where the fuel tank might be. I got two loose deck screws above my fuel tank, and if I fill the boat up with gas on a hot sunny day, the fuel tank expands and that piece of deck rises.

i don't know but i'd expect maxum to be using a full fiberglass insert.

it looks like the spot could be checked from the engine area. i'd poke around as best i could and think about asking the dealer to check it out. new boat shouldn't have soft spots.

You're both correct. It is above the fuel tank and you can get a look at the area by lifting the engine cover, but it doesn't offer much explanation.

I did notice after looking again, it seems to stick for a brief second when you put pressure on it. As if it wants to grab to something but lets loose. You can hear and feel it.

 

[Nico2112]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

...i'd poke around as best i could and think about asking the dealer to check it out. new boat shouldn't have soft spots.

+1
Talk to your dealer. Definately there should be NO soft spots.

 

[BumbleBeeTuna]

Re: Semi-soft spot on deck. Brand new boat. (picture)

I'll be in touch with the dealer. Is this potentially a major problem that could warrant major repairs?

Is there a simple way of repairing something like this on a new boat?