Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Hi everyone, Was hoping to get some feedback. I have a 2016 2600 HPS with 381 hrs on it. The T -top tubing has cracked in the same spot in both sides. I am really disappointed as this is my 3rd pathfinder and have never had any type structure issues. I baby this boat and don’t beat her up at all. I guided out of my 1999 2200v and 2010 Tournament 2200 for years and never had anything like this. Does Pathfinder warranty this? Hope you guys have some insight. I’m really bummed as I don’t think this should have happened with the way I take care of my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Go to your dealer first, if your not happy with their answer then call the factory. I’ve seen this happen a few times before on boats with hard tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks Jason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 If you would email pictures along with your hull ID# to sberry@maverickboatgroup.com. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Being that it is powdercoated , that presents a big problem . That area will have to be prepped for welding , which will destroy at least 6” of coating in all directions . Then it will have to be painted . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 hours ago, slyshon said: If you would email pictures along with your hull ID# to sberry@maverickboatgroup.com. Skip Thanks Skip I will email them emailed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Outlaw, will the T-top have to come off the boat to be repaired correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyshon Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Loyal Pathfinder Guy said: Outlaw, will the T-top have to come off the boat to be repaired correctly? I believe so, because of the powder coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 To do it properly . The top should be derigged , removed , sandblasted and repowdercoated . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpursuit Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have the same boat. Exactly where on the T-Top are the cracks located? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 45 minutes ago, hotpursuit said: I have the same boat. Exactly where on the T-Top are the cracks located? Thanks I will send better pics and pinpoint where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierHPS2300 Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 That ***!!!!! Let me know if they take are of it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Oliver, they did ask me to send pics to Skip at Pathfinder. I am really hoping they take care of it too. I have always heard they stand behind their product. I love the boat and at the price point of the 2600 I sure hope we are able to resolve it soon. I’ll keep ya posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba B Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I may be incorrect, but I believe the T-Tops themselves are made by an outside vender. Either way, MBG is good about taking care of issues that are due to defects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Bubba, i believe your right and hoping to hear back from them soon. I love the boat and just want to get it fixed right. I keep my boat immaculate and this is concerning to me because I don’t want the powder coating to start chipping off down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 That crack is not a defect , it was caused by stress . Usually from hard impact running in rough conditions . Not trying to stir the pot , but that is my educated opinion . Hope you get it worked out . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks for your insight but I do not beat this boat up in any way. It’s garage kept and I only go to the keys once a year and gulf once a year. Other than that, I’m inshore or at the lake. The worst this boat has ever seen is 1-2 as I have no desire to be in rough water at my age. I hope it gets resolved too. It’s a gorgeous boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Loyal Pathfinder Guy said: Thanks for your insight but I do not beat this boat up in any way. It’s garage kept and I only go to the keys once a year and gulf once a year. Other than that, I’m inshore or at the lake. The worst this boat has ever seen is 1-2 as I have no desire to be in rough water at my age. I hope it gets resolved too. It’s a gorgeous boat. Take a look in your rear view mirror sometime. You might be surprised at the loads that top takes at highway speeds. Lots of folks don't think about that but that pipe work takes all kinds of stress going down the road. Imagine the wind loads and direction of load every time a semi blows by you. It will have to be removed to be properly repaired. Maybe add some gussets at those corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 while I do not disagree with either of you, I don’t think a T-top would crack in the same place on both sides from trailering it down the road. I do not have a single stress crack in my gel coat but the T-top cracks? The boat sees less that 40 hrs a year of open ocean. I am disappointed as this is my 3rd Pathfinder with zero issues with the first 2. I absolutely love the boat but the cracks are not from any type of abuse or misuse. I take care immaculate care the her. But, thanks for your thoughts and I always appreciate different points of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Trail Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Its a tough call for them. Expensive fix to do it right and 381 hours is a quite a few hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Troy Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Rightfully disappointed but who ever built the top could have simply performed a bad weld or something being wind or waves is stressing that point where it wasn't designed for such movement. Have see quite a few crack over the years. Had to add gussets to some of my tower legs as a certain motion running in mild quartering seas would work one spot like bending a beer can back and forth. It was a design issue and was realized and repaired. Towers that were built of that design after mine came with the added supports. We got to watch the cracks flex while running. It was very revealing as to where the stress was coming from. Would not have thought it would stress like that but it did. If it is a design flaw the top builder and MBG have probably seen this before or will sooner or later. Some more pics would help. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Vapor, i agree as to fix properly will be costly. However, I bought this boat because of past performance and the marketing of how well the boat is made. I still think they are the best made bay boats on the market just hoping they offer to make it right or help out with the cost to repair. I’m the kind of guy that can’t let it go unrepaired. I have to fix it because I want my boat perfect. I just spent $4k with Pathfinder through my dealer ordering new helm seating and a powder coated rocket launcher behind the helm like the new ones have. I appreciate you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Capt. Troy, i know what your saying about the stresses on equipment and components. They can be tested and retested but until you put it in hundreds of different situations you truly don’t know how equipment and design will withstand all it’s exposed to on a daily basis. Thanks for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 IMHO Pathfinder is probably one of the best built bay boats made . IMHO It’s a sure bet , Pathfinder has top notch people , doing their pipework . It’s nobodys fault , more than likely . That location , is your achilles heel , More than likely , physics played a role there . The worst part is , that repair , and update is an easy job to do , if the top is anodized . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Pathfinder Guy Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Outlaw, i completely agree. I will always have one until I can’t go anymore. Just bummed that’s all. Ball Park me on cost if I have to go it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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