masterfisher Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 1:54 AM, Wanaflatsfish said: I will be on the water tomorrow - Friday with my BEAST HPS 2300 2019 and will take a few videos as well.... dc we want to see your videos of your console! Did you catch any fish or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfisher Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 On 6/28/2022 at 10:59 PM, Wahoossi said: I have had two Pathfinders (20 and 24) two Mavericks ( a 15 Hp-x and a 17 HPX-V ) and now a 16 Redfisher ( which I love) and all of these boats ( 2003- 2010) have been rock solid . The HPS 2300 is a boat I was considering when I decided to go from two boats to one ( large bay boat and flats boat ) to hybrid bay/flats offshore . All the issues with the HPS 2300 led me to have an Egret Moccasin 2100 built . Hopefully MBG will fix their obvious issues. lol, don't mention egret on this forum or you'll be censored by don lemon himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 That’s an interesting observation from a person who joined 2 weeks ago, Masterfish. Did Don Lemon censor you in the past ? Mod Marc 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoossi Posted July 2, 2022 Report Share Posted July 2, 2022 I have actually have been a member of this forum since 2003. But took a break for a few years and came back and had my post count wiped. Still love the boat designs and open to buying another MBG product in the future but would like to see how the Malibu transition pans out over time. I have owned a dozen or more boats in my life (old, 61), most have been higher tier boats and the MBG products have been some of the best with the best resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry79 Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 Are the hull and liner bonded with foam? Was peaking around in my inspection covers today, trying to see if I can see anything visual and noticed it’s just foam between the stringers and liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted July 3, 2022 Report Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Berry79 said: Are the hull and liner bonded with foam? Was peaking around in my inspection covers today, trying to see if I can see anything visual and noticed it’s just foam between the stringers and liner. Not sure what MBG uses to bond floor to stringers, but I assume it's a product comparable to this since they use the highest quality materials and construction methods: https://www.arjaytechnologies.com/7121-vinyl-ester-bonding-compound-for-critical-marine-bonding/ P.S. Enjoy your retirement Skip. Catch a lot of fish and don't look back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 As promised, but, a few days late....2019 with a T Top (FACTORY INSTALLED FIBERGLASS)....100% SOLID. Was out off Islamorada running about 35-38mph in a good chop....no movement. IMG_5444 2.MOV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosiak Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 Met with Steve Berry today and he confirmed the console shake and it will be going back to the factory after my busy season. Steve flew out from Florida to Michigan just to take a look. He woke up sick as a dog but still went over the boat with me. He assured me it would be fixed right. I wish it didn't have to go back but at least they are on top of it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted July 8, 2022 Report Share Posted July 8, 2022 Thanks for the update. I’m glad they are on it, and I hope you get it right as soon as you can.. Mod Marc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Alvarez Posted September 6, 2022 Report Share Posted September 6, 2022 Any update to this issue? Just purchased a 2022 2300 HPS and have started to feel the same things about the console shaking and floor flexing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosiak Posted September 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 It is being shipped back sometime in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASB Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 I feel for you guys. That’s allot of coin to have this issue. I applaud the rep for flying out to see your boat. Not many companies would do that. I hope to follow this thread to see how everything turns out but like most threads with build quality issues I have a feeling it will disappear. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berry79 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 On 9/5/2022 at 8:48 PM, Victor Alvarez said: Any update to this issue? Just purchased a 2022 2300 HPS and have started to feel the same things about the console shaking and floor flexing. Call the factory directly and let them know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunrunner Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 My buddy has a 2017 2300 and had the same issue with the console and this was pathfinders solution. Not to crazy about the fix but seems to work for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosiak Posted October 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Factory scheduled pickup is November 28th. Transport from Michigan to Florida. Didn't run the boat hard as not to cause anymore problems. Sales rep told me of a 25 sent back for the same problem. They took the console off and cut the floor out to gain access. Sure hope they don't mess my wiring up is was a night mare redoing their work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 Glad you will be getting it corrected.. I would put a letter in the console with any notes on the wiring that may be affected.. ask for photos of the process emailed to you so you are confident.. MM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 I wouldn’t be very happy with adding feet under the console as pictured above. There powder coat will flake and those pieces will look like cats behind. Taking the console up and finding out what failed would seem like the proper repair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 That is a nice setup. Good luck with the repair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosiak Posted January 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Well got the boat back today and can't put my feelings into words. Just unbelievable. I'll let the pictures do the talking. Won't know if the shake is gone until spring but I have a lot of repairs to do. It won't be going back to the dealer or the factory. I was told it would be as good as new when I got it back from factory repairs. Sorry for the rant just feeling helpless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 Wow! My advice is to clean it up the best you can, get your wiring put back to functional, take it to Florida to sell it or see if Bobby Chew will take it in on trade and have him build you an Islamorada 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 2 hours ago, redzone1 said: Wow! My advice is to clean it up the best you can, get your wiring put back to functional, take it to Florida to sell it or see if Bobby Chew will take it in on trade and have him build you an Islamorada 24 Good advice. Could also talk to Kevin or Josh at East Cape about the new 25 Open or Hybrid Bay. They are obsessed with quality construction and customer satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone1 Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Yes, East Cape for sure. Beast of a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Guess this answers the question as to whether MBG could get worse than it already was trending to, they out did themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Stosiak, I'm a bit, well maybe more than a bit confused... Are you showing pictures of how the FACTORY sent you back you HPS? It's a complete mess ? wires left open....new drill holes? bilge full of water and has now frozen your lines and plastic housings? Dirty floor and holds? Please tell me this is not the case? If so, I'd personally drive the boat to Florida and drop it at the factory door and tell them to fix it and reimburse me for all my time and personal costs. I have been a loyal MBG owner and forum member since 2003...owned a custom built 2003 RF 18, bought a 2005 -22 Pathy new, rebuilt both a PF 17 and MA17 and now own a 23 HPS with glass T-Top.... I find it so disappointing that this is the new MBG.....get with Mod Mark and discuss it with the "correct" factory rep...I wish you the best... DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted January 29, 2023 Report Share Posted January 29, 2023 Exactly what it sounds like Dino..... ooof ID be mad AF. I always avoided leaving any of my boats at a shop of any kind if possible ie; if part needing repair could be seperated from the boat it would be and theyd only get the part..... ie lower unit, trailer etc.... the less they have the more I avoided oopsies. IF its unavoidable to leave the boat, I clean it and take detailed video inside and out in the hopes if I get it back with damage the video can show it wasnt there already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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