packing creases in tubes

Daniel TD5 · 30 August 2004, 15:34

ive had my rib from may now and when i got it had loads of packing marks
suppose its sent with the tubes folded up next to the hull

they said they would come out with time and sun

most have come out but some have stayed about four are very deep
and have marked the top layer of pvc and look like a rip in just the top layer what do you think i should do

dan

Manos · 30 August 2004, 16:02

Can you get a photo of this first?

Daniel TD5 · 30 August 2004, 16:43

hope you can see it
the cross markings go through the top layer on all four deep marks

Manos · 30 August 2004, 20:32

Hi Daniel

If it is what I think it is, I had the same on 3 of mine. Creases gone within a month blowing the boats up.
But ask someone who can see it localy to be sure.
Good luck

Rogue Wave · 30 August 2004, 20:36

don't mess about if you are not happy take it back and ask for a new one

Daniel TD5 · 30 August 2004, 20:46

manos

i don,t think they will disapear as the top layer as lots of little cuts were it was folded

rogue wave

do you think its that bad to require replacement

next question some one must know about tubes when a crease mark as damaged the top surface will it require total replacement or can it be fixed

dan

Rogue Wave · 30 August 2004, 21:20

hi Daniel

It's not my opinion that matters here it's yours. You are obviouly unhappy with the marks and are asking what can you do to get rid of them.

my view is that if it's a new boat then it's the dealers problem and not yours. the easiest way to make them pay attention is to start mumling about a lack of merchantable quality and see if they take an interest

Daniel TD5 · 30 August 2004, 22:17

i will ring them in the morning

Daniel TD5 · 01 September 2004, 12:27

took it back today

the dealer showed me four other new ribs with the same marks the straps
used to hold the tube when deflated have marked the tubes
shame they can,t come up with a new method for packing

he going to fix all the other bits

rusting bat box screws
leaking front locker
un stuck seam

at least the warrenty is good

dan

Wayne Rogers · 01 September 2004, 17:24

Dan if your not happy with it do what I did,you know they changed mine for me.I had the same marks on the tubes on my last one but as you know my other problems were slightly more major.

Daniel TD5 · 01 September 2004, 19:39

i agree wayne

the marks have not gone as they said they would but they hardly
affect the pvc and its not a mayor problem just a shame

he had four new ribs out most had marks the only one that did not was a new 4.50v the same as mine

dan

Wayne Rogers · 01 September 2004, 21:39

Did you go back to Graham & Keith at IBS with it ??

Daniel TD5 · 01 September 2004, 21:55

no

the dealer i got it from took it back and repaired the bits

he took it to ibs today so they could repair the seam
dan