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Last year I had a bunch of fiberglass work done on my boat by an industry-well-known, long time East Anaheim boat builder, repair shop.   I've always had the best experiences at this shop in the past over many years, but this last go around has me bummed out on his service and not sure what to do now.   The boat is an 01 Commander that was always stored indoors so it was in great condition.   

This boat repair shop / boat builder did a great job on the fiberglass repairs.   Where the problems ensued was when he left the boat outside in his yard(uncovered) for months on end while the work was completed, when time permitted.   This work was done during the Summer from June until September during the hottest months.   I didn't think anything of the boat being left out as I had 100% faith in this shop's work and knowledge of what to do and not to do.   Well, as you can see the interior likely has been permanently damaged by the sun since it was left outside, uncovered by this repair shop/builder.   

I asked about this when I picked the boat up and let him know my displeasure at the interior damage, and he starting making excuses saying the boat is almost 20 years old, interior does not last forever, the damaged white interior was like that when I dropped the boat off for repair, and  so on and so forth.   Just to confirm that I knew the actual condition of the boat interior, I looked back to pictures right before the boat went in to him and can see none of the interior was yellowed- sun damaged just prior to it going in to this boat builder's shop for work.   The picture of the boat in the water is the weekend before the boat went in for work.   Lilly white interior in that picture and others from the same weekend. 

Any pros here that know how to correct this interior without spending thousands on new interior all around?   I've attached 2 pics showing the damage, but it's like this all over the boat(open bow, all seats, etc) on any surface that was pointed up, facing the sun.  I'm super bummed about this happening and think the shop/boat builder is responsible for the damage, but have yet to do anything to force the issue as of yet.    I'd just like my boat interior to be in the same condition as when it was dropped off for fiberglass work, no better and no worse.   

Anyone out there had this happen to white interior and found a way to re-condition in to look white again?    Thanks in advance.

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Is there a way here to search threads that I am subscribed to?   On other forums I visit, there is something called "UserCP" and an option in the UserCP is to see "All my subscribed threads."   Is there a way to do that on this forum?

Thank you in advance.

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Looking for 1 stick of white side hull molding that I've been told is called BT1 molding.   Trying to repair some damage to one section of this on my early 2000's jet boat.   Anyone have a stick, or know where it can be sourced? Thank you.

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Jet Pumps / Considering Dominator rebuild
« on: March 26, 2019, 05:45:15 PM »
I'm considering having my Dominator jet rebuilt or freshened up.  It's on an 01 Commander 21 foot open bow and I would assume it's never been rebuilt, but I don't know(not original owner of boat).   The boat uses a lot of fuel per day and it takes a long time to get up on plane when the boat is loaded with bodies.  I can't say for sure it is cavitating???   The boat has ran fine for the 2+ years I've owned it, but I suspect the pump might be worn and/or cavitating. 

Is it best to rebuild a jet pre-emptively as a maintenance item and before it's unquestionably worn out,,,,, or wiser to keep running it til it runs no more?

For anyone who's had their jet rebuilt, what did it cost approximately?  What all did you have done?  Thanks.  :thumbup:

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Interior / cleaning and conditioning white vinyl interior
« on: August 30, 2017, 01:26:57 AM »
The white interior on my boat is showing it's age and holding dirt in the texture of the vinyl.  I was talking to a friend of mine who uses "Performance Boat Candy" vinyl clean and vinyl condition.  I have not used it myself yet.  What are some opinions on this product....is it worth the $$?  At $45 for 2 bottles, it would be nice to hear more experiences with it.  Anything else out there that works as well/better at a lower cost?  Thanks in advance.

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WTB / Looking for bolt on skag fin for jet/pump inlet on 01 Commander
« on: August 15, 2017, 07:35:37 PM »
My 01 Commander 21' Jet had 2 bolt on skags/fins that were thru bolted to the bottom of the hull, one on each side of the pump inlet area.  I let someone use my boat and it drifted up on a rock bar while they were on a float, so they broke off.  I've contacted Commander and they do not have a pair or know where to get them any longer.  Anyone have a pair they'd sell?  The picture shows what I have left of the ones that were on my boat(I jet ski'd to the rock bar and picked up my broken pieces  :o )

Already picked up a new rudder from Place Diverter.

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WTB / Wanted: bow tank for 1975 Wriedt Maverick
« on: May 20, 2016, 12:00:14 AM »
Have a 1975 Wriedt Maverick that has been in the family since day 1.  The fiberglass tank in the bow of my boat is slowly giving up the ghost, even though it hasn't started to leak...yet.  I think the fiberglass resin is being eaten away inside the tank and making it's way thru the engine, gumming everything up.  Carb accel pump being the worst to keep clear.  I'd like to keep this boat on the water for another 30 years, but the I believe our running problems are being caused by the original fiberglass bow tank. 

 Anyone have an aluminum, plastic or ss tank that is a copy of the fiberglass bow tank and looking to sell it? I know I can have one made by Imco, but figured I'd put the word out beforehand in case one is available. Who else besides Imco makes tanks? Lightning is no longer making tanks, already checked.

I prefer a copy of the Wriedt bow tank so I don't have to re-plumb the whole boat, add new fillers for gunnel tanks, reconfigure sending units, etc.

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